Technological advancement has taken every field of activity by storm, otherwise how could we explain the SLIK-STIK, a high-tech walking stick? The SLIK-STIK is a next-generation walking stick. It's adjustable in height, folds up for convenient storage and portability, has a rubberized non-slip hand grip, a forward facing super bright LED torch light and a foot-fall floodlight to ensure safe footing at night on pavements, steps, and other trip hazards.

The SLIK-STIK has been designed by Denise Anstey, a disabled woman who was dissatisfied with the poor ergonomics and basic function of conventional walking sticks. The SLIK-STIK folds for convenient storage and portability, whilst maintaining a firm and rigid support when extended. A four-position stem adjusts easily to the preferred height, while the comfortable and well designed hand grip has a rubberized non-slip coating.

 

The front of the hand grip incorporates a super bright LED torch light that shines a forward beam. The rear of the handle incorporates a built-in panic alarm that can be activated to alert for help. A further press on the control button provides high intensity red LED strobe lights located down the shaft of the stick, adding safety and security when walking near traffic or crossing roads.

 

Better still, the above functions do not require the use of disposable batteries, therefore ensuring an eco-friendly product. Even though the hand grip has a superb ergonomic and compact profile, the engineers at BAYLIS have skillfully incorporated their latest state-of-the-art induction generator system inside. A minute winding of the retractable handle is sufficient to provide several minutes of emergency illumination, whilst the included mains charger will fully re-charge the system in around three hours.

 

Finally, one further frustration for Denise has been addressed by the handy inclusion of a strong pick-up magnet in the handle – just in case you drop those keys again, and a convenient wrist strap for portability.

 

The SLIK-STIK is soon to go on sale for approximately 50 US dollars.

 

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