Need To Buy A Walking Stick

[Bathsheba]

(don't ask) ;) Does anybody use a folding aluminium one + are they any good? Ebay's full of 'em....;)

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[tonyav]

Baths, my FIL used to have one of those a few years ago it didn't last long. There not very sturdy.

[Caran]

I use a folding stick. Find it very good. Makes me feel secure.

[stuey]

God didn't make folding trees equipped with folding branches, so I'd say no good. I might be needing one soon:)

[Mamyalynne]

I use one the same as this, very easy to fold and of courae adjustable to make sure you get the right height.

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation


Available everywhere.

[Caran]

That's the one I have Mamya.

[Bathsheba]

Thanks Mamya,.....I feel I can always trust your recommendations! ;)

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[Mamyalynne]

That's kind, it has a comfy handle grip too, sure Caran will agree.

[Chipchopper]

Not the prettiest of things but the real beauty is that they are adjustable and and fold down easily to stash away.
Should last for yonks if treated right.

[Bathsheba]

Ooh! You too Caran!
Think I've made my choice :)
Cheers lovelies!

Baths
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[Bathsheba]

Hi Chip. It's the "easy to fold" which bothers me,.....what if it decides to fold itself when in use?

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[Caran]

It doesn't. Very secure. If you want to fold it, wrap an elastic band round it In your bag.

[Chipchopper]

My senior mother used one for several years, before graduating to a zimmer then a wheelchair.
I remember giving it at test and I couldn't see how it could accidentally fold up.
I'm talking about the type with the internal cord.

[Mamyalynne]

Ponytail bands are better for securing when folded or you can get a slip case for it in your bag/pocket.

[Mamyalynne]

It won't fold up in use, each part slides into the next.

[Bathsheba]

Well I've just bought one :)

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[stuey]

I don't understand. if you NEED a walking stick what is the purpose of buying a fold-up one? I can understand buying a small fold-up umbrella that you can carry in your purse or pocket in case it rains. But, if you NEED a walking stick don't you NEED it all the time whilst out and about??

[david small]

They're great. I use one at airport checkpoints, those interminable queues require standing for too long. Never had a problem and they fold up neatly when on the plane.

[janbee]

Amazon have them. I'm sure some charity shops may also have them.

[mikey4444]

Baths....if you have a Tesco near you, it might have a Timpsons shoe repair concession within it, and they sell these folding sticks, so go and try a few out. They are also available in a good ironmongers, as well as loads of other places.

I used one a few years ago, when on holiday in Sorrento, and it got me around Pompeii very well !

[janzman]

I have two and I got them from here, absolutely brilliant

http://www.stickandcaneshop.co.uk/folding-walking-sticks-c102x1862475