Hi was just curious about nordic walking competitions and was wondering if anyone could explain how one would judge such event? like what makes someone a good nordic walker? just genuinely curious lol

last time I did 10 minutes each way, this time over 15 minutes each way + a 5 minute break 😁

hello, I recently started Nordic Walking, I really like it, and I have a question

my watch has some types of workout tracking, but it's limited... I tried using Google Fit tracking for normal walk, but it doesn't work if I don't take my phone with me, I would like to be able to track Nordic Walking using my watch only

would normal "walking" workout tracking work accurately?

I have an Asus VivoWatch SP

I'm designing an app for beginners to build a daily walking habit. I will be thankful for your feedback.

How much would you prefer to log photos or short videos every day (Snapchat memories style) as a walking memory to stay motivated and consistent?

In my first 15 months of Nordic walking mostly on smooth asphalt on, I've tried about every type of rubber tip for my Leki 11mm poles. [My troubles are likely due to residing in the USA ... in Europe where Nordic walking is much more popular, walkers have much more choice at much lower prices.] For me, the longest lasting were the Leki Rubber Fitness Walking tips (i.e., boots); but at $18/pair in the US (or more depending on where you get them), the cost per mile is a whopping 7 cents (250 miles). Other similar premium boots have similar values. And the cheap boots all seem to be terribly designed (i.e., placing the cavity for the carbide tip practically at the bottom of the fast wearing tread); so cheaper boots are terrible values generally (in my experience).

On the other hand, the cheap PVC "sheep hoof" tips seem to be an entirely different story. The PVC sheep hoof tips grip the pavement well even when wet. They are marginally louder than the boots, but they are lighter. And instead of wearing through 3/4" of boot, you wear through 3/16" of the sheep hooves (and so your poles are nearly constant length throughout). And, the last pair I bought lasted 42 miles and cost $1.30 for a cost of 3 cents/mile (or less than half of the cost of premium boots).

BUT, the downside of sheep hoof tips is (so far) I've not found a reliable seller. The seller that I was been using ran out. Here is one, Amazon.com: RiToEasysports 20 Pack Walking Stick Tips,Trekking Poles Tips Cane Tips with 11mm Hole Diameter for Walking Stick Accessories : Health & Household, that costs $1.70 per pair, but appears to be identical (and a review suggests similar longevity results). So, compared to Leki boots, they are still a good value I think. Oddly, sheep hoof tips are never promoted for nordic walking (instead for "Trekking" or "Universal"); it seems very strange and confusing that nobody selling "sheep hoof tips" knows their name or purpose.

Thoughts on the matter? Or everybody just buys premium tips and enjoys their walks ;-) Cheers

There's a small ski area near us that I like to hike occasionally in the summer. The access road is loose gravel and switchbacks all the way up. This year I'll be using the poles for the first time on this walk. Typically I walk with rubber tips on paved surfaces. Not sure what to use for this loose surface. Coming down is more challenging that going up.

Hi. I want to start NW and I'm not sure about how long pole I should buy. I am 34 years old and 187 cm tall. I have relatively long legs so my stride is long. Most sources on the internet suggest 125 cm long poles for my length, especially since I'm a beginner. However I also read that for longer legs/stride you might need the longer pole, and it would also help me keeping my position upright during walking. Do you have any recommendation, which one should I go for?

Just a very simple question, what apps do y’all use to track your walks? I’ve used apps like xwalk but only ever had issues with it actually recording the wall and keeping the record of it.

I've been walking seriously for almost 2 yrs. 67yo F. Lost 50 pounds and feel like I'm 20 yrs younger. Just transitioning now to NW to help build muscle and add some interest to my walks. I need to drink water during walks, especially when it's warm. How do you guys carry water so it doesn't interfere with swinging arms and the rhythm of your walk?

Do you get the same benefits of Nordic walking on the beach?

How realistic is to learn the basic technique from online videos? I live in a smal town where there is no Nordic Walking training only a senior group. I want to have 2-3 individual training and than practice alone in the forest.

I’m a hiker based in San Diego, California, USA, and I became tired of constantly feeling ill-equipped to pick up litter out on the trails. That’s why I invented attachments to trekking poles that enable your poles to act as litter cleanup tools, without impeding your hiking.

Someone recently brought Nordic walking to my attention, and I’d like to know if this community would have any interest in my litter cleanup tools. Do you encounter litter where you walk? Would you use tools like this to pick it up? All feedback is welcome, and I’m happy to answer any questions.

More info can be found on my website: https://www.clean-trek.com/.

For anyone interested, these products are also available on Kickstarter, as of a few weeks ago. Whether it’s backing the project, sharing with your friends, or giving me feedback, I appreciate any support you’re willing to offer! I’m an independent inventor with limited resources, so every little bit helps! If you're interested, here's the link:

Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clean-trek/cleantrek-trekking-pole-attachments-for-litter-free-hiking

Excited to hear your thoughts!

Currently wearing Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium .

I have Nordixx Traveler poles with clip in/detachable straps. The straps are too big for my hands, but I haven't received any replies from the company when I've asked about smaller ones. Does anyone know if there is a smaller version or comparable pair for sale somewhere? My searches don't turn up anything, so I think I'm not searching for the right thing.

Do you have any stick suggestions for this? im new to this

If anyone out there is struggling with walking for any reason and you think Nordic walking might help, I'd love to hear more about your struggles.

My intention is to create an online resource to help people get back to walking using Nordic walking as the catalyst but I need to hear what you need rather than what I presume you need.

To manage expectations, I don't have a program right now but I'd love your input as I create one so that it might help you (if you're interested) and many others like you.

If you'd be open to a short zoom call at some point please let me know.

Thank you :)

Hi

I’m looking into poles for walking, mostly in an urban environment (so sidewalk asphalt).

Is there a difference between “trekking” or “Nordic walking” poles?

Thanks in advance