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Black Diamond Spire Elliptic Trekking Pole

Item #BLD1004 | 0 in Stock

how do you make the pole open (extend)

By Ranked #398 - Trekking Poles August 17, 2008

how do you make the pole open (extend)

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By Ranked #94 - Trekking Poles March 5, 2012

I'm guessing you are having a problem extending the flicklock upon first receiving the poles, as I did. My poles seem to have been forcefully collapsed and I needed to use extreme force to extend the section the fliplock controls.

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By Backcountry.com Vendor Rep Ranked #323 - Trekking Poles August 25, 2008

Pinch the button on the lower adjustment and pull the lower shaft out. It has two positions - collapsed and fulled extended. It is fully extended when you hear the "click". The top (black Flicklock mechanism) is where the adjustment to your height is made. The Flicklock works like a bicycle seatpost - use your thumb to open with the pole in your hand. An adjustment screw is there to adjust the tension if you need it. The Flicklock should be factory tightened.

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Tech Specs:

Usable Range:
(standard) 41 x 55 in, (compact) 37 x 49 in 
Collapsed Length:
(standard) 27 in, (compact) 25 in 
Shaft:
aluminum 
Grip:
dual-density rubber and foam 
Tip:
carbide 
Locking Mechanism:
flickLock top, binary bottom 
Included Baskets:
1 pair 
Weight:
(standard) 1 lb 4 oz, (compact) 1 lb 3 oz 
Recommended Use:
hiking, backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 
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