I usually use my trusty walking staff, but on a family outing I forgot to put it in my car. Fortunately someone had this walking stick that they were no longer using and lent it to me. I was very impressed with how light yet strong it was. After returning the borrowed stick I decide to purchase my own and was pleasantly surprised at how very reasonably priced it was. It is much easier to use inside than a walking staff so I now use them both, but for different circumstances. I can highly recommend this stick.