Are trekking poles supposed to slip?
I've never used poles before but have been thinking of trying out a pair this season.
Went to my local outdoor retailer this weekend and was checking out their selection.
Tried a half dozen pair of different models of Leki's with Speedlocks and every one of them slipped (got shorter) when I pushed down with only moderate force.
Did the same thing with a half dozen different models of Black Diamond poles with Flicklocks and none of them slipped.
Showed 2 different sales people what was happening and both of them said that this was normal.
They said that the poles are supposed to slip so that they don't break.
I wasn't pushing down all that hard and it would seem to me that a pole that collapses when you need it most would be a bad thing.
Is this normal?
Has anyone else experienced this?
How about with brands other than Leki's or Black Diamond?