LEKI Photosystem Alu Replacement Lower Section
Product code LESECL50 - Nature Anodized
£21.95
Description
LEKI Code: LESECL50 14 mm Lower Section 534 mm Length Nature Anodized Speed Lock 1 (SL1) 16/14 mm Section Production Era: 2011–2014
The Photosystem Alu was built around the Speed Lock 1 lever mechanism and a full aluminium construction — a robust, straightforward trekking pole for walkers who prioritised durability and ease of adjustment on the longer routes of Exmoor or the wide moorland paths of the Howgills. The 534 mm lower section is among the longer specifications in the SL1 aluminium range, giving taller walkers the adjustment depth they need without compromising the structural geometry of the pole. When that section bends or cracks from a rock strike, this genuine replacement restores the exact 14 mm diameter, 534 mm printed length, and nature anodized finish. Finished in nature anodized aluminium (colour code 036), this section is produced from the 2011–2014 era and built around LEKI's Speed Lock 1 (SL1) external lever system. The SL1 lever applies clamping force directly to the outer wall of the lower section — the correct 14 mm diameter is critical for the lever to seat fully and hold under load. Note: the printed length on your existing section should read 534 mm — verify this before ordering as this is a longer section specification. Sold as a single section.
► Full Technical Specifications
| LEKI Spare Part Code | LESECL50 |
| Article Code | 81 01 09 14 0534 36 |
| Section Position | Lower — tip end |
| Section Diameter | 14 mm |
| Printed Length | 534 mm — check this on your existing section before ordering |
| Section Profile | 16/14 mm |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Finish / Colour Code | Nature Anodized (036) |
| Locking System | Speed Lock 1 (SL1) |
| Construction | Telescopic (Vario) — 3-section |
| Production Era | Approximately 2011–2014. Verify the printed length and diameter on your existing section before ordering. |
| Sold As | Single section |
► Compatible Poles & Fitting Guide
This lower section is confirmed compatible with the following LEKI Speed Lock 1 (SL1) trekking poles. Always verify the printed length and diameter on your existing lower section before ordering.
✓ Photosystem Alu — 6332098
✓ Length verification: The printed length on your existing lower section must read 534 mm — this is a longer specification within the SL1 range. Any section showing a different printed length requires a different spare part.
✓ Fitting: Slide the new lower section into the middle section from the tip end. Close the Speed Lock 1 lever and confirm the section holds firmly under hand pressure. The lever should close flush against the collar — if it does not fully close, the section may not be compatible with your pole generation.
✓ Lever tension adjustment: If the section is loose under normal lever clamping force, tighten the adjuster on the clamp collar clockwise in quarter-turn increments until the lever locks securely. Re-test grip after each adjustment before use.
✓ Care after fitting: Clean the section and lever mechanism with a dry cloth after each use in wet or muddy conditions. Keep the pivot point of the lever free from grit to ensure reliable clamping over time.
✓ Not sure? Email photos of the full pole, the damaged section, and any visible article codes to [email protected] so the correct replacement can be confirmed before ordering.
► Not Compatible With
✗ SLS (Super Lock System) poles — internal twist-lock mechanism; entirely different locking architecture and section interface from the SL1 external lever system
✗ Speed Lock 2 (SL2) and Speed Lock + (SL+) poles — later Speed Lock generations with evolved lever geometry; not interchangeable with SL1 sections
✗ Classic Lock (CLA) poles — older external lever system; different section tolerances and clamping interface, not compatible with SL1 sections
✗ Poles with a different lower section specification — must match 14 mm diameter and 534 mm printed length exactly; a section with incorrect dimensions will not clamp securely in the Speed Lock 1 lever
BEFORE YOU ORDER — FOUR-POINT CHECK
✓ Printed length: Must read 534 mm on your existing lower section — check the printed marking on the section itself, not a physical measurement
✓ Diameter: Confirm 14 mm lower section diameter — calipers give the most reliable reading
✓ Locking system: Confirm Speed Lock 1 (SL1) — the lever is a hinged metal clip that flips outward to release. If your pole has an internal twist collar (SLS) or a later SL2 lever, this section is not suitable
✓ Construction: 3-section telescopic (Vario) with 16/14 mm section profile — verify the profile and construction type before ordering
✓ Unsure? Email photos of the full pole, the damaged section, and any visible article codes to [email protected] for confirmation before ordering
Trade Mark of Manufacturer: LEKI
Manufacturer & EU Responsible Person: Leki Lenhart GmbH, Karl-Arnold-Stabe 30, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany
Contact: www.leki.com
