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For the past twenty years or more I have been using Kohla telescopic poles that incorporate internal concealed twist locking mechanism. I am concerned that your FlickLock system will not take the same compression load as my existing poles. Also as the lock system is external to the poles are they likely to snag on the undergrowth, and is it possible the flip catches when snagged will pop open and result in the pole collapsing? Are your poles capable of taking a lateral load as when the pole is snagged in undergrowth, etc, they may become subject to bending forces? I have had this happen. I would be grateful if you would address my concerns. I look forward to your response.
Hi Ian,
A flick lock or lever lock mechanism has alost replaced the twist lock mechanism in all walking poles and they will take the same compression loads but do remember poles are for support and they are not designed to take the full weight of the user.
Your right in that it could be possible for the mechanism to snag in undergrowth under certain conditions but I would ask if you would really have the need for walking poles at that point if the undergrowth was causing that much of a problem.
Black Diamond were one of the first if not the first companies to introduce a lever lock system which has been improved and update over the years. Leki were late to the party , as such, but there system , which has also been revised ad updated is also very good. If however, you would like to stick with a twist lock system , perhaps have a look at the Leki Trail:
https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/leki-trail-walking-poles/
Strong , reliable and not too expensive.
Thank you for your response, much appreciated.
However, I must respectfully disagree with the assertion that poles are not designed to take the full weight of the user. In my experience, they have frequently prevented falls by allowing me to transfer my weight onto them in moments of imbalance. This kind of load-bearing capability is not just incidental, it’s essential to their function in real-world use.
I also regularly use my poles when navigating through undergrowth, where they serve not only for support but also as protection against nettles, brambles, and other hazards. The potential for external locking mechanisms to snag or disengage in such conditions is a valid concern.
Thanks again for engaging with my query.