[header] How to walk with two hiking sticks [title] When buying hiking poles, buy the ones that are easily adjustable such as those with the twisting lock. [step] The higher priced ones have more durable hand grips, but otherwise the lower prices ones' locking mechanisms are sturdy. [title] Cut two short lengths of cord and tie your retracted hiking poles together when you are not using them. 
[title] Before using these poles, you should do some upper body exercises. [step] A low intensity chest and upper back exercise with light dumbbells or cables will do.