equipment
The necessary equipment
The poles
Nordic Walking is perhaps the cheapest sport and recreational activity. The only special equipment, which you probably do not have yet, are the Nordic Walking poles.
Below I bring some of the specifics which you should take into account.
I do not recommend buying the polls before the Nordic walking course. During the course I will lend you the poles free of charge. I will explain the details what to take into account when buying the correct Nordic Walking poles.
Shoes and other extras
The shoes
As concerns the shoes, I do not recommend high-ancle shoes for tracking. Such shoes are suitable for regular tracking and will prevent the twisting of ankle on a difficult terrain. However, such shoes do not enable the correct stepping over the heel to the toe, exactly because the ancle is rigidly fixed. The rest depends on your preferences and your finances.
Further equipment
Further equipment depends solely on your preferences. Do not forget to bring for Nordic walking the medication which you might eventually need during walking. For instance, the blood sugar level can suddenly drop during walking, and therefore it is advisable to have at hand grape sugar etc. Always consult your physician when you decide to engage in Nordic Walking.
Safety above all
Your relatives and friends should always know where you are going in an unknown terrain, for instance during vacation in the mountains. It is strongly advisable to go in three persons for longer tours. Should anything happen, one stays with the wounded person and the other goes out to seek help. It is good to have with you a fully charged mobile phone (ideally with a power bank in case your mobile phone battery dries out), a light raincoat, and at least the basic stuff for first aid. And especially water. Everything depends on where and for how long you are going to walk.
I will advise you with the equipment
I do not recommend buying the walking poles before the course. During the course I will provide them free of charge. I will give you detailed advice what to take into account when buying the correct poles for Nordic Walking.