Trekking poles, etc.
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If you could help me with the following language?
(1) Is 'ski sticks' dated? Looks like native speakers (both BrEng and AmEng) tend to use 'ski poles' for 'ski sticks' nowadays? Also, would it be correct to say that 'ski sticks' is more BrEng than AmEng?
(2) What terms are synonymous with 'Nordic walking poles' (in most contexts at least)?
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vlivef (1) Is 'ski sticks' dated? " A pole is long, thin, and made of lightweight metal. A stick is heavy, solid and made of natural wood.
- vlivef (1) Is 'ski sticks' dated?
- " A pole is long, thin, and made of lightweight metal.
- A stick is heavy, solid and made of natural wood.
- I can't imagine that a skier would choose the stick form!
- You can see the differences here because this outfit makes them.
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vlivef(1) Is 'ski sticks' dated?
I have never heard "ski sticks" It has always been "ski poles" or "walking stick" or "cane" or "staff."
A pole is long, thin, and made of lightweight metal. A stick is heavy, solid and made of natural wood. I can't imagine that a skier would choose the stick form!
You can see the differences here because this ou
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