Sturdy walking stick

MarkAshby1961
MarkAshby1961 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
Hi All- Looking for a sturdy foldable walking stick to take to Africa in December. I"m based in Richmond- can pick up

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  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Online Community Member Posts: 6,283 Championing
    Hello @MarkAshby1961 Pleased to meet you welcome.

    Thank you joining.  Have you looked on line for suppliers. Have a look at our disability aids and equipment posts.

    Sorry you can not advertise on the forum. To give out personal information.  If you have to. No Emails or mobile numbers.

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    Thank you

    @thespiceman


  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @MarkAshby1961 and welcome to the community! We can't sell things on the online community but members may be able to advise on the type of stick that they use. There is such a range of sticks that can be found online and something should hopefully suit your needs :)
    If you need anything else then please do not hesitate to be in touch!
  • niceboots
    niceboots Scope Member Posts: 198 Empowering
    Hi, I’ve found the best way to get a good stick is to shop around, I go to outdoor shops, countryside shops and even places like shoe repair places like timpson do walking sticks. Then you can get a feel for it, there’s nothing worse than an aid that doesn’t suit you or feel comfortable. I have two different sticks to suit different situations, my ‘country walking stick’ a really sturdy wooden pole, that will take all my weight if needs be and my everyday stick - a lightweight one from a hiking shop. 
  • Jean_OT
    Jean_OT Online Community Member Posts: 511 Empowering
    Hi @MarkAshby1961

    Perhaps this link will be of interest:https://www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk/mobility and walking/folding-walking-sticks-1968-p/

    Wishing you an excellent trip to Africa!

    Best Wishes
    Jean