54" Thick Wood Walking Stick For XL ,HANDS Heavy Duty MAX Wt 350 Diamond Willow Hiking StaffÂ
Great for hiking or camping trips, as well as every day use to help you get around, taking pressure off your knees, hips, etc.. Make a great substitute for a walking cane, too.
GIRTH: Hand grip girth is best for XL-XXXL ADULT HAND (determined by what size work or winter glove you wear), as it is now.
MAX. WT. 350 LBS: See note below.
Top is super strong, smooth and comfortable. There are diamonds on the side that don't impede, but rather the indents make great finger grips and hand guides.
HAS CURVES: This walking staff has a few curves, making it extra intriguing, but the stick stands straight for the most part and works great. (I use one all the time and can veryify that crooked hiking sticks work great and have marvelously charming character.)
I use a walking cane DAILY (or hiking staff for woods trompsing), and have had the same hiking staff and cane for several years, and I take pride in making sure you get a beautiful, strong and sturdy walking staff to last for many years!
~~~ Crafted with mosquito juice, sweat and love. ~~~
SPECIFICATIONS
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Height: 54.5 in.
Top diameter: 1.5 in.
Bottom diameter: 1.25 in.
Weight: 1 lbs. 12 oz. (without packaging)
Diamonds: 11
Item# CFW751
Hand Crafted in USA
MAX WT: 350 lbs.
The hiking stick in the first 6 photos is the one you will get.
This walking staff is a OOAK (one of a kind) item made from native northern Minnesota diamond willow tree, and handcrafted by me, a local, experienced artisan.
__ Sustainably harvested in northern MN.
__ Main bark removed by hand.
__ Dried/cured for several months, naturally by air
__ Meticulously sanded.
__ Given 5 coats of clear polyurethane.
__ Comes with new black rubber protector boot.
WE CAN SHORTEN, at no charge. We'll happily cut it down for you. Just let us know the length you want. Measure twice and we'll cut once.
SIZE GUIDE: For FLAT terrain, or rolling hills and groomed trails, a walking staff should be about 4-6" above the elbow, or a few inches below the shoulder. For HILLY terrain, a stick that's shoulder height or even a few inches above the shoulder is often preferred to help when descending.
ABOUT MAX WEIGHT: 350 lbs.
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This can probably hold more weight, but I wouldn't want to guarantee that since I'm "only" 200 lbs. and test each stick to make sure it's sturdy, just by trying to bend it, but I don't run and jump with it. Wood does age, so be sure to inspect your gear regularly before use.
IF YOU NEED A STICK THAT WILL HOLD MORE WEIGHT: Please message us and let us know the weight limit you need, and your height. I'd be happy to guide you toward sticks in our shop that are thicker, OR we most likely have one such stick in stock but just haven't listed it yet. Or I could cut a few inches off a walking stick you like, as that always makes it stronger.
DISCLAIMER: Since this is wood, and we're not a factory, I make no guarantees about the future condition of this walking stick, but CAN GUARANTEE it was strong without any large cracks when I harvested, cured, coated, listed, and packed it for shipping after it sells, inspecting it at each step along the way. However, PLEASE INSPECT ALL YOUR EQUIPMENT before each use to make sure no cracks or weaknesses have developed over time. Stay safe!
NATURAL MARKINGS
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No stains, paints or colors added__just fives coats of clear poly finish. The natural colors are spectacular, looking so much better in person than I'm able to capture with photos.
DIAMONDS:
Covered with an exceptional array of diamonds, with all sorts of wonderful twisting curves and a variety of tan, caramel, dark brown and reddish brown colors.
This stick has a few particularly deep diamonds (difficult to capture in photos) that are beautiful alone, and perfect for embedding stones or charms into them, if you wish.
INSECT MARKINGS:
Has a few insect and/or worm hole markings on this stick.
Worm and other insect markings are actually coveted, as they are more rare than diamonds themselves. They help create a unique design, character to the stick, and add another dimension to the story of how efficient nature works.
The worms or insects have long disappeared since I dry my sticks for several months, then sand and coat with poly.
A very unique piece with great character.
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...and make this unique staff that's full of great character your very own journey companion today! Or get someone special that one of a kind gift they'll cherish and never forget!
HAPPY TRAILS!!!