Choosing Your Poles

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All of our Exerstrider Nordic walking pole models deliver world-class performance, value and quality! Anywhere you walk you can get more enjoyment and results by Exerstriding. Every one of our models now offers all of these features:

Exclusive Cushiongrip "boot-shaped" rubber tips which fit over hardened carbide-tipped tips and provide a soft, cushioned landing and excellent traction on any stable natural, or paved surface

Aluminum alloy shafts “ Our extremely strong and super lightweight aluminum one-piece and two-piece telescoping alloy shafts are designed to provide superior vibration dampening and world-class overall performance.

ERGO /SC grips- The exclusive design of our ergonomic strapless grips provides unparalleled and unrestricted comfort and eliminates the need for complicated, uncomfortable and potentially dangerous straps.

Hardened tungsten-carbide-tips “ for sure grip on any unstable surface from loose gravel to glare ice

My 5-star rated 31 minute Instructional video (in DVD or VHS format) and my 48 page printed Instruction Manual and User's Guide. 

1-piece vs. 2-piece adjustable "Real Nordic walking poles" 

Don't be misled or confused by any claim that "real" Nordic walking poles are only one-piece versions, or by blanket claims that one-piece poles are "safer/lighter than adjustable poles! High quality, "real" Nordic walkiing poles come in both one-peice and two-piece designs. One-piece poles are not necessarily either safer or lighter. Many of the highest quality, lightest Nordic walking poles are two-piece, and no credible source questions the safety of high quality two-piece poles. (Note: three-piece poles are "trekking poles" and designed with three sections to allow the most compact stowage in a pack, and I've yet to se a three piece pole at any price engineered to provide sufficient vibration dampening and whisper quiet operation. Don't make the mistake of buying either poorly engineered 2 or 3-piece poles at any price.)

You can have every confidence that any Exerstrider model you choose is among the highest quality fitness walking poles and best values you'll find anywhere.  That's why I offer my 100% unconditional satisfaction guarantee.

One-piece poles are more economical and come only in 5cm incremental lengths which can mean a bit less precise fit.  My telescoping two-piece models have the advantage of being more precisely adjustable, can be shared by family members of different heights - and can "grow" along with children.  They're also more convenient for travel.  Just choose your Exerstrider poles based on your personal needs and you can be confident that you can't buy higher quality, safer, better performing poles at any price!


OS2 Series 2-piece Telescoping Models

One OS2 Fitness Trekker version for fitness walking exercise in civilized environments, and another OS2-AT/S all terrain/all season version well suited for even the most extreme conditions and the most adventurous spirits
Telescoping adjustability provides maximum convenience and versatility for home or travel, for growing children, for family members or friends who want to share a single pair of poles
These telescoping models adjust precisely and easily to fit users between 4'-2" and 6'-2" (An XL version of both OS2 series poles is available to fit users up to 6'-8" for an additional $10)


OS2 Fitness Trekker $89.95/pr


The OS2 Fitness Trekker poles deliver world class Nordic walking performance and excellent value and quality with extremely effectively vibration dampening and whisper quiet operation! The two-piece telescoping versions offer these additional features... Read more¦


OS2 - AT/S Fitness Trekker - All Terrain, All Season Model $99.95/pr


This OS2-AT/S all-season, all-terrain model is a full-featured Nordic walking and trekking pole which deliver world class performance, value and quality with extremely effectively vibration dampening and whisper quiet operation! They offer these additional features... Read more¦

Our newest two-piece option!


ACTIVATOR
Medisport Edition $89.95/pr


Our newest telescoping model, the ACTIVATOR, was designed primarily for physical therapists and other medical specialist who requested that we have a locking mechanism on an adjustable pole that would work better for people with limited hand strength. Read more¦

...and our original 1-piece Nordic walking poles --Since 1988!


Special Edition
(one-piece non-adjustable) $69.95/pr


Our one-piece shaft models have set the fitness walking pole standard for value, durability and performance since 1988.
Available in 6 sizes to fit a range of heights for people from 4'-11" to 6'-8" (Just give us an accurate barefoot height when ordering.)

Our original 1 piece fitness walking poles are designed primarily for the urban fitness walker and can also be used with the Cushiongrip rubber tips on any paved surface, indoors on wood, tile, carpet or health club tracks, or just remove the rubber tips to expose the hardened tungsten carbide tips to get a firm grip on ice and other difficult surfaces. Get Exerstrider quality and performance at an economical price! These extremely light-weight one-piece aluminum alloy shafts feature the excellent vibration dampening, and strength you can count on. This model does not adjust as precisely to your height, but instead comes in 6 sizes to provide a good fit within a range of user heights (Just select the correct user height [use barefoot heights] size range when placing your order). Read more¦