As far as ferrules go, we have a plethora of options to choose from. All of our sticks come with a standard rubber ferrule; this rubber tip provides sure "footing" for just about any environment. We do, however, offer three types of ferrules that both ardent hikers and enthusiasts would be interested in:
The Lee Valley Spike
This spike is out top-of-the-line model. It boasts a brass construction with a removable spike and rubber tip.
The Combination Spike
This spike is our most popular spike accessory. At $12 it's affordable and highly functional. If you're out trekking in the forest somewhere, just pull the rubber tip off and the spiked end will dig into the ground for secure hiking and positioning. Ready to go back onto pavement? Just slide the rubber tip back on and you're ready to go!
The Spike Ferrule
This spike is for serious hikers! With a fine point spike, it'll be your trusty companion through miles of rough terrain.
If you're interested in accessorizing your stick, simply choose "Buy Now" from the particular stick's page on our website. After you click Buy Now, a list of accessory options for your stick will appear.
Enjoy your new accessory!
4 comments:
It's hard to tell from the photo; is the combination spike flat-faced, or is it textured for traction on ice as well as soft ground?
It's flat. It wouldn't do well for snow since it's not a true spike -- it's blunt on the end.
If you look closely the the cane looks like a pen. Nice cane!
There's a technical point I'd like to make about the "blunt" spike tip--it CAN work on ice, if the temperature isn't extremely low! It has to do with how weight is concentrated on the tip; the smaller the "point" the greater the pressure concentrated at the end, which translates into actual heat, and penetration of the ice. A .25" blunt tip can indent the ice as well as a spike, under a pressure comperable to leaning on a cane.
Of course, "cold" ice is usually harder than "warm" ice . . . so my provisio about temperature.
I have a steel-cored fiberglass cane with an 11/16" end--like one tip of a "quad-cane." Last winter, I got around rather well on icy streets by pulling off the rubber when on ice; it dug into the ice very well. Of course, it was complicated to pull off the tip before going on ice, then putting it back when I got to pavement, but that's life.
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