Tone 'n Trek™ Poles Compared to Others
Comprehensive Comparison of Features - See For Yourself!
At first glance it may seem that all poles are the same - "a pole is a pole", right?
However, new Tone 'n Trek Simplicity™ poles have an advanced design very different than all other Nordic fitness walking poles.
Click the orange buttons to the right to see for yourself the many advantages of Patent-Pending Tone 'n Trek poles.
What To Look For In Nordic Walking Poles
As with most products (from walking shoes to cars), many factors distinguish 'good' Nordic fitness walking poles from 'not so good' ones for each person. The best poles are:
- Comfortable to use - especially for the hands
- Convenient and hassle-free to use
- Functionally designed to maximize fitness benefits
- Good quality that won't break down & waste your money
The main features to look at are: the handles/grips, straps, rubber feet and method of adjusting/locking pole length, as well as quality of materials used.
See below to compare Tone 'n Trek to other Nordic walking poles (and Hiking poles) so you can determine the best poles for your specific situation. Or click to view video comparison.
Tone 'n Trek: Advanced Design For More Hassle-Free Poles
New Tone 'n Trek poles include many unique features designed to make them more comfortable, simple and hassle-free to use than any other Nordic walking poles in the world.
Based on extensive consumer research, the innovative design improves features of existing poles that people found uncomfortable, confusing or inconvenient to use.
- 1st and only E-Z Flip Lock™ adjustment system
- 1st and only always-aligned Rubber Traction Feet
- More simple, convenient and comfortable straps and grips
- And more - see below for comparison to others
Our first model is named Simplicity for a reason. No hassles. Nothing difficult or complicated. Just grab and go.
Compare To Other 2-Piece Adjustable Nordic Walking Poles
From top to bottom, Tone 'n Trek Simplicity poles have been custom-designed with attention to detail designed to make them more user-friendly than any other adjustable Nordic fitness walking poles in the world.
Tone 'n Trek's advanced, leading-edge poles are loaded with exclusive features that genuinely set them apart from all the me-too poles out there. See for yourself below.
TO COMPARE FEATURES TO OTHER POLES, click on the Circles or Feature Names below.
Compare to 1-Piece Fixed-Length Poles
1-piece Nordic walking poles are a specific length that can never be adjusted, typically available in 2-inch (5cm) increments. They may be slightly lighter than 2-piece poles (1-2oz./28-56g less per pole).
For regular, everyday people who are Nordic walking, Tone 'n Trek Simplicity poles offer significant advantages over 1-piece poles:
- No guessing what size to buy: one size fits all
- Get exactly the length you want every time
- Flexible to change length as skill level or terrain changes
- Can be shared with others with different heights or torso lengths
- Much more convenient for travel and storage
- More comfortable and simple to use grips and straps
Compare To Hiking Poles
Nordic fitness walking poles are different than hiking poles, which have been around for a long time. The main differences are the handle grips, straps and bottom tips, which are designed specifically to match the way the different poles are used.
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At-A-Glance Comparison of Nordic Walking Poles
Following is a convenient summary of the key features of Tone ‘n Trek Simplicity poles compared to most other Nordic walking poles, based on Boomyah’s research.
| Pole Features | Tone 'n Trek™ Simplicity Poles | Other Adjustable-Length Nordic Walking Poles | 1-Piece Nordic Walking Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size/Length Flexibility | Adjusts 33” – 55” (84cm – 140cm) | Varies | Cannot adjust length |
| Quick-Release Straps | Yes | Most do not have | Most do not have |
| Straps Ease of Use | Simple | Most are complicated | Most are complicated |
| Handle Grip Size | Fatter | More Narrow | More Narrow |
| Handle Grip Feel | Cushiony | Most: hard plastic, rubber or cork | Most: hard plastic, rubber or cork |
| Shaft Adjustment / Lock Type | E-Z Flip Lock | Twist Lock | N/A |
| Bottom Shaft No-Turn Groove System | Yes | No | N/A |
| Alignment of Rubber Feet | Never need to adjust – always correct | Must straighten whenever adjust poles | Must line up straight when putting on |
| Rubber Feet Size | Large | Varies: many smaller | Varies: many smaller |
| Rubber Feet Material | Real natural tire-grade rubber | Varies: some use cheaper materials | Varies: some use cheaper materials |
| Bottom Tip | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Pole Shaft Material | Aircraft-Grade Aluminum | Varies: different grades Aluminum, Carbon or Fiberglass | Varies: different grades Aluminum, Carbon or Fiberglass |
| Reflective Safety Strip | Yes | Some do not have | Some do not have |
| Pole Length Markers | Yes | Most have | N/A |
| Sand/Snow Baskets | Yes | Some do not include | Most have |
| Pole Color Options | 4 Contemporary colors / designs | Varies: some only 1 color per model | Varies: some only 1 color per model |
| Pole Shaft: Lifetime Warranty | Yes | Most have | Most have |
| Instruction Video Included with Poles | Yes | Varies: some do not | Varies: some do not |
If you search around you'll find a lot of poles out there. Using this list as a guide, we encourage you to get specific information about other companies’ poles so that you can determine which are best for your situation. A few other things you may come across:
- Cheap Poles Unfortunately many people buy cheap poles only to find that you get what you pay for: lots of pole vibration & noise, twist-locks that stop working (making the poles useless), uncomfortable straps and cheap traction tips that wear down extremely fast. Sadly, using cheap poles can turn a Nordic walking newcomer off from the exercise forever.
- Poles Without Straps A few companies still sell poles with no straps. While you can get decent benefits from these, using straps gives you even more. Straps allow a wider range of swing motion for added fitness benefits, and they enable you to release your hands from the poles at the end of the backswing for better blood flow to the hands.
- Instructors Selling Poles Many companies aggressively promote their poles as part of their Nordic walking instruction program to make extra money. Choosing an instruction program and choosing poles are two different decisions: the classes last for hours, you'll use the poles for years so get the right poles for you (not your instructor). Tone 'n Trek poles can be used with any reputable instruction program.
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