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hi I am looking for a supplier for komperdell walking poles

by the lack of response I wouldn't bother - try LEKI

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hi I am looking for a supplier for komperdell walking poles

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Idler said:

by the lack of response I wouldn't bother - try LEKI

I've had no problems with my Komperdells.

I think I saw Komperdells first at "The Range" super store. I don't know how widespread these stores
are though.

Try "The Range" in Google - they may have a web-site.
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went up Scafell recently. I used my Komperdells and my daughter used a

pair of borrowed Leki Makalu's. the Leki's collapsed on her on at least three occasions. Hence the
request for Komperdell supplier!

Idler said:

by the lack of response I wouldn't bother - try LEKI

I've had no problems with my Komperdells.

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went up Scafell recently. I used my Komperdells and my daughter used a

pair of borrowed Leki Makalu's. the Leki's collapsed on her on at least three occasions. Hence
the request for Komperdell supplier!

Collapsed! Probably they weren't tightened correctly, I've never had Leki's collapse on
me, YET ;-)

I've used Leki's in the past, only collapsed when I've forgotten to tighten it. now I use fixed
length Swix poles which I like better. lighter and better grip.

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therebel said:

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went up Scafell recently. I used my Komperdells and my daughter used a

pair of borrowed Leki Makalu's. the Leki's collapsed on her on at least three occasions. Hence the
request for Komperdell supplier!

Collapsed! Probably they weren't tightened correctly, I've never had Leki's collapse on me, YET ;-)

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CB said:

Collapsed! Probably they weren't tightened correctly, I've never had Leki's collapse on
me, YET ;-)

I've had just about everything I've used collapse on me at some point, but never because of faulty
manufacture. Simple fact is that it's reasonably easy to load a pole beyond how strongly you
tightened it up, especially if it's cold and wet. Note that Leki suggest you replace the locking
grommets annually. I wouldn't bother doing it anything like that often, but it does demonstrate they
do wear over time. Since any twist lock mech I've seen is basically the same as Leki's I wouldn't
expect Komperdell are doing anything *that* different, and Leki poles I've used have all been well
built and reliable.

Pete.
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Peter Clinch said:

CB said:

Collapsed! Probably they weren't tightened correctly, I've never had Leki's collapse on me,
YET ;-)

I've had just about everything I've used collapse on me at some point, but never because of faulty
manufacture. Simple fact is that it's reasonably easy to load a pole beyond how strongly you
tightened it up, especially if it's cold and wet. Note that Leki suggest you replace the locking
grommets annually. I wouldn't bother doing it anything like that often, but it does demonstrate
they do wear over time. Since any twist lock mech I've seen is basically the same as Leki's I
wouldn't expect Komperdell are doing anything *that* different, and Leki poles I've used have all
been well built and reliable.

One trick with tightening poles is to set them at the right length, and then to get hold of the
basket and handle (it helps if you wear gloves) to give them a really good tweak to tighten them up
before use. I've never noticed my poles shortening when I've done this. Mind you, I have a strong
grip. Gained from frequent applications of the brakes of my pushbike at the far too numerous traffic
lights. Yes, I am that rare beast, a cyclist who stops at the red light.
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Peter Clinch said:

CB said:

Collapsed! Probably they weren't tightened correctly, I've never had Leki's collapse on me,
YET ;-)

I've had just about everything I've used collapse on me at some point, but never because of faulty
manufacture. Simple fact is that it's reasonably easy to load a pole beyond how strongly you
tightened it up, especially if it's cold and wet. Note that Leki suggest you replace the locking
grommets annually. I wouldn't bother doing it anything like that often, but it does demonstrate
they do wear over time. Since any twist lock mech I've seen is basically the same as Leki's I
wouldn't expect Komperdell are doing anything *that* different, and Leki poles I've used have all
been well built and reliable.

I, well remember a few years back, my wife borrowed my Leki, after forgetting her own wooden
alpenstock/walking stick. She tootled off to climb Ben Wyvis alone. 4 hours later came back, ranting
& raving! Cursing the Leki pole in 3 pieces by then:-0

She's never used one since!!!!!!

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I've used Leki's in the past, only collapsed when I've forgotten to tighten it. now I use fixed
length Swix poles which I like better. lighter and better grip.

And stronger too, but OTOH you can't adjust them and they're a pain to store. If anyone wants some
anyway then Mountain Supplies in Bramear or Aviemore, Mountain Spirit (also Aviemore) or Ilkley
Basecamp would be the places to get them. The "Mountain" is *the* one piece bombproof touring pole,
though alternative baskets may well be on the cards for general trekking (they have wide leather
snow baskets).

Pete.
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Phil Cook said:

One trick with tightening poles is to set them at the right length, and then to get hold of the
basket and handle (it helps if you wear gloves)

Depends on the gloves: plain fleece ones have little grip on smooth aluminium! Usual problem with
slipping pole sections IME is when it's cold and wet. Slush really doesn't help with the friction!

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Yes, I am that rare beast, a cyclist who stops at the red light.

Though there isn't exactly a shortage of tossers who run through reds, it isn't actually that rare
for cyclists to observe traffic lights as they're meant to. Thing is people don't register the
people doing it the right way. Ditto slackwits with no lights after dark.

Pete.
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by the lack of response I wouldn't bother - try LEKI

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hi I am looking for a supplier for komperdell walking poles

Peter Clinch said:

Phil Cook said:

One trick with tightening poles is to set them at the right length, and then to get hold of the
basket and handle (it helps if you wear gloves)

Depends on the gloves: plain fleece ones have little grip on smooth aluminium! Usual problem with
slipping pole sections IME is when it's cold and wet. Slush really doesn't help with the friction!

I said to get hold of the handle and basket for that very reason. You get a far better grip there.
The wearing of gloves may help if you don't want dirty paws

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Quoted message said:

Yes, I am that rare beast, a cyclist who stops at the red light.

Though there isn't exactly a shortage of tossers who run through reds, it isn't actually that rare
for cyclists to observe traffic lights as they're meant to. Thing is people don't register the
people doing it the right way. Ditto slackwits with no lights after dark.

Or the brain dead moron who rode past me last night as I was strolling along a footpath across Hyde
Park. He flew silently past me missing me by about six inches and couldn't understand why I called
him a %*#*ing idiot.
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Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"

Phil Cook said:

I said to get hold of the handle and basket for that very reason. You get a far better grip there.
The wearing of gloves may help if you don't want dirty paws

Though note the baskets are just pop on and not actually solidly attached to prevent rotation in
many/most cases, so it doesn't necessarily help too much at that end. Using the grip certainly
helps though.

Pete.
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