Posted by bfskaren in Pole Reviews on 11 24th, 2009 | No Comments
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The long and the short of it – Nor...
Exel Nordic walking Pole Size Chart So you’ve had a few Nordic walking lessons, possibly with us at our nordic walking centre in South Wales. You’ve decided its time to buy a pair of poles, but what length to buy? Nordic Walking poles are typically sold in fixed lengths of 5 cms increments,...
Exel Trail Running Ultimate 2009 Poles n...
The fabulous 2009 Nordic Walking pole range from Exel has arrived, including the top of the range Exel Trail Running Ultimate. With 100% carbon using NTECH this pole is superlight, perfectly balanced and a joy to nordic walk with. You can check out the full specification at www.exelpoles.co.uk and buy...
Posted by bfskaren in Pole Reviews on 04 7th, 2009 | 2 Comments
Barefoot Studio awarded flagship store s...
Barefoot Studio has been made a flagship store by MBT. The only one in Wales and one of only a handful in the UK. What does this mean? Well we stock the entire MBT range for men and women and all our staff are trained to a very high standard and offer an expert fitting service. MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology)...
Posted by bfskaren in Pole Reviews on 04 6th, 2009 | 5 Comments
INTERNATIONAL NORDIC WALKING ASSOCIATION...
INWA has decided to officially change its English name to ”Federation” in the beginning of 2009, because this definition better describes INWA’s position and role as the official worldwide Nordic Walking organisation. International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA) is represented at the moment...
Sneak preview – Exel Trail Running...
Later on this month Exel launches its new 2009 Nordic Walking range. In the UK, four models will be available costing from just under £50 to £120. At the top of the range is the Exel Trail Running Ultimate World Cup. This pole is made from 100% co-wound carbon using NTech® technology...
Posted by bfskaren in Pole Reviews on 03 29th, 2009 | 2 Comments
Why Nordic Walking is so good for your b...
When you begin to look into the health benefits of nordic walking you’d be forgiven for beginning to think it is the answer to all ills! In reality Nordic Walking is incredibly good for your body. In many ways this is down to its natural movement patterns that replicate good walking gait and...
Posted by bfskaren in Pole Reviews on 03 28th, 2009 | No Comments
Earth Hour...
Barefoot Studio suports Earth Hour, and although we won’t be open our shop lights will be turned off at 8:30pm and we’ll all be doing the same at home. To find out more about Earth Hour visit www.earthhour.org. OK so the shop lights at Barefoot going out may not be as impressive as the...
Exel All terrain Tip...
Exel All Terrain Tip Are you tired of muddy pockets, or stopping to take your paws on and off when Nordic Walking? Then take a look at the new Exel All Terrain (AT) Tip. Karen Ingram, National Nordic Walking Coach for Wales, has been road testing them: I easily fitted the new tip to my Exel 100% carbon...