Alpkit Shox Comfort Twins Shock Absorbing Trekking Poles Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- Alpkit
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Alpkit Shox Comfort Twins Shock Absorbing Trekking Poles
All Alpkit trekking poles use one of the following adjustment systems. Please follow the instructions that apply to your poles.
IMPORTANT:
Thank you for purchasing an Alpkit trekking pole (or poles if you got the Twins). Please curtail your excitement and do not use the product until you have read, understood, and complies with all the instructions and warnings contained within this manual.
SNAPLOCK WIDGETS
Extending and adjusting:
- To open, hold the pole in one hand and use your thumb to open the Snaplock cam.
- Extend or adjust to size before closing the cam again.
If the pole is slipping, you may need to adjust the Snaplock tension:
- Open the cam, then turn the adjustment screw until the cam closes securely and without too much resistance. Do not overtighten, this can jam the mechanism or damage the pole.
- Turn screw clockwise to tighten or anti-clockwise to loosen.
TWIST LOCK
- To unlock, twist the lower pole section to the left, extend or adjust to your requirements.
- Twist to the right to lock back into position.
- Do not overtighten. This may jam the mechanism or damage the pole.
- Do not extend beyond the STOP line.
Occasionally the expanding widget may not lock on the inside of the pole. If
this happens pull out the lower section. Make sure the widget is clean and
dry. Twist the widget with
you insert it back into the larger pole. Twist to lock.
If this product does not meet your expectations upon delivery or does not live
up to the demands placed upon it, please return it within 3 years of purchase
for repair, replacement or refund. If the problem is our fault then we will do
this to your satisfaction, if it’s your fault we will help the best we can!
Email: support@alpkit.com
Phone: 01773 417007
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QUICKWIRE CONNECTORS
- Adjust for length using the upper Snaplock mechanism.
- Pull out the highest pole section, allowing the connectors to slide into position until the locking pin pops out. It is typically nested inside the handle pole section.
- To fold, press in the locking pin and slide in the highest pole section, this will give the internal wire the slack it needs for you to fold your poles them back up again.
USING THE STRAPS
- Put your hand through the bottom of the strap loop and pull the strap down by holding the grip.
- pole with a relaxed grip, but not so tight that the it cuts of the circulation to your hand.
- To adjust the straps, pull the adjustment strap to release the stopper, adjust the strap length before pulling the strap loop to pull the stopper into place.
SIZING YOUR POLES
- set the pole length so that when your hand is in the strap and your elbow is bent pole tips should be behind you, pushing your forward with the natural swing of your arms.
- When ascending technical sections, shorten your poles from the ground when held out at arm’s length.
- When descending, extend your poles and use them to your knees.
INCORRECT USE
These poles are designed for progression and are not designed for the rigours
of skiing or as medical crutches (Fig 2).
Carbon poles: Lower pole fractures may occur if the tip is lodged in
cracks and a forward pressure is applied. Take care on rocky terrain
(especially limestone pavements (Fig 1).
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- Clean your trekking poles periodically, especially after use in muddy and wet conditions. To clean, pull poles out of pole sleeves before wiping with a damp cloth.
- Allow poles to dry completely before reassembly and storage. Storing poles in wet conditions can cause parts
- Release Snaplock before storing for a long time.
- Check your poles regularly for dents and cracks that may prevent adjustment or weaken the pole.
- Oil any screw threads periodically.
CONTINUE THE JOURNEY
When your partnership with this product is over please don’t leave it hidden in a cupboard, never to see another adventure. Wash it, pass it on, give to a friend, sell it, donate it to charity, make it into something else or recycle it and let someone else live their dream.
References
- Continuum Project | Creating a Circular Economy | Alpkit
- Alpkit Stores | Alpkit
- Ask us about Outdoor Equipment, Clothing and Bikes | Alpkit