LEKI Carbonlite XL & Carbonlite Replacement Lower Section
Product code LESECL25 - Carbon
£45.95
Description
LEKI Code: LESECL25 12 mm Lower Section 455 mm Length Black SLS (Super Lock System) 16/14/12 mm Section Production Era: 2008–2009
The Carbonlite XL and Carbonlite are LEKI’s lightweight performance trekking poles from the 2008–2009 production era, built for walkers who wanted a fast, responsive pole on technically demanding routes from the Ben Nevis approaches to the long ridgelines of the Cairngorms. The 16/14/12 mm three-section SLS construction delivered a slim, lightweight profile with the reliable Super Lock System twist collar that defined LEKI’s mid-range trekking lineup in this period. This 455 mm lower section is the tip-end unit and is the most exposed component in field use.
Accurate replacement requires verifying both the printed length (455 mm) and diameter (12 mm) on your existing lower section before ordering. The SLS twist collar is specific to this generation and is not interchangeable with any Speed Lock lever system. The Carbonlite name was applied across multiple LEKI variants with different specifications — the 455 mm printed length on your existing section is the definitive guide.
► Full Technical Specifications
| LEKI Spare Part Code | LESECL25 |
| Article Code | 81 01 03 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 for lightweight performance trekking |
| Material | Aluminium alloy |
| Finish / Colour Code | Black (colour code 03) |
| Locking System | SLS — Super Lock System with twist collar at the base of the middle section |
| Construction | Lightweight telescopic aluminium construction for performance-oriented trekking and mountain walking |
| Production Era | Approximately 2008–2009 — SLS Carbonlite XL and Carbonlite 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
LESECL25 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 XL — article codes 082126, 092126
✓ Carbonlite — article codes 082128, 082130, 092128, 092130
✓ Additional confirmed compatible article codes (model names not established from available sources): 092761, 6352126, 6352128, 6352130, 6352761, 6332126
✓ Twist the SLS collar at the base of the middle section anti-clockwise to release the lower section. Insert the replacement 455 mm section from below until it seats fully at the internal stop. Twist the collar clockwise until firmly locked. Pull-test the joint before use to confirm no slip or rotation.
✓ SLS lock verification: apply firm downward pressure on the tip of the fully assembled pole; the lower section must not slip, extend, or rotate. Any movement indicates incomplete locking or collar wear requiring attention before use.
✓ SLS identification: the twist collar is visible at the base of the middle section; no external levers are present. The collar operates by mechanical friction with a smooth rotational action.
✓ Carbonlite variant note: the Carbonlite name was used across multiple LEKI models with different section lengths and profiles; always verify the 455 mm figure on your existing section before ordering, as other Carbonlite variants use different lengths.
✓ Age check: sections from the 2008–2009 era are now 16–17 years old; inspect the twist collar threads, lower section surface, and tip socket for corrosion or wear before fitting.
► Not Compatible With
✗ Speed Lock 1 (SL1) or Speed Lock 2 (SL2) external lever systems — completely different locking mechanism incompatible with the SLS twist collar
✗ Speed Lock + (SL+) or Speed Lock 2+ (SL2+) external lever systems — lever-based geometry will not engage with the SLS twist collar
✗ Classic Lock twist collar — different thread pitch and collar geometry; may appear similar to SLS but will not lock correctly
✗ Poles whose existing lower section is not marked 455 mm — the printed length is the definitive check; Carbonlite variants exist with different lower section lengths
BEFORE YOU ORDER — FOUR-POINT CHECK
✓ Printed length: 455 mm — confirm this figure is printed on your existing lower section; Carbonlite models exist with other section lengths
✓ Diameter: 12 mm — verify the diameter marked on your existing lower section is 12 mm
✓ Locking system: SLS Super Lock System — twist collar at the base of the middle section; no external lever present; confirmed on 2008–2009 Carbonlite XL and Carbonlite poles
✓ Construction: Three-section telescopic aluminium with 16/14/12 mm profile; verify all three sections collapse and extend smoothly 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
