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Walking stick?
- Thread starter Eddi
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Viker
Your beloved eccentric Auntie Cristal
I use one when hiking. I don't absolutely need it. It just helps. It also makes a convenient weapon, just in case.
I can't walk far anymore without one. I've had spine problems which required surgery, and am now having hip problems. But heck, I'm 76, so not much surprise.
So do I.
2 hiking poles that is...when expecting steep trails.
My knees thank me.
BTW, mine are too light to be weapons.
But I have considered that carrying a cane would be
useful for that purpose, & for activities that require
much getting up & down (mechanic type work).
King Phenomenon
Veteran Member
I don’t know if I’m seeing things but my messages say 8857. Hmm I guess it’s more like 1143 before I’m a vet. I could’ve sworn it was in the 9 thousandths. How have I missed this for the past month? Haha
I borrowed some without asking.
I'll return them.....clean too!
King Phenomenon
Veteran Member
Oops I meant to put this comment in another thread haha
Oh no!!
As opposed to a cane?
Is there a distinction between a walking stick and a cane?
I always thought they were the same thing
Maybe all this time I've been mistaken?
Since I got charged at by a few stray dogs and bitten months ago, I've sometimes carried a cane just to fend off any stray dogs in case they get aggressive toward me.
Viker
Your beloved eccentric Auntie Cristal
American vernacular or whatever. A cane has a shepard's hook handle over here.
Viker
Your beloved eccentric Auntie Cristal
See. Convenient weapon and occasional walk assistance. Perfect tool really.
Thankfully, I have never had to use it as a weapon. Sometimes I feel a bit safer when I carry it, though.
You can get walking sticks that can turn into a swordThankfully, I have never had to use it as a weapon. Sometimes I feel a bit safer when I carry it, though.
Probably not very legal though
PureX
Veteran Member
I make them occasionally. I have a couple of them around the house, now. Not canes, actual walking sticks. Taller, wider, strait, more for hiking.
I started making them for my dad as he was getting older and a little unstable on his feet. I don't really use them, myself, but I will in the winter if I choose to go walking when the ground might be a bit snowy or slippery.
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Viker
Your beloved eccentric Auntie Cristal
Hey. It's there if you need it. I also bring a Doberman with me sometimes. It would get brutal for any attackers fast.Thankfully, I have never had to use it as a weapon. Sometimes I feel a bit safer when I carry it, though.
Viker
Your beloved eccentric Auntie Cristal
In the US , in most places, it's legal. I think New York City still prohibits them. Old school gang violence I think.
I'm sure they may well be the same in some instances but I've used a trekking pole/stick for many years and, more recently, a cane (or walker). In my opinion they serve overlapping functions.
Or some other kind of palm rest.
Walking sticks lack those, & are typically longer.