+mertat Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Okay, looks like my original post got lost in translation so here it is again: I bought a pair of LEKI Luau women's trekking poles about 6 months ago and have been very happy with them until just recently. It seems that when the weather is cold, the locking mechanism doesn't work. I'm planning on taking them back but if this is a problem with this brand, I need to know so I don't just exchange one problem for another. Anyone else have a problem with this brand? Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 The locking mechanism seems to eventually go on all poles after time, but 6 months is not right. Quote Link to comment
+Jeepster++ Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I've been using my Leki poles quite a bit for the past year without any problems at all. Have you tried taking them apart and cleaning them? Leki has a few tips HERE and you might try calling their customer service at 800-255-9982 x10 Quote Link to comment
+qlenfg Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Okay, looks like my original post got lost in translation so here it is again: I bought a pair of LEKI Luau women's trekking poles about 6 months ago and have been very happy with them until just recently. It seems that when the weather is cold, the locking mechanism doesn't work. I'm planning on taking them back but if this is a problem with this brand, I need to know so I don't just exchange one problem for another. Anyone else have a problem with this brand? I've got a Tracks hiking pole thats been through several damaged / busted (human) limbs and lots of hiking / geocaching for the last 10 years, and never a locking mechnism failure. It does have the button / hole variety rather than the friction lock, but its been very sturdy. They were much less expensive back then, though. Quote Link to comment
+DeskJocky Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I've had nothing but good things to say about my Leki poles. I've read some less then positive reviews about locks, but they appear to be easily serviceable. Pull them apart, give'em a good cleaning and re-lube. Speaking of which, I really need to get more use out of those poles. Still not enough snow for snow shoeing yet. Too cold for back packing for me. Quote Link to comment
+Team Laxson Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Okay, looks like my original post got lost in translation so here it is again: I bought a pair of LEKI Luau women's trekking poles about 6 months ago and have been very happy with them until just recently. It seems that when the weather is cold, the locking mechanism doesn't work. I'm planning on taking them back but if this is a problem with this brand, I need to know so I don't just exchange one problem for another. Anyone else have a problem with this brand? I have a pair of Leki poles and have had the same problem with the twist-lock design. I was cautioned about their use in cold weather, but didn't worry about it too much. Until they didn't work on the trail. That was a bummer. After warming them up by hand I did manage to get them to lock. But it took some time (and patience) to do. There are alternative locking mechanisms available if you're not happy with your current ones. I'm really happy with my poles despite the problem. 99% of the time they are great. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Okay, looks like my original post got lost in translation so here it is again: I bought a pair of LEKI Luau women's trekking poles about 6 months ago and have been very happy with them until just recently. It seems that when the weather is cold, the locking mechanism doesn't work. I'm planning on taking them back but if this is a problem with this brand, I need to know so I don't just exchange one problem for another. Anyone else have a problem with this brand? I have a pair of Leki poles and have had the same problem with the twist-lock design. I was cautioned about their use in cold weather, but didn't worry about it too much. Until they didn't work on the trail. That was a bummer. After warming them up by hand I did manage to get them to lock. But it took some time (and patience) to do. There are alternative locking mechanisms available if you're not happy with your current ones. I'm really happy with my poles despite the problem. 99% of the time they are great. I just bought a set of the ones you linked for my wife. Nice and light and she can clasp the locks without breaking a finger nail. That's not to say it's easy, but it is doable. Quote Link to comment
Groleau Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I have a pair, I think they are great. Saved from falling many times. Quote Link to comment
Roadtorque Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Okay, looks like my original post got lost in translation so here it is again: I bought a pair of LEKI Luau women's trekking poles about 6 months ago and have been very happy with them until just recently. It seems that when the weather is cold, the locking mechanism doesn't work. I'm planning on taking them back but if this is a problem with this brand, I need to know so I don't just exchange one problem for another. Anyone else have a problem with this brand? I have a pair of Leki poles and have had the same problem with the twist-lock design. I was cautioned about their use in cold weather, but didn't worry about it too much. Until they didn't work on the trail. That was a bummer. After warming them up by hand I did manage to get them to lock. But it took some time (and patience) to do. There are alternative locking mechanisms available if you're not happy with your current ones. I'm really happy with my poles despite the problem. 99% of the time they are great. I just bought a set of the ones you linked for my wife. Nice and light and she can clasp the locks without breaking a finger nail. That's not to say it's easy, but it is doable. I've had a pair of those black diamond poles for over a year now and love them. Cant say anything bad about them. Love the flick lock vs the twist to tighten. I even am quite glad I got the pair with the shock absorber. Out here in the rocks of AZ I feel it working often. Quote Link to comment
+Jeepergeo Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 My poles are probably 10 years old and have worked fine for all those years, including many trips in both cold and hot weather. They only average 5 years of use each as I never seemed to get the hang of hiking with 2 poles, preferring to use just one at a time. My poles are the low end LEKI - no shocks or fancy lever locks - just simple twist locks. Quote Link to comment
+Jedi Cacher Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Okay, looks like my original post got lost in translation so here it is again: I bought a pair of LEKI Luau women's trekking poles about 6 months ago and have been very happy with them until just recently. It seems that when the weather is cold, the locking mechanism doesn't work. I'm planning on taking them back but if this is a problem with this brand, I need to know so I don't just exchange one problem for another. Anyone else have a problem with this brand? I have a pair of Leki poles and have had the same problem with the twist-lock design. I was cautioned about their use in cold weather, but didn't worry about it too much. Until they didn't work on the trail. That was a bummer. After warming them up by hand I did manage to get them to lock. But it took some time (and patience) to do. There are alternative locking mechanisms available if you're not happy with your current ones. I'm really happy with my poles despite the problem. 99% of the time they are great. I just bought a set of the ones you linked for my wife. Nice and light and she can clasp the locks without breaking a finger nail. That's not to say it's easy, but it is doable. My wife also bought me these same Black Diamond poles for Christmas. I have yet to put them to the test, but am looking forward to it. The handgrips seem really comfortable and I really like the fliplocks. Not to downplay Leki as I have never owned a set of their poles, but I have heard allot of positive reviews on the Black Diamond fliplock mechanism. Quote Link to comment
+imajeep Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Love my Lekis--I've never had a problem with the locking mechanism. They do wear out at some point, but REI sells replacement mechanisms; probably available online, as well. Quote Link to comment
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