Walking Sticks
Walking Sticks - maintain balance and help keep your energy while walking and sightseeing.
Many places to go sightseeing require alot of walking. Walking Sticks can help you keep your balance. They also help you continue while many others without them would tire.
Walking Sticks are a real help for a hiking adventure. They are also very handy for sightseeing in a town such as New York City. There many sights to see in a City like NYC, and with the help of Walking Sticks, the tour will be that much easier.
If you get in a jam, they can come in handy for other uses. They can be also used as a weapon. Although this would be a last resort, and only if there is no other choice for getting out of a jam. Some of the other names for them are hiking poles, trekking poles, and even pilgrim's staffs.
When hiking, Walking Sticks can help clear the path if you encounter thick brush or spiderwebs. They can also help when going uphill, or act as a brake when you are going downhill. They can help maintain balance when crossing a stream or river and can test the depth of the water a well.
The Europeans often wore a sword as part of their wardrobe back in the 17th and 18th centuries. Over time, a stick begun to become part of the outfit, replacing the sword. They were mainly used as Walking Sticks. They were very decorative, and could still be used as a weapon or even like a sword.
