LEKI Wanderfreund Replacement Lower Section
Product code LESECL20 - Black
£21.75
Description
LEKI Code: LESECL20 12 mm Lower Section 392 mm Length Black SLS (Super Lock System) 16/14/12 mm Section Production Era: 2008–2009
The Wanderfreund is a dependable SLS trekking pole from LEKI’s 2008–2009 generation — a trusted companion for walkers who covered miles on the Yorkshire Dales, the bridleways of the Chilterns, or the long-established footpaths of the Peak District. This 392 mm lower section is the tip-end unit of the three-piece 16/14/12 mm construction and is the component most exposed to ground contact and abrasion. The SLS Super Lock System twist collar provided the straightforward, lever-free locking that made the Wanderfreund a practical choice for everyday hillwalking. To order correctly, verify both the printed length (392 mm) and the diameter (12 mm) marked on your existing lower section before purchasing. The SLS collar is specific to this system and cannot be substituted with any Speed Lock lever design. At 392 mm, this is a mid-length lower section — confirm the exact figure stamped on your pole before ordering, as other Wanderfreund variants use different lower section lengths.
► Full Technical Specifications
| LEKI Spare Part Code | LESECL20 |
| Article Code | 81 01 03 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 for reliable everyday 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 | Aluminium shaft with SLS twist locking; robust build for long-distance walking and everyday trail use |
| Production Era | Approximately 2008–2009 — Late 2000s Wanderfreund SLS 16/14/12 mm 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
LESECL20 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 — article codes 082082, 092082
✓ Additional confirmed compatible article codes (model names not established from available sources): 6352082
✓ Twist the SLS collar at the base of the middle section anti-clockwise to release the lower section. Insert the replacement 392 mm section from below until it seats fully at the internal stop. Twist the collar clockwise until hand-tight and securely locked. Pull-test the joint before use to confirm there is no slip or rotation.
✓ SLS lock verification: with the collar fully tightened, apply firm downward pressure on the tip; the lower section must not move, slip, or produce any clicking. Any movement means the collar is not fully engaged or is worn.
✓ SLS identification: the twist collar is visible at the base of the middle section and is the only locking mechanism; there are no external levers, buttons, or antishock components present on a standard Wanderfreund.
✓ Aluminium age check: Wanderfreund sections from the 2008–2009 production run are now approximately 16–17 years old. Inspect the lower section for surface corrosion, collar thread wear, and any deformation at the tip socket before fitting.
✓ Multiple Wanderfreund variants exist with different lower section lengths — verify the 392 mm figure printed on your existing section is an exact match before ordering; do not rely on model name alone.
► Not Compatible With
✗ Speed Lock 1 (SL1) or Speed Lock 2 (SL2) external lever systems — completely different locking mechanism; lever collar is incompatible with the SLS twist design
✗ Speed Lock + (SL+) or Speed Lock 2+ (SL2+) external lever systems — different collar geometry; will not engage correctly with the SLS twist mechanism
✗ Classic Lock twist collar — older LEKI collar with different thread pitch and geometry; may appear similar to SLS but will not lock safely
✗ Poles whose existing lower section is not marked 392 mm — the printed length is the definitive check; other Wanderfreund variants use different lengths and are not compatible
BEFORE YOU ORDER — FOUR-POINT CHECK
✓ Printed length: 392 mm — check the number printed on your existing lower section; Wanderfreund poles exist with other lower section lengths
✓ Diameter: 12 mm — verify the diameter marked on your existing section is 12 mm; do not confuse with 14 mm sections from earlier Wanderfreund generations
✓ Locking system: SLS Super Lock System — twist collar at the base of the middle section with no external lever; confirmed 2008–2009 generation
✓ Construction: Three-section telescopic aluminium with 16/14/12 mm profile; verify all three sections collapse and extend smoothly before and after fitting the replacement
Trade Mark of Manufacturer: LEKI
Manufacturer & EU Responsible Person: Leki Lenhart GmbH, Karl-Arnold-Stabe 30, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany
Contact: www.leki.com
