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    leki triggers?

    im lookin at new poles and there are some good deals on lekis on rei-outlet.com. but whats the deal with the trigger thingy? is it a good/bad thing, and do you have to use the thing that goes on your gloves, or can you just use a strap? thanks for helpin
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    Couple different kinds of Trigger grips. There is the kind that has what you might call a "hand holster" and releases at the connect point on top of the grip. There is the normal yellow velcro strap (my fav) that also releases the same way (this year.)

    The release mechanism releases to easily, in my opinion. Lean on your straps in the liftline? They'll release.

    Buy the poles, try them this winter and if you hate the release you can buy $3 epoxy to epoxy the release mechanism in place so it won't release.

    Awesome poles, apart from my personal dislike of the Trigger system.
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    got the holster system and love it, different strokes for different folks I guess
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    Originally posted by phUnk
    Couple different kinds of Trigger grips. There is the kind that has what you might call a "hand holster" and releases at the connect point on top of the grip. There is the normal yellow velcro strap (my fav) that also releases the same way (this year.)

    The release mechanism releases to easily, in my opinion. Lean on your straps in the liftline? They'll release.

    Buy the poles, try them this winter and if you hate the release you can buy $3 epoxy to epoxy the release mechanism in place so it won't release.

    Awesome poles, apart from my personal dislike of the Trigger system.
    "Hello Leki, this is phUnk. Remember, I'm one of your sponsored riders. Yes, did you read my post? Yes..., yes I'd like 3 more pairs of poles. Tank yew!"

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    i like my triggers.

    i'd buy them again.

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    Being a slut does not necessitate dishonesty. Leki has a bunch of other grip styles besides the Trigger. I have used at least 3 other Leki grips and loved them all. Furthermore, I think their poles kick ass.

    Therefore:
    vapor lock - bitch.

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    I got a pair of Lekis last year and I have to say they're the best poles I've ever owned. I bought the Titanium poles, and they came with the trigger. I do like it, but they do release a little too easily. It's not terrible, but you do have to kinda be aware of your hands when you're just standing around so that you don't release them on accident.

    If you don't like them, all of their trigger poles come with normal straps too (which you can then glue in if you want). So be sure to ask the shop for those. Leki ships every pair of triggers with both straps, so don't let a salesperson say the normal straps cost extra. That's bs, but I could see it happening.
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    cool

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    these are what I've used for the past 3 seasons. great poles.
    these are the ones you should buy.

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    UTDave's Vision Venom Lekis are what I've used for the past few seasons and I love em.

    I also use their all-alum World Cup pole, which rocks.
    vapor lock - bitch.

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    if mine ever came with the normal straps i've lost them. anybody know where i can get some new ones? (i checked the leki site)

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    if mine ever came with the normal straps i've lost them. anybody know where i can get some new ones? (i checked the leki site)
    Might still have some at home, I'll check it out for you and reply to this later.

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    Originally posted by UTdave
    these are what I've used for the past 3 seasons. great poles.
    these are the ones you should buy.
    No wonder they're on sale, the shafts are bent.

    drC

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    Originally posted by flykdog
    if mine ever came with the normal straps i've lost them. anybody know where i can get some new ones? (i checked the leki site)
    Call em. They'll hook you up.
    vapor lock - bitch.

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    Thanks mang, I have'nt been around for awhile and almost forgot about asking. I'll call them monday.

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    Got 'em.. jury's still out though.

    I like *skiing* with them... but I hate having the attachment on my glove at all times. Pain in the arse trying to carry things being that the little plastic thing is right in the palm of your hand (for obvious reasons).

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    Just ordered the Fusions. To think I almost bought a pair the other day for 20 bucks more.
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