[at-l] Hiking Poles Leki vs. REI

[KarenS62@aol.com (KarenS62@aol.com)]

In a message dated 3/25/02 3:38:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
m_factor@hotmail.com writes:


> If you are considering an AT hike, then I think  the name recognition and 
> service reputation that Leki provides might just be worth it.  Leki comes 
> to 
> Trail Days each year and services hiking poles.  They will take your word 
> for it over the phone if you have a problem and send a replacement pole to 
> your next mail drop with just a phone call - and BEFORE receiving the 
> problem pole from you.  

Have to agree with Mara here. I had a set of REI poles that were nothing but 
trouble. It was an issue with the straps and after three return visits, the 
guy at REI finally gave me a set of Lekis.  He said, "You won't have ANY 
problems with these" and I haven't after another couple hundred miles on 
these. 

Spend the extra $ and get Leki brand. Plus , it's a great excuse to go to 
Trail Days. "I have to go get my poles fixed up". 

POG


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