When considering walking sticks and aids, think of length and material for sure, but please also consider a collaboration with nature. After years of long, white aluminium canes for guidance, i ve finally come to my senses and done the right thing...replaced 150cm s of metal that causes overt,vibrational issues in my hands way after usage, with 150cm s of wooden bliss. A subtler vibration makes for a lovely aid, i feel the natural presence of beautiful sculpture as well as aid, especially when crafted as a collaboration with nature. Such is the case with a father and daughter who have touched me with their obvious synergy and experience. True craftsmenship is a collaboration with nature, am honoured to have been blessed with such beautiful, guiding art from experienced humans, that i hope others might value as much as i... ps. a big thanks and cyber hug to George and Katie ~(ebay member: jockfish222)~ for the added gifts...a very touching and pleasant surprise. visit them here:- http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/jockfish222?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1181