Walking Stick Size and Fitting Guide: average sizes & types
Also referred to as a walking cane, a walking stick is a tool designed to assist in walking, provide stability or maintain a suitable posture. Walking canes come in various designs, shapes, and sizes depending on the personal preference of the user it can either be for self-defense or as a fashion accessory (skip straight to the walking stick size charts).
Hikers also use walking sticks known as hiking poles or hiking sticks for several reasons for example in tropical forests to clear out thick bushes or spider webs or to maintain their balance when crossing steep terrain.
What is the average Walking stick size (summarized) ?
- The recommended stick height for children or shorter adults is a 41-inch stick.
- The recommended stick height for adults whose height is under 5’4” is a 48-inch stick.
- The recommended stick height for adults whose heights lie between 5’4” and 5’11” is a 55-inch stick.
- The recommended stick height for adults surpassing 5’11” is a 58-inch stick.
Table of content
- Types of Walking Sticks
- Walking Stick Size Chart and Guide
- How to choose the right walking stick size for you
Types of Walking Sticks
- Quad stick – The base has four-pronged stoppers that provide stability when you walk slowly ensuring all four stoppers touch the ground concurrently.
- Folding stick – It is portable and can be folded numerously to fit in a bag. Moreover, it’s a height-adjustable walking stick therefore you can choose a length that suits you.
- Standard walking stick – This is a regular stick with a T or crook handle. Since it’s a common type it has many designs; therefore, an individual can choose the ideal stick for them.
Walking sticks come in a wide variety of sizes therefore choosing the correct size is important because it influences the posture and comfortability of the user. Having the correct height will assist the user to have balance and comfort while using it.
Learn More About Different Types of Walking Sticks (video)
How to measure a walking stick?
The wrong height of a walking stick can be detrimental and lead to shoulder, back pain, and joint pain. A longer height will make your shoulder to be too high and a shorter height will make your back slouch
Apart from measuring the user’s height from arms-length to the ground, you can also measure the length of the walking stick while wearing your normal walking shoes from the handle top part where it ends to the bottom part with a rubber lining.
Furthermore, ensure the position of your wrist is at a comfortable position and get the measurements to suit the right height for your stick. Lastly, a handy guide provided by various vendors shows a list comparison of the different diameters of sticks and the matching user heights help one to choose the perfect height.
After finding the right size, one can pick the design of the walking stick or cane they prefer.
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