12/23/2023 0 Comments Stick ranger stavesNice feature, but the compasses are fairly inaccurate. The Swiss Gear ones have a mini compass built into the top of the handles. (Screw-tighten like.), whih is better having had the no-name ones get stuck either extended, or collapsed. The no-name ones, have a 1-2-turn release on the sections, while the Swiss Gear have a standard multi-turn locking. Both are fairly light, collapse down to just a little more than 2-foot length for storage, or stowing in car. One, a no-name version sold by Ocean State Job-Lot (A clearing house for overstock, etc.) and the "Swiss Gear" poles sold at WalMart. I have two different manufaturer versions of the collapsible trekking poles. Various kung fu styles also use Wax Wood for many weapons such as spear shafts, three section staff, poles. The size and weight of the bo staff is determined by how near or far the staff is cut from the tip of the wax wood stalk. Japanese and Korean martial artists will typically choose a piece of waxwood cut to be 1/2' - 3/4' above their personal height, and which will have a pointed end (toward the top of the wax wood stalk) and a thicker base. This can be treated if found early enough with various powders and oils. However, a downside to "Wax Wood" is that it is very vulnerable to wood worm. It is an ideal material from which to fashion staffs, spear shafts, and walking sticks, because it is tough, hard and flexible and can absorb shock without breaking. The wood from White Wax Wood (presumably Ligustrum lucidum) saplings has been prized in China for thousands of years.
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