SINGLE POLE USE?
Using a single pole instead of none can still increase stability over rough ground, reducing the chances of a fall. If for some reason only one Pacerpole can be used, then set it’s height a little lower than elbow height to reduce its range of elbow extension thrust (be aware that excessive thrust from one side only, can twist the trunk causing an imbalance).
As a general guide – use the opposite hand to the weaker leg. The left hand moves forward with the right leg and vice versa.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE?
For information see User Guide / Care and Maintenance page.
In addition to we have been sent this information…..
"We are off to Bhutan next week and having been training all winter. Pacerpoles have been getting muddy wet etc - but we have really cracked the maintenance. We have discovered a product called GreasePlus. It claims to be non corrosive, water repellent and with active ingredients to protect ferrous and non ferrous metals. After we dismantled the poles to put the new locking devices on we applied a very very small amount to the inner thread (need to take care that it does not ooze out so wipe-on-wipe-off) before putting everything back together.
Since then, the mechanism has remained very smooth and very effective, with just the normal precautions of taking the poles apart into sections. The stuff comes in 250 gram pots and at the rate we are using it, it will last for years. Feel free to pass this tip on. Ann Davis"

N.B. When replacing a plastic locking device – and if trying GreasePlus, then use it very sparingly on the aluminium thread and wipe it off again (so it won’t squeeze out of the grooves when warm and contaminate any other part of the shaft section) as the device relies on friction locking.

USE OF PLASTIC BASKETS?
For use on soft wet ground, or sand - to minimise shaft penetration. Remove the basket when not required, by pulling and turning it anti-clockwise. This reduces the weight at the tip so the shaft's pendular swing is made easier; there is also less 'drag' when walking through tussock-grass etc. To replace the basket - push and firmly turn it clockwise until it sits above the threaded area of the shaft tip and rotates freely. For snowshoeing threaded flexi-baskets are best.