LEKI Carbonlite AS Replacement Lower Section
Product code LESECL27 - Black
£45.95
Description
LEKI Code: LESECL27 12 mm Lower Section 455 mm Length Black Speed Lock 2 (SL2) 16/14/12 mm Section Production Era: 2008–2009
The Carbonlite AS is LEKI’s anti-shock performance trekking pole from the 2008–2009 production era, pairing the slim 16/14/12 mm Carbonlite profile with active AS joint damping for walkers tackling the demanding descents of the Yorkshire Dales or the relentless gradients of the Brecon Beacons. Where the standard Carbonlite used an SLS twist collar, the Carbonlite AS stepped up to the Speed Lock 2 external lever at the lower joint — offering a more positive and faster locking action. This 455 mm lower section is the tip-end unit and the component most exposed to ground impact during use. Correct replacement requires verifying both the printed length (455 mm) and diameter (12 mm) on your existing lower section before ordering. The SL2 Speed Lock 2 lever is specific to this generation and cannot be substituted with SLS, SL1, or SL+ systems. The AS anti-shock damping is housed in the upper assembly and is unaffected by lower section replacement — but the SL2 collar on the replacement section must match exactly for the joint to lock safely.
► Full Technical Specifications
| LEKI Spare Part Code | LESECL27 |
| Article Code | 81 01 08 12 0455 03 |
| Section Position | Lower — Tip End (position 01) |
| Section Diameter | 12 mm |
| Printed Length | 455 mm (check this on your existing section before ordering) |
| Section Profile | 16/14/12 mm — Three-section aluminium construction with SL2 locking and AS anti-shock upper |
| Material | Aluminium alloy |
| Finish / Colour Code | Black (colour code 03) |
| Locking System | SL2 — Speed Lock 2 with external lever at the lower joint |
| Construction | Telescopic aluminium lower section; AS (Anti-Shock) spring damping in upper section for active joint protection on descents |
| Production Era | Approximately 2008–2009 — SL2 Carbonlite AS generation (season codes 082xxx, 092xxx); always verify against the printed length and diameter on your existing section |
| Sold As | Single section |
► Compatible Poles & Fitting Guide
LESECL27 is confirmed compatible with the following LEKI poles where identification has been established from official LEKI product records. Always verify against the 455 mm printed length and 12 mm diameter on your existing lower section — these measurements override model name matching.
✓ Carbonlite AS — article codes 082150, 092150
✓ Additional confirmed compatible article codes (model names not established from available sources): 6352150, 6352192, 6332150
✓ Open the SL2 lever fully at the lower joint. The lower section slides free from the middle section. Insert the replacement 455 mm section from below until it seats completely at the internal stop. Close the lever firmly with a positive, decisive action. Pull-test the joint before use to confirm secure locking with no slip or rotation.
✓ SL2 lock verification: apply firm downward pressure on the tip of the fully assembled pole; the lower section must not slip, extend, or produce any clicking or play. Any movement indicates incomplete lever closure or collar wear requiring inspection before trail use.
✓ SL2 identification: the external lever is at the lower joint with a smooth, positive closing action; it is larger in profile than the SL1 lever and distinguishable from the SLS twist collar by the absence of any rotational mechanism.
✓ AS spring note: the anti-shock damping is in the upper grip assembly and is unaffected by replacing the lower section; if dampening feel has changed, inspect the upper section separately.
✓ Carbonlite name note: the Carbonlite name appears across multiple LEKI variants with different section lengths and locking systems; LESECL25 covers the non-AS SLS Carbonlite (455 mm) — confirm your pole has SL2 external levers, not an SLS twist collar, before ordering this section.
✓ Age check: Carbonlite AS sections from 2008–2009 are now 16–17 years old; inspect the SL2 lever hinge, collar body, and black finish for corrosion or wear before use under load.
► Not Compatible With
✗ SLS (Super Lock System) twist collar — entirely different locking mechanism; the SLS twist design cannot engage with the SL2 lever collar on this section
✗ Speed Lock 1 (SL1) or Speed Lock + (SL+) external levers — different lever geometry and collar dimensions; will not lock correctly with this section
✗ Speed Lock 2+ (SL2+) — revised collar geometry with updated lever design; not directly interchangeable with the SL2 system on the Carbonlite AS
✗ Poles whose existing lower section is not marked 455 mm — the printed length is the definitive check; do not order based on model name alone as Carbonlite variants exist with different section lengths
BEFORE YOU ORDER — FOUR-POINT CHECK
✓ Printed length: 455 mm — confirm this figure is printed on your existing lower section; Carbonlite variants exist with other lengths
✓ Diameter: 12 mm — verify the diameter marked on your existing lower section is 12 mm
✓ Locking system: Speed Lock 2 (SL2) — external lever at the lower joint; not an SLS twist collar; confirmed on 2008–2009 Carbonlite AS poles
✓ Construction: Three-section telescopic aluminium with 16/14/12 mm profile and AS anti-shock upper; verify all three sections extend and collapse correctly after fitting the replacement lower section
Trade Mark of Manufacturer: LEKI
Manufacturer & EU Responsible Person: Leki Lenhart GmbH, Karl-Arnold-Stabe 30, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany
Contact: www.leki.com
