WHY LEFT + RIGHT HANDLES?
(See Shaping the Future page.)
Conventional poles use the same shaped handle for either hand. Pacerpole handles are paired left and right for the same reason your boots are; to improve performance. Just as centuries ago primitive footwear also used the same shape for either foot until someone made a left boot, and a mirror image right one. It was obviously a great success for improving performance as they’ve been worn in pairs ever since – and more recently, by having an advanced innersole design shaped in 3-dimensions improves control of each stride even more. Your poles need the same approach too – and for the same reasons.
Our familiar arm and leg swing both operate in 3-dimensions: the rotation aspect of this is frequently mentioned when sport’s scientists discuss the foot i.e. pronation - the twist of the foot as it pushes-off against the ground (important in controlling the limb’s line of thrust). This control is important as your leg pivots over its foot like a metronome during each ground contact phase; if this control is inadequate (such as running in slippers!) it equates to wasting energy as corrective muscle action is needed at your other joints - which in turn can cause joint abuse.

Your forearms pronate too which is why hand specific handles are needed set at an angle to the shaft for optimum leverage – with the handles themselves contoured in 3 dimensions for avoiding joint abuse and maximising control of power transmission between your arm, the pole and the ground ....... so your effort isn’t partly being wasted in trying to control the pole itself - but is directed into thrusting you forward so you stride-out to enjoy the great outdoors hour after hour.

WHY NO THICK WRIST STRAP?
(See Shaping the Future page.)
Conventional poles are modified ski poles with slender handles; as the hand is suspended from the top of the pole in a strap which tightens when fully loaded at the point of thrust – the more the loading, the greater the potential for discomfort. Instead, Pacerpole’s contoured handle needs only minimal grip, no uncomfortable strap, and gives instant and direct control of the shaft for accurate tip placement. In use, the heel of the hand relaxes into the handle’s shaped base, which together with the thumb shelf provides the platforms for thrust and control – superseding bulky wrist/hand straps. The handle’s shape allows the impact force to be dispersed naturally around its contours as the direction of loading moves around the hand as the pole strikes the ground – eliminating any need to waste energy controlling shaft springs.