Rocktrail Aluminium Hiking Poles - Manual (Page 8)

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traversing (Fig. c)
The upper pole should be shortened and the lower pole lengthened
so that both offer support.
c
ascent/descent (Fig. d/e)
When walking uphill, the poles should be shortened in such a way
that they offer comfortable support. When walking downhill, the poles
should be extended so that they help to support a comfortable, upright
posture.
d e
open/close (Fig. F)
The direction of force required to open and close is displayed on the up-
per section of the hiking pole. Hold the upper part of the pole firmly and
turn the lower section to the right to tighten and to the left to open.
Screw shut only as tightly as required so that you are able to loosen it
again.
F
Close
Open
note:
• After locking the strap ensure the closures are secure by lightly leaning
onto the pole.
• Do not tighten the poles past the “STOP“ mark.
• At very high tightening forces, the closure system of the hiking poles
reaches a clamping force of about 140kg.
• Loads over 100kg can cause damage to the clamping system, should
the clamping system be deactivated at the time.
• If the pole will not close correctly, pull each individual segment out of
the pole itself. Turn the locking
system manually 2-3 turns to the
right, until the orange clamping
device starts to widen slightly (see
fig. G). Then place the individual
pole segments into the pole once
again and fix to the desired length.
g