My expensive fliplocks from a diff mfr collapse ALL the time. Am I missing something? Why are these better?
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I don't know the technical aspects of why they're better. I can only give you my experience. My wife and I have used ours for the part two years at Shenandoah Nationsl Park. We've hiked groomed and rocky trails from spring to fall, several times per month. The polls have remained locked and solid on every hike. Never had to make any mid-hike adjustments.
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I think you don't have enough tension on the locks. Turn them to make the locking mechanism too tight to lock....then back off until they do lock.Give it a try.
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I have used mine on several hikes, and I'm a big guy ... so slips, no collapses, steady as a rock. Excellent product ... suggest you test them thoroughly within Amazon's return period.
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Dunno why yours are collapsing. I got these a year ago and I literally have NEVER had that problem.
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I don't reallyKnow how to answer this question except to say that mine have never collapsed & I use them all the time. The locking mechanism it's be better on these ones. When they snap shut. They stay that way until I manually unclamp them.
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My fliplocks on these poles never unflip, but if I haven't been careful about checking the tension when adjusting the length, then the poles will sometimes collapse because I didn't make them tight enough.
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These are the backups to my Lekis. Both require occasionial tension adjustment. Make sure to tighten them as needed.
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I have not tried or seen if they hold up to bolt cutters, but I can tell you they can jam up; I'm not sure if it was due to the rainy conditions or not but the lock mechanism tumblers either rusted or someone had damaged them previously trying to get it open without the key...I eventlually got it open but it would not lock again.
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Here are the points I will make : 1. Storing this kryptonite U lock will take a bit of thought with bungee cords or such. 2. It is a heavy little thing, about five pounds. 3. It will very likely keep your bike safe, and one cannot say that about most other locks. Other locks have advantages like costing less, weighing less, storing easier, and fitting more posts and racks... but not keeping your bike safe. Final point is that the smaller the U lock the less vulnerable to attack it is, but of course this means there are fewer places that you can lock to. I lost my Trek with a cable lock, bought a better trek and this much better lock..no problems for 2 years in Miami which is one of the many bike theft capitols. I would get this lock and work around the problems that security requires.
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Mine stayed closed so well I had to loosen it a bit so I could flip it open easier. You should have no problems. (:
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There are four flip latches that secure this case shut; these are flipped open to unlatch the case but these do not 'lock' the caer. I have found that these are difficult to close and almost impossible to have them remain closed during transport.
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I have had my snapware Glasslock storage containers for almost a year and have not had any trouble with them at all, I love them. Have you contacted the place where you purchased the containers to inquire about purchasing a rubber seal? My guess is it would be easier and cheaper to just purchase another container! Good luck
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We just received ours and are having the same problem, I think. The spring tension in the plastic "accordion" is so high that the locks won't hold. Is that what you're describing?
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I had the same issue. Buck spokeswoman told me they come "tight" and through use, it will improve. I had to cycle the "action" hundreds of times to get it manageable, but still too tight for "unlocking" with ease.
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Hi John.I've have this pair on my full suspension mtb. They lasted me a bit then broke off. Rear will break off first then front.For the front fender, I had issues having it stay in tight so I did some modifications by putting a rubber band to get a better grip to stay in.My advise to you is, buy the DeFender™ XC1/XC11 Set, they come in 26 and 29 inch depending on your wheel size. Find them cheap on ebay! Got mine there. They look much better, more durable, and newest model from Topeak. Yours is a hardtail so you'll be fine. More of a problem with full suspension bikes when it comes to rear fenders but there are special ones made for FS MTB like the mudhugger. Hi John.I've have this pair on my full suspension mtb. They lasted me a bit then broke off. Rear will break off first then front.For the front fender, I had issues having it stay in tight so I did some modifications by putting a rubber band to get a better grip to stay in.My advise to you is, buy the DeFender™ XC1/XC11 Set, they come in 26 and 29 inch depending on your wheel size. Find them cheap on ebay! Got mine there. They look much better, more durable, and newest model from Topeak. Yours is a hardtail so you'll be fine. More of a problem with full... » Read More Hi John.I've have this pair on my full suspension mtb. They lasted me a bit then broke off. Rear will break off first then front.For the front fender, I had issues having it stay in tight so I did some modifications by putting a rubber band to get a better grip to stay in.My advise to you is, buy the DeFender™ XC1/XC11 Set, they come in 26 and 29 inch depending on your wheel size. Find them cheap on ebay! Got mine there. They look much better, more durable, and newest model from Topeak. Yours is a hardtail so you'll be fine. More of a problem with full suspension bikes when it comes to rear fenders but there are special ones made for FS MTB like the mudhugger. « Show Less
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Hi. I have had the same problem. I have no answer. I have actually returned a couple to the mfgr. I like them but they don't last.
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I have those locks for quite a while. The way I take care of them whenever hard to open/close is squeeze both end, then they worked.
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They have a taper crimp. Which I am not sold on...I prefer the Dillon crimp die. BUT there is a significant price difference.
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Amazon sells flip up cover by butler creek and come in a wide choice of dia sizes, and styles for both the eye and front, im not currently near my ar or I would of put my calipers on it and gave you a good measurement of each. Ive been thinking about getting a set myself.
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Sorry but I return the it. I may have had a defective one because I couldn't change the combination to my own. Bought the master lock instead.
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Twist lock -- then it extends. It seems good and tight/secure, but I haven't extended it much. I have not noticed the camera rotating, but as I said, normally I just use it at the collapsed length.
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Hi,I never collapse mine because I have a hard time turning the rubber grip. If you want one that collapses easily, look around for one that easily turns and snaps in place (I've seen that type). MASK
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I actually hadn't even noticed until I got your message and checked. The fit is a little loose but that does not appear to harm the functionality. The attachment is very secure--it is not as though the "looseness" is an indication of a poor fit. It may actually be part of the design--you want to be able to easily detach, empty, and reattach the bottom unit. IMHO a "tight" fit would more likely jam if there were any foreign articles or dirt in the way.