LEKI Wanderfreund AS Replacement Lower Section
Product code LESECL21 - Black
£25.95
Description
LEKI Code: LESECL21 12 mm Lower Section 392 mm Length Black Speed Lock 2 (SL2) 16/14/12 mm Section Production Era: 2008–2009
The Wanderfreund AS is the anti-shock variant of LEKI’s well-regarded Wanderfreund trekking pole from the 2008–2009 production era, built for walkers who prioritised joint protection on the rocky descents of the Brecon Beacons or the relentless gradients of the Cairngorms. This 392 mm lower section is the tip-end unit of the three-piece 16/14/12 mm construction and carries the SL2 Speed Lock 2 external lever — a step up from the SLS system found on the standard Wanderfreund, offering a more positive click-lock action at the lower joint. Correct replacement requires verifying both the printed length (392 mm) and diameter (12 mm) on your existing lower section before ordering. The SL2 locking lever is specific to this generation and must not be substituted with SLS, SL1, or SL+ variants. The AS (Anti-Shock) designation indicates a spring-damped upper section — the lower section itself is standard aluminium, but must be paired with the correct SL2 collar to function safely.
► Full Technical Specifications
| LEKI Spare Part Code | LESECL21 |
| Article Code | 81 01 08 12 0392 03 |
| Section Position | Lower — Tip End (position 01) |
| Section Diameter | 12 mm |
| Printed Length | 392 mm (check this on your existing section before ordering) |
| Section Profile | 16/14/12 mm — Three-section aluminium construction, telescopic configuration with 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; pole includes AS (Anti-Shock) spring damping in the upper section for joint protection |
| Production Era | Approximately 2008–2009 — Late 2000s Wanderfreund AS SL2 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
LESECL21 is confirmed compatible with the following LEKI poles where identification has been established from official LEKI product records. Always verify against the 392 mm printed length and 12 mm diameter on your existing lower section — these measurements override model name matching.
✓ Wanderfreund AS — article codes 082084, 092084
✓ Additional confirmed compatible article codes (model names not established from available sources): 6352084
✓ Open the SL2 lever fully at the lower joint. The lower section slides free from the middle section. Insert the replacement 392 mm section from below until it seats completely at the internal stop. Close the lever firmly with a definitive 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 assembled pole; the lower section must not move, slip, or produce any clicking or grinding. Any play indicates incomplete lever closure or collar wear requiring immediate inspection.
✓ SL2 identification: the external lever is located at the lower joint and operates with a smooth, positive click; it is larger in profile than the SL1 lever and has no antishock damping chamber in the lower section.
✓ AS system note: the anti-shock spring is housed in the upper grip section and is unaffected by lower section replacement; the spring tension should be verified separately if the dampening feel has changed.
✓ Age inspection: Wanderfreund AS sections from the 2008–2009 era are now 16–17 years old; inspect the lever mechanism, hinge pin, and collar body for corrosion, cracking, or lever play before trusting the lock under load.
► Not Compatible With
✗ SLS (Super Lock System) twist collar — entirely different locking mechanism; SLS twist design cannot engage with the SL2 lever collar
✗ 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+) — updated lever geometry with revised collar design; not interchangeable with the SL2 system used on the Wanderfreund AS
✗ Poles whose existing lower section is not marked 392 mm — the printed length is the definitive check; do not order based on model name or diameter alone
BEFORE YOU ORDER — FOUR-POINT CHECK
✓ Printed length: 392 mm — confirm this figure is printed on your existing lower section before ordering
✓ Diameter: 12 mm — verify the diameter marked on your existing lower section; 12 mm is the innermost section of a 16/14/12 mm pole
✓ Locking system: Speed Lock 2 (SL2) — external lever at the lower joint; confirmed on 2008–2009 Wanderfreund AS poles; not SLS, SL1, or SL+
✓ 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
Trade Mark of Manufacturer: LEKI
Manufacturer & EU Responsible Person: Leki Lenhart GmbH, Karl-Arnold-Stabe 30, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany
Contact: www.leki.com
