14mm Walking Pole Link (Twist Lock)

Please note: We cannot guarantee this pole will work with all flick-lock style walking poles. It will fit some by Leki and Black Diamond and therefore we recommend you watch the video to assertain if it is worth trying with your model. Please also see the 'Missing Link' extender for 12mm poles sections which may be a better option.

At last the strongest, most stable, reliable solution to convert your walking poles into a support for the Teepee style shelter, Shangri-La 3, Shangri-La 4, Megalight, Megamid, Hex Peak, tarp and any shelter requiring a solid tall adjustable pole.

This came to me in a 'light-bulb' moment when I was struggling to use a strap linking system to tie two walking poles together to create a single strong supporting pole. Although it worked I wouldn't want to rely on it in a storm and looking at the inherent strength of the top two sections of a traditional walking pole, it occurred to me that a short lower extension which linked them with another two identical sections would be ideal.

Once I did my research as to the diameter of most walking poles I could get my hands on, I realized that most of them use a 14mm diameter pole as the lowest section (before it tapers) and thus the 300mm x 14mm extension unit was born.

(This extender suits poles which are made from 18mm, 16mm and 14mm sections. Slim lightweight poles made from 16mm, 14mm and 12mm sections require our other extension tube)

Currently this extension unit is known to fit Alpkit, Craig Hoppers, Leki (Classic Only), Pacer, Mountain King (Carbon Compact and Expedition) and Trekmates walking poles. This list will be added to, as the knowledge base expands.

Measuring your pole diameter
Twist and remove the lower section of your walking pole. You need to measure at the top of the pole, just below the 'twist lock' system.

If you don't have the manufacturers information or a digital caliper, you can try this simple method. Mathematically with a radius of 7mm the (internal) circumference should be  2 x pi x R = 43.96mm. However, if you use a slip of paper and wrap it around the pole, then lay it against a ruler, we are getting a measurement of 48-50mm. That's close enough!

Specifications:

• Total length including expanders 380mm x 14mm
• Extension allows a maximum limit of 250mm
• Alloy
• Colour: Magenta
• Weight: 46g