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North America Alaska & Puerto Rico & Hawaii "FOR SALE on this website" Diamond Willow Walking SticksMaple Hiking Sticks ... Corkscrew willow SticksAlder Hiking Sticks ... Canes of all typesFish Bonkers ... ShillelaghsTalking Sticks Purchase WupenWalking & Hiking Sticks on Vancouver Island at these locations: Home Diamond Willow Walking Sticks Diamond Willow Canes Maple Walking Sticks Maple Canes Cedar Walking Sticks Alder Walking Sticks Cork-Screw Willow Sticks Walking Canes Talking Sticks Unlisted Walking Sticks How to Order How I Makemy sticks About Wupen Bonkers& Shillelaghs Vancouver Island Information email me at: wupensticks@shaw.ca or click for: Order Information Site Map TestimonialsWhat do my customers say? Diamond Willow Walking Sticks page 1 Diamond Willow Hiking Sticks page 2 Diamond Willow Canes Maple Walking Sticks page 1 Maple Hiking Sticks page 2 Cork-Screw Willow Sticks Red Alder Walking Sticks Wood Canes all types page 1 Handmade Canes all types page 2 Metal Ice Tips for Walking Sticks Metal Ice Tips for Canes Talking Sticks Unlisted Walking Sticks How to :Order or make Inquiries How Wupen Sticks are made Who is Wupen? Hiking pictures Burglar Bonkers Cougar Bonkers Bear Bonkers Fish Bonkers Shillelaghs Purchase Wupen Sticks on Vancouver Island Vancouver Island Information and Links Bears Bobcats Cougars Steller's Jay Racoon Humming Birds Slugs Pacific Dogwood Western Red Cedar Animals and Trees at my cabin Wupen Sticks are made by me (Wayne P Newman). The name Wupen comes from my initials. Try to pronounce my initials (WPN) and you get "Wupen" ! This is me... WupenThis is my hobby, I am not a big business. I get more enjoyment out of hearing back from a happy customer, than from the little money I make. Click above pictures to see items for sale Detailed Pictures of everything I sell: I have included detailed pictures of each of my walking/hiking sticks, canes and bonkers (shillelagh). You see exactly what you are buying, no surprises later. I have surfed the web and have not found other "walking stick websites" that offer this feature. Check out my product pages for details. A customer wrote: "Received package today. What you see is what you get. Excellent workmanship & quality. Thanks - I will refer YOU to those that ask." read more Why Use a Walking or Hiking Stick? Why handmade wood canes are the trend today. How to Measure your cane, hiking/walking stick length All Handmade / Hand Crafted / Hand Carved Products:All my products are handmade, there are no two alike. Click on the buttons to view details of my walking sticks, hiking sticks, canes and other wood products. For ordering and shipping information please refer to my Order Information Page LINKS Vancouver Island Rainforest Nature Hiking Tours.Personal nature hiking and walking tours of Vancouver Island, BC's ancient rainforest of big trees, wildlife and birds. British Columbia Camping, Canada Direct contacts, descriptions, photos and maps for campsites, RV parks and camping in British Columbia, Canada. Zion National Park

For more Information:e-mail me at wupensticks@shaw.ca or go to my Order Page for details Testimonials:Click here to read what my customers have to say about theirWupen Sticks Site Map: Click here to see a list of all Wupen Sticks Web PagesI have more than 20 pages of products and information Hiking British Columbia, Canada: Photo Galleriesclick below to see some beautiful hiking trails in my area and others Vancouver Island Arrowsmith Lookout trail Vancouver IslandRandom hiking pictures Vancouver Island Kinsol Railroad Trestle Vancouver IslandCameron Lake Moods CaliforniaJoshua Tree National Park Some maple walking/hiking sticks I have handmade. Click for larger view. Professional photographers use Wupen Sticks. Wupen Stick featured in NY City Antenna Magazine. Click for larger view. Wupen Bonker/Shillelagh in action. Click picture for larger view. Santa Felixwith Wupen Stickclick photo for details Why Use a Walking Stick or Hiking Stick narrow bridge steep grade slippery planking click photos for larger view No matter where I set up to sell my hand carved walking and hiking sticks the most frequent comment I hear is “I don’t need one yet”, the persons referring to the fact that they are not old and feeble enough to need a walking aid. I then try to explain to them the many reasons to carry a walking or hiking stick. First of all if you are not a walker or hiker then of course you don’t need one. But if you want to live a longer healthier life then you should consider a daily walk and an occasional hike. Anyways for what it’s worth, for those of you who are walkers and hikers or are thinking of taking up this healthy activity here are some good reasons to carry a walking or hiking stick with you: 1. A Weapon When one is walking or hiking there is always the thought in your mind “what if a strange dog or person shows up and threatens me, what will I do”. Well, in a case like this it is human nature to first look for a stick or stone to pick up to defend yourself with. Now, if you are already carrying a “walking stick” then you can concentrate solely on the danger, instead of looking for a weapon. Somehow carrying a “walking stick” just gives you a more secure feeling. 2. A Third Leg Especially when hiking, a hiking stick is almost like having a third leg. If you meet a fallen tree across the trail the stick can be placed in front of you (on the other side of the tree) to help maintain your balance as you step over the tree. If the tree is large enough that you have to climb onto the trunk and then jump off or have a long step down the other side, the stick can be held at the top and used to ease yourself to the ground. It works almost like a third leg (a long one). 3. Wading When crossing a steam there is always the danger of slipping on the bottom or possibly stepping into a deep hole. Probing the ground ahead of you with the hiking stick will determine the depth. If you should start to slip the hiking stick can be a great help in preventing a fall. 4. Marking your Route Often old cut roads (roads made by the Forest Industry to remove cut timber) are used or encountered while hiking. These roads can go for miles and often run in circles, or intersect other cut roads, or branch in two or more directions. It is always a worry if returning on the same route that a wrong turn will be made and you will end up lost. A lot of these roads are sand or gravel so your direction of travel can be scratched into the ground (you guessed it) by using the tip of the hiking stick. By drawing an arrow indicating the direction of travel the same arrows can be followed in the reverse direction when returning. If the ground is not suitable for marking with the hiking stick then stones or sticks can be placed to form an arrow on the road. 5. Steep Inclines or Declines A hiking stick can help steady yourself as you are climbing up or down inclines. 6. Steep Drop-Offs Some trails follow the edge of ravines and cliffs. A slip or fall could be disastrous. The tendency is to lean away from the edge while walking. This is much easier with a hiking stick as you can lean on the stick while walking and should you trip you will automatically fall opposite to the steep edge. 7. A walking stick in the hand just feels right John from Woodstock, Illinois, USA puts this feeling into words: "I use a stick to focus my body on the rhythm of walking. I find that if I use a stick matched to my height and gait-- lined up with the point of my pelvic bone on the right side of my hip works for me-- the swing of the stick in my hand, the roll of my feet as I step, the sound of the tip tapping on the pavement create a kind of music. I am no longer trudging along, I am dancing with the earth beneath my feet. Time ceases, there is only now. Without a stick, I resent walking to the mailbox. With the right stick, I could walk the world". I am the webmaster of this site. Please let me know if you find mistakes or have problems viewing any of my pages. TOP of page..................................................................................... Email me at wupensticks@shaw.ca This site last updated Feb. 6, 2012 geovisit();