I'm another Black diamond fan but strongly prefer the fixed length Z-poles. I've had adjustable poles in the past and find they "self adjust" too easily and I spend too much time resetting the length. They come in four fixed lengths to suit most people.DW likes her Black Diamond hiking sticks from REI. (Without bamboo grips). REI recommends against bamboo grips because they get slimy when hands start sweating.
But then I saw the stun gun canes that also have a flashlight. The nerd in me is really tempted, especially with loose dogs that would attack my greyhounds.
3 Stun Gun Canes & Walking Sticks for Self-Defense - Spy Goodies
I would think some handy pepper spray would be more effective than a stun gun. I would think it would be hard to hit a dog (small object) with a stun gun versus spraying with pepper spray.
I don't know a thing about walking sticks for hiking. However, F has started using a regular cane lately and he bought a couple of very nice ones at this website:
https://www.fashionablecanes.com/
Not all of their canes are fancy girly looking ones - - he got two plain dark brown ones that look very distinguished and are sturdy, discreet, and exactly what he wanted. One is foldable and a spare.
I would think some handy pepper spray would be more effective than a stun gun. I would think it would be hard to hit a dog (small object) with a stun gun versus spraying with pepper spray.
. Looks a little strange but I'm guessing there must be a fitness reason behind it in addition to the walk. Upper body workout?
Love my Black Diamond. I told my DD to call them trekking poles--it sounds much more trendy.
I had a pair of Leki, but I didn't like the way they adjusted.