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PostedSep 1, 2009 at 11:22 pm

I noticed something about the LT4's that I received in the mail today and how they were different than the original ones I received. Can anyone examine theirs and tell me if they have the same thing occuring? Im posting a drawing to better explain things because I unfortunately do not have access to my camera at the moment.

LT4's

As you can see with pole #1 the inside pole does not insert all the way back into the outside pole sleeve. In fact it sticks 1 inch out of it. On the other hand, the inside pole of drawing #2 has completely recoiled back into the outside sleeve.

The original poles I got were like #2. However, my new ones are like #1. From my experience, I have always seen all poles completely collaspe down into their outside sleeves. It seems like it is a good idea to do so, both for better compactability and for keeping outside elements from entering inside the sleeve shafts.

All said and done, how do your poles look like and do you feel as though I have a right to be concerned about this since my original poles did completely collaspe down into one another. It should also be noted that I got 2 sets of poles with this second order and both sets are like pole #1.

Thanks ahead of time.

Turley BPL Member
PostedSep 1, 2009 at 11:33 pm

My LT4's (short model) completely compact…so option number two it is.

PostedSep 2, 2009 at 6:46 am

I do not have the L4s. Its fair to say, though, that I've had that problem with other trekking poles that have mashed out hundreds of miles with.

That's never occurred with a new pair for me.

N. F. BPL Member
PostedSep 2, 2009 at 1:02 pm

My new regular length LT4's are like the drawing on top, #1

PostedSep 5, 2009 at 5:01 pm

Should I ask for a new pair or be happy with the ones I received? It just seems to me like they should be fully closeable, but then who am I to say, this is my first set of poles ever.

PostedSep 5, 2009 at 6:21 pm

Not 100% sure if I understand the question but on the GG page you can see that the lower part when collapsed does not go all the way in ( last two pictures)
http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/Lightrek4_Trekking_Poles_Khyber_Camo.html
BTW, I had a six day test drive of the camo version and liked them very much except that I still find the BD FlickLock easier to use, but I am one of the few that adjusts the pole length going up and down. If I already not had two pairs of BD poles I would buy them….
Franco

PostedSep 6, 2009 at 1:14 am

Timothy,

I see it like Franco (they're supposed to stick out).

If you have any doubts or concerns, call or email Grant; he'd be happy to answer your question!

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