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[at-l] advice sought for pole (fwd)
- Subject: [at-l] advice sought for pole (fwd)
- From: Priyodarshi Majumdar <priyo@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu>
- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 23:45:46 -0600 (CST)
Hi Marty,
To contact Thermarest manufacturers contact
Cascade Designs at:
1-800-531-9531, or
www.cascadedesigns.com
Good luck.
Priyo.
> Hi all and welcome back Felix -
>
> I've got a telescoping, 3 section Tracks pole by Thermarest. I guess the
> best description of the system is expanding locking system - that is I need
> to twist the sections to release to adjust and tighten to set the height.
> Problem is that the locking system doesn't lock. I've twisted, big strong
> men have even twisted, the sections and still the ... thing colapses at most
> inappropriate moments( like stream crossings, downhills). We've replaced the
> O-ring, thinking it was dry and not gripping, but that didn't help.
>
> I have thought of setting the pole at the best height and then duck taping it
> set, but there goes one of the benefits of an adjustable pole!!
>
> Anyone have any ideas? Like maybe buy another pole?? (Ouch, my cash flow!)
> Does anyone have an e-mail address for Thermarest and are they responsive to
> customers?
>
> Thanks for any and all help.
>
> PS. I do get a tad tired of clicking, but have found (after much persuasion)
> that the metal tip works much better than the rubber foot on rocky paths.
>
> Marty
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