Walking sticks and canes are some of the most useful tools when it comes to walking. They help carry people through the day without issue—but they aren’t perfect. Luckily, there are many basic accessories for a walking stick that can help make it better for personal use.
Wrist Strap
A common issue for walking sticks is how difficult they are to pick up if you drop them. Without a walking stick, you won’t have anything at hand to lean on if you need to bend over to pick something up. A wrist strap makes it practically impossible to drop a walking stick.
Handle
Another common problem for walking sticks is the difficulty of holding one in your hand as you use it. They’re often made of smooth wood, making getting a proper grip more difficult. However, you can purchase handles that’ll make the stick have a better grip. You can even make a walking stick handle if you prefer.
Tip Covers
The tip of your cane—the part that hits the floor—is subject to a lot of wear. Investing in a tip cover can protect your stick from damage and keep your walking stick in good condition. You can even get rubber tips to help your stick give you more friction with the ground.
Tip Balancers
Just like a tip cover, these accessories attach to the bottom of your walking stick. They come in many different forms, but they generally widen the surface area of the tip to help provide you with better balance and while also having a wider grip on the ground.
Ice Tips
Ice tips are a specific kind of tip cover that helps with crossing icy surfaces. The tip cover has ridges or spikes that help it dig into the ice, giving you a lot more balance when the cane contacts the ice. This cover isn’t as common, but it can be very helpful to anyone who might slip.
These are the most common and basic accessories for a walking stick. Getting these modifications for your stick will enable it to help you more.
