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In 1994, the conventional pole industry showed little interest in a radical alternative to the modified ski poles they offered to walkers - as it required 'education', to teach people how best to access their upper body power without wasting it - and - to use an innovative pole with a unique, contoured handle. Pacerpole was this innovation, designed to control the arms stride-leverage as they 'walked' above the legs. The combination of 'product design and education' was rejected by the industry though, as not being commercially viable.
By the end of 2001 we, as a family were eventually able to make Pacerpoles available on this website, so others could experience the benefits of the design over conventional poles. The Pacerpole word has been spread by the many people throughout the world who have benefitted from using Pacerpoles ...either converting from conventional poles - or those non-pole people who decided to try - and then realised what a difference they made to their posture and performance.
There is an extract from an interview with Heather Rhodes from TGO magazine June 2002 p80-82 by John Manning click here
Steve Perry, TGO 2006 I often wondered on the winter challenge how on earth I managed the Summer Munro round without Pacerpoles.... It's the speed you can move and the distance you can cover with them... (Read more)
TGO Magazine, March 2009 Pacerpoles have been my favourite trekking poles for several years now due to the angled handles which are shaped for the left and right hands. (Read more)
Trail Magazine February 2007 Compare this to any other pole and it is noticeable how much more energy-efficient the Pacerpole design is. (Read more)
TGO Magazine, April 2006 I've used Pacerpoles more than any other in recent years. They're the most effective, they increase efficiency by enabling your arms to help propel you along... (Read more)
Nigel Wragg;UK We’ve now done a couple more walks including some good up and down sections. Uphill we definitely have more power and the action is easy to maintain.(Read more)
Stuart Skinner; UK I have just returned from the US having successfully hiked the Appalachian Trail. I have nothing but great things to say about my pacerpoles....(Read more)
Mark Inglis;NZ, Everest 2006 I could get significantly more power out of them ... (and on) very tough days, they certainly meant that even when very tired and fatigued you could use them with accuracy and confidence. (Read more)
Fergal MacErlean, Outdoor journalist I've found the pole handle design is a huge improvement on anything else on the market. I've fairly big hands and found no problem with the shape. (read more)
