Komperdell Poles

“I have just returned from REI, where I was able to purchase (at the members only garage sale) a pair of Komperdell ski poles. Both are adjustable, but one needs repair. The expansion nut is blown on one of them, but I was reasonable assured that this was easy to fix. I figured that for 10.00, I couldn't lose. Now, where do I get an expansion nut from ?”

“usually, you need a new pole or pole section.

leki has replaceable nuts, tho.”

“Thanks, Rad.



Also, I'd like this post to be seen and not burried by spocks bu!!sh!t posts.”

“I have Leki's laqtis, don't have any information that would help with the Komperdell problem. However, it was refreshing to see a post that was not (A) one of spock's BS threads or (B) yo-yo defense”

“i'd try to find someone else with a broken pole (difft section, tho) and offer to buy it.

OOOOOR, got to rei and ask if they have any left overs from other broken poles.










anyone got a broken komperdell?”

“REI would be my choice... I got friends there.. who have all these back closets full of miscellaneous parts.”

“REI is no good. Guy checked it out before I left. I figure that even if I can't get it fixed, I have one treking pole for 10 bones. Thanks for the help, everyone. Please, keep it coming..”

“good thinking laqtis, I only use one most of the time anyway”

“I don't follow ya laqtis.. you want a spare part, right?..”

“Yeah, TD. These poles adjust. The expansion nut is the part that lock the pole at the desired height when you twist it.

I've emailed Leki. It looks like they do sell replacement for it, but I wanted to make sure first before I ordered. Thanks again, Rad for the sugeestion.”

“leki and komperdell parts are different.”

“uMm. DUH.. I know they adjust.. (I have a pair of Lekis) what I was saying.. is that REI has a lot of replacement parts.. at least the store in Nashville does..

so if you knew the part number.. I am sure I could get it for you.. and mail it to you.”

“I am saying I could most likely get ANY part you wanted..”

“the dawg is offering his parts to you.


blech!!”

“AAAAAHhhhhhhhh!!! sorry. Trying to multi task and I'm failing. I had 8 people talking to me at once, plus posting....

Thanks, TD . I don't have the part number and the komperdell website is mostly in German. They are made for REI. It's the snowshoe version. Thanks for your help....”

“yeah rad, and they are pole parts”

“Just send an e-mail to Komperdell in english telling them what you want. I'm sure the part is pretty universal. Most Germans speak english.”

“heh heh..... Chili said pole...”

“That's right it's rei garage sale weekend!!!! AND Birch is away, I have the checkbook!!!! YEA!”

“Sas - Hopefully there's something left. When I went to the one in Troy, there wasn't a lot left. But, they are having a sale on T-shirts and Shorts. 50% off of the last markdown. I bought a cool dry wiking thingy t shirt for 12 bones. Good deal!”

“hee hee

laqtis said 'bones'”

“12 of them?!? gooood deal ;-) so this REI thing is at every REI store?”

“I think so. The garage sale is for members only but the rest of the sale is open to everyone.”

“hee hee

laqtis said 'members'”

“kewl...i have a gift certificate for there :-)”

“LOL @ Violin!!!”

“laqtis, why don't cha try contacting komperdell and telling them the thingy is busted. Maybe they'll send ya one for free.”

“Sas - yep, e mailed them when I got home from work. We'll see what happens. Whatcha get birch at REI?”

“I didn't go yesterday. We'll see what today brings.”

“Could you take your pole to any shop that stocks Leki and see if the store wallah will let you have a fiddle with one of his poles to see if it is compatible.

Incidently do all you guys pole? I could make this a seperate thread couldnt I.”

“Hey - I emailed Komperdell and told them about my situation. They emailed back and asked for my address so they could send out a replacement part to me for free!! How cool is that??”

“Very cool! Email them back and tell them you need some more rubber tip guards too! (and then give them to me)

You got yerself a deal laqtis!!!!”

“...Bought a pair of Komperdell poles today for $15.00...missing the plastic tips and baskets (I can buy parts for$10.40 from Sierra Trading Post-Tips AND Baskets).

The poles are made by Komperdell for LL Bean, 2 section, max extension 145CM, marked Snow - Trek. They are blue and very obviously brand new, not a scratch on them, no wear on the grips, adjustable straps...

Antone know about these? The LL Bean Site had no info...either TOO new, or old, just seldom used...”

“Which grip did they have on them ST? Rubber? Plastic? Cork? Foam?”

“just be careful, Kemp's are prone to break ifn they twist loose and stick in the dirt.”

“Plastic...sorry for the delay, trying to install a wireless router...”

“I use & like Komperdell 3-sections. I always wanted 3 section so I could attach them to my pack without them getting in the way. (Never have) I did trash the previous set. I'm kinda rough on things & bushwhack. I like carbide tips & I like using the baskets year round (works good for sandy stream crossings & mud too) The paint chips off very easy but I don't care.”

“just be careful, Kemp's are prone to break ifn they twist loose and stick in the dirt.”
Jackstraw
8:27:05 PM
12/16/05

Uh Oh. Wonder if this is why I got mine for 60% (plus?) off at REI? I beat the #&%!$ out of my poles - don't know how to be careful.

I'll let you know how many miles I get out of them.

;)”

“you might try setting the length then using a very small piece of Duct tape to keep them from twisting loose. the natural twist of the wrist tends to loosen them.”

“They do tend to loosen a bit - I just thought it was me being stupid. :D

Oh well - they really cost nothing and I really needed them for my kness. When the guy at REI rang them up I blurted out "Are you sure?"

That's the first time I lost my composure when I thought a store had made a big mistake in my favor. ;)”

“Mine are about 3 years old and have been beat to hell and I've never had a problem with mine twisting lose or breaking. I did have a problem with the [s]little cap thinggy[/s] expanding wedge not catching but I just pulled it out and cleaned out the inside (it seems to have a lot of aluminum power built up over the years) and work great again.
last edited: 12/16/05 8:49:07 PM”

“...so, the router is on line, I'm now the uncertain owner of a wireless lan....from 70 feet, the signal to the networked computer in the bedroom is shown as weak...moving the router out of the cabinet and up on top may help...but it's working...


Still no luck finding the poles on line...doesn't matter, I don't use them for hiking anyway, I just needed nesting poles for use when setting up my SilTarp....should work okay for that anyway...

By the way, did I mention that I bought them at UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE?...MOOHAHAHAHAHA!”

“I have had Komperdell poles for a while now. They are the titanal version (ultralight) - imagine that. I don't give them particularly good TLC and I vault myself across creeks and such with them, so you know they get the crap beat out of them. They have held up pretty well.

They are 3-section poles and a couple of the section have stuck a little when trying to adjust them, but I have been able to force them into working without taking them apart for any type of real cleaning and referb that they most certainly deserve.”

“i've had a set of 3 section komp's that i've used for 4-5 years. i like them. they've been great sticks.

i use them for my siltarp also. having them twist loose has never been an issue when using them in any manner. i did however, have the same issue as deore with the expansion nut. mine was also due to what appeared to be "aluminum powder".
last edited: 12/16/05 10:37:01 PM”

“I've been using Komperdells for about 5 years now. Old, but good. If they can handle my fat butt on the down hill, they can handle any thing!

And yes, I'm stil alive! Miss you!”