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The difference between canes and Walking Sticks is in their function. Lets start with the famous Walking Cane,  your conventional Walking Cane which is also known as the "Crook" is supposed to be leaned on with palms firmly pressed down to help take weight off your legs as you walk.  The Crook, also known as the "candy cane"  is only one of the many designs in use today.  

Instead of your conventional crook cane, some canes come with just a knob handle, and with no handle at all. Canes and walking sticks come in different sizes and lengths, and in many cases can be separated in to various pieces for portability. They both come designed for different occasions, like hiking. If you enjoy traveling up steep mountain cliffs, then you might enjoy a cane or Walking Stick with a rubber or metal hiking-spike or ferrule attached to help keep you from slipping when climbing. Alternatives to the warm weather hiking spike is the metallic cleat which is better designed to puncture hard ice in snowy climates. In the past, the metallic cleat has saved the lives of many climbers as it has reduced the dangers of falling on icy and steep-snowy cliffs.

You can use your cane all year-long with many accessories available to help improve your walking aid. The first is a hand strap that attaches to the base of the stick. The hand strap wraps around your wrist so you won't accidentally lose it, or let the stick slip away from you. Of course, not all canes and walking sticks are made to support a person's full body weight. Walking canes and walking sticks that appear too thin or have dual use features are not sturdy enough, for example, if you have a sore ankle then try not to lean against a sword cane, use a support cane instead to help you walk. 

Did you know that there are walking sticks and walking canes that come for both men and women, and there's a difference? Many of the canes build for either men or women are designed with their hands and body in mind. For example, men are known to have much larger hands which require more space on the handle , depending on the height and weight of the man; the main body of the cane would need to be heavier with a wide dimension. In contrast women won't need such a heavy cane, if style is an issue then a more slender cane would be ideal when wearing any ensemble. Nevertheless, there have been instances where big and tall woman have needed heavier canes for either aesthetic or aid, and have been very pleased with the results.       

Sometimes weight by itself is the determining factor on whether or not a cane is right for a customer. The suitable weight for a man seeking a heavy cane would require him between to between 180 to 240 Ibs. A woman seeking that thinner cane to lean against would need to weigh between 95 to 150 Ibs.  

The difference between canes and walking sticks is not just in their function, but how they make the individual feel about themselves, if it offers piece of mind and body through physical support, or looks great with your ensemble then a cane is the most ideal solution for the new and improved you.

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54 Tracker Series™ Sassafras Adult Hiking and Walking Stick with Paw Print Leather Strap $26.96 Foxes, Bears and Cougars oh my! These Tracker Series staffs with paw-print straps will educate and entertain. Choose from the North America Paw-Print Strap (fox, bear, deer, raccoon, elk, coyote, and cougar); or the Alaska Paw-Print Strap (grizzly, moose, wolf, caribou, American bald eagle and polar bear).Profile: We are one of the largest suppliers of hiking and walking sticks in the U.S., and we have been in the stick business since 1985. Best selling of all of our sticks is the rustic Hickory hiking stick, famous for its strength and durability. Whistle Creek makes sticks "like grandpa would have made." These are products that you would be proud to display in your home, yet not hesitate to use on the trail every day. We have avoided going to aluminum poles (lightning rods) or other mass-manufactured techniques. We have stayed with time-tested traditional methods that have been around since before Moses. Each Whistle Creek product is hand crafted from wood in the U.S. by skilled craftsmen who value the importance of a sturdy "friend" on the trail. Whether you use your stick for arduous mountain treks, strolls in the forest or just for "wandering 'round the block," you will soon benefit from the comfort and security that a good walking stick can bring to your outings. Hopefully you will decide to collect all of our sticks for you and your family to use for generations. What Size Stick is for Me? Hiking sticks should be 6" to 9" above your elbow to help you get down a hill (you need to reach). Walking sticks and canes are different. First, place your arm to your side with the elbow slightly bent. The top of the handle on the stick should be at the break in your wrist. All of Whistle Creek's sticks can be shortened by removing the rubber tip, sawing off what is not needed and then replacing the tip. Orthopedic patients should consult their physician.

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