Spaniel Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm not sure if that is the correct name but the item I'm referring to look like ski poles and I have seen people in Pattaya area using them when exercise walking. I do a lot of exercise walking myself and since I don't think I can increase my speed I'm trying to find a way to squeeze more benefit out of the 2 hours per day that I walk. So my question is anyone that is familiar with using these poles can you offer any basic instructions in their use and where they can be purchased in either Bangkok or Pattaya. I would think that you would have to get the correct pole length based on your height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Lets move this to the Pattaya forum for local knowledge as thats where you have seen them used. MOVED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim armstrong Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm looking too. If I find them in Pattaya I will let you know. I suspect one of the more upmarket shops in Central will have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickA Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Google is my mate : http://www.decathlon.co.th/en/women-clothing/women-footwear/woman-swimwear/woman-accessories/top-women-clothing/bottom-women-clothing/underwear-women-clothing/shoes-women-footwear/accessories-women-footwear/accessories-men-footwear/4178/tembea-50-1.html?content_only=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I would bet SuperSports in Central Festival would have them??? Or perhaps the one in the outlet mall on Suk and Thepprasit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I saw a big, elderly Scandi guy at the Pratumnak/Theprasit junction this morning with a pair of obviously home-made ski poles... or maybe they were the original hickory and oak sticks. I reckon one can cobble together something practical from some blue pvc water pipe and rubber chair leg end caps (all available at HomePro and the likes. Add some bicycle handlebar grips for the top ends and a bit of string. Then you can (partially) fill them with sand or water and give your arms a proper work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2004 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Don't they know - there isn't any snow in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Google is my mate : http://www.decathlon.co.th/en/women-clothing/women-footwear/woman-swimwear/woman-accessories/top-women-clothing/bottom-women-clothing/underwear-women-clothing/shoes-women-footwear/accessories-women-footwear/accessories-men-footwear/4178/tembea-50-1.html?content_only=1 Thanks for the tip. I have contacted them. They are located in Bangna Towers Building A, Tel 02 751-9560. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie888888 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 What's wrong with a couple of bamboo sticks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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