Haven't broke my grass sticks purchased at thier launch. Madeline has broke the carbide tips off here twice. They keep sending repair kits.
Campaign to rebrand as Liki or noLeki starts herePS: Why is this site insistently capitalizing "LEKI"? Please. My writing is my own. Don't screw with it. I meant what I said and I said what I meant.
@jmills115 might have some extra grips.Now this interests me. I love my Grass Sticks poles and I've not heard of anyone breaking one. So is there a way to buy a set of LEKI pole grips, or do I have to buy a pair of poles and remove the grips?
I was re-reading comments today after this was bumped and I have to say, we have several members here who love their Grass Sticks, but the time I demo'd a pair I just couldn't get used to the feel of them. Not sure why, but there was something unique about them that I just couldn't warm up to.Haven't broke my grass sticks purchased at thier launch. Madeline has broke the carbide tips off here twice. They keep sending repair kits.
I love the flex for alpine skiing. But for touring they flex too much.I was re-reading comments today after this was bumped and I have to say, we have several members here who love their Grass Sticks, but the time I demo'd a pair I just couldn't get used to the feel of them. Not sure why, but there was something unique about them that I just couldn't warm up to.
I have the Soul Poles (purchased about 6-7 years ago) and I really like them. I do have a pair of older LEKI carbon Trigger poles, but I hated the straps. I need the gloves/mittens.I was re-reading comments today after this was bumped and I have to say, we have several members here who love their Grass Sticks, but the time I demo'd a pair I just couldn't get used to the feel of them. Not sure why, but there was something unique about them that I just couldn't warm up to.
We should be able to compare in the next week or so.Anyone here cares to compare the Venom 3D to the Carbon 14 3D in terms of swing weight and balance? I'd imagine that the heavier upper of the Venom gives it a nice swing weight, at the cost of visual flashiness (and, pressure to ski better with such a thing in hand)?
Same here Mike, they should be coming this week. Bought some gloves too. I’m originally from Montgomery County myself.Definitely interested in this thread since I just bought the Vario Peak 3d poles last week and they arrive Friday in the mail. Timing is perfect. Picked them up untried because they were going out of stock everywhere.
Phil,They are on par with any glove I have had from Hestra.
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The Boa works, snugs up the glove really nice. It is not their warmest glove but great for mid cold tempsPhil,
do you like the boa system? I almost went with that glove but figured I’d try the model with Gore-Tex in it first. How we I might need something warmer for really cold days.
Have you been able to? Is that posted somewhere that I missed? Thanks.We should be able to compare in the next week or so.
This was my experience as well. Years ago, I owned a pair of carbon fiber adjustable poles from LEKI. I fell on them and broke one (as @Tony S says: user error). Because I had owned them less than a year, I contacted LEKI and they sent me a replacement. BTW, my iPad seems to correct “LEKI“ to “Lexi”.LEKI grips are put on with an adhesive that resembles plain old hot glue. Warm the grips and use your preferred pulling method and they pop off. The glue is even reusable; warm with a hair dryer or heat gun on low and put the grip back on.
Regarding all the concerns about breakage. I'm not sure what LEKI is currently doing, but about 7 years ago I broke a Carbon 14s and although it was clearly my fault, I decided to contact LEKI to see if they would do anything for me. To my surprise they replaced the broken pole with a pair of new poles (since they no longer had that exact model's graphics). I did have to wait for the new poles to arrive in the following season, but that kind of customer service is what keeps customers for life.
I’m curious about this. I have an extra pair of LEKI grips and am considering purchasing a pair of Grass Sticks having them install the grips. But I love the feel of the LEKI poles a lot: I worry that the bamboo poles will feel clunky by comparison. Maybe @Ron can comment.I was re-reading comments today after this was bumped and I have to say, we have several members here who love their Grass Sticks, but the time I demo'd a pair I just couldn't get used to the feel of them. Not sure why, but there was something unique about them that I just couldn't warm up to.
well, recognizing that LEKI is a sponsor here first off, so its a good thing to buy their gear. That said, as a disclosure, I am a mountain rep for Grass sticks but I started out just really loving them. I dont find them clunky at all, they are quite light and have a fantastic swing weight (probably the first thing people notice) . Keep in mind, you order them by whatever shaft length you want so that helps dial in their performance. The grips are no wider than any other pole and are quite "grippy". Of course with LEKI, there are thinner grips available if you prefer a really thin grip.I’m curious about this. I have an extra pair of LEKI grips and am considering purchasing a pair of Grass Sticks having them install the grips. But I love the feel of the LEKI poles a lot: I worry that the bamboo poles will feel clunky by comparison. Maybe @Ron can comment.
did you try our bamboo or soul poles. our's are quite stiff.I love the flex for alpine skiing. But for touring they flex too much.