Tarp Tent v/s Conventional Tent

[rafe]

I've finally retired my 13 year old twist-lock Lekis. They got bent up on the LT last month and I wasn't able to straighten them properly. I don't feel right exercising the "lifetime guarantee" on these things. They owe me nothing.

[Vegan Packer]

Why am I the only person on earth who has never had a problem with twist lock joints on numerous tripods and one pair of hiking poles.

I never had a problem with mine, but they were heavy. I am one of the few that likes them with the shock absorber option, and I never had a problem with those, either. When I went looking for new poles with twistlocks and shock absorbers, I couldn't find any that were lightweight, so I skeptically switch to the latch style. Luckily, those have also served me well.

[Venchka]

Good to know. If I switch, it's your fault. Grinning.

Wayne


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[Vegan Packer]

Well, then my insurance to your good luck would be to suggest getting the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ poles, 12-13 ounces, depending upon length.

[Venchka]

Buying those will depend on which tent I buy.
I'm still not convinced that carbon poles would have survived my one near catastrophic need for trekking poles.
Pondering.

Wayne


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