To calculate the size you need, stand up and make a 90-degree bend with your elbow. Measure the distance between your wrist and the floor – that’s your ideal length of trekking poles, give or take a few centimetres. On steep uphill hikes, you may want to shorten the poles 5–10cm to help propel you forward. On steep descents, lengthening
Generally, you should take the rubber tips off when hiking on trails that are "unimproved." The pole tip can easily gain traction in mud, dirt, snow, or ice without leaving any permanent damage to the trail or making much noise. That's not to say you can't leave your pole tips on, but you might lose a tip to the suction of the mud.
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nordic walking sticks vs trekking
