LEKI Code: LESECL18 14 mm Lower Section 500 mm Length Gold Anodized SLS (Super Lock System) 16/14 mm Section Production Era: Approximately 2006–2007
This 14 mm lower section is the correct factory replacement for the LEKI Classic trekking pole, built around the Classic Line 18/16/14 mm geometry that was LEKI’s flagship trekking construction across the SLS era. The SLS internal twist-lock mechanism requires no external lever: the lower section is rotated anti-clockwise to release, the height adjusted, and then rotated clockwise to lock. The 14 mm section diameter and 500 mm printed length are both fixed identifiers for this part — neither can be substituted with a section from a different Classic Line generation. The gold anodized finish (colour code 035) is the definitive visual identifier for this section and matches the Classic’s original gold-toned construction. From extended multi-day routes across Dartmoor to long valley walks through the Peak District, the Classic was a trusted fixture in LEKI’s trekking catalogue for many years. When the lower section is bent, cracked, or the SLS mechanism no longer holds under load, this replacement restores the original 14 mm geometry and twist-lock function precisely. The 500 mm printed length is specific to this Classic configuration — verify the printed marking on your existing lower section before ordering. Sold as a single section.
► Full Technical Specifications
| LEKI Spare Part Code |
LESECL18 |
| Article Code |
81 01 03 14 0500 35 |
| Section Position |
Lower — tip end |
| Section Diameter |
14 mm |
| Printed Length |
500 mm — check this on your existing section before ordering |
| Section Profile |
16/14 mm |
| Material |
Aluminium |
| Finish / Colour Code |
Gold Anodized (035) |
| Locking System |
SLS — Super Lock System; internal twist-lock; rotate anti-clockwise to unlock, clockwise to lock; no external lever |
| Construction |
Telescopic (Vario) — 3-section |
| Production Era |
Approximately 2006–2007. The 14 mm diameter and 500 mm printed length are specific to this Classic SLS configuration — verify both on your existing section before ordering. |
| Sold As |
Single section |
► Compatible Poles & Fitting Guide
This lower section is confirmed compatible with the following LEKI Classic SLS poles. Always verify the printed length and diameter on your existing lower section before ordering.
✓ Classic — article codes 062030, 072030
✓ Additional confirmed compatible article code (model name not established from available sources): 062252
✓ Diameter check: This is a 14 mm section in a 16/14 mm pole profile. Measure the diameter of your existing lower section with calipers before ordering. A section measuring 12 mm or 16 mm requires a different spare part.
✓ Length verification: The 500 mm printed length is specific to this Classic configuration — measure the printed marking on your existing section, not the physical length. A section showing any other printed length requires a different spare part.
✓ Fitting: Rotate the existing lower section anti-clockwise to disengage the SLS lock, then slide it out from the tip end. Insert the new 14 mm section and rotate clockwise until the lock engages with firm resistance. Test by applying downward load before use.
✓ Lock engagement: The SLS mechanism should engage with a firm, positive click or resistance when rotated clockwise. If the section rotates freely or fails to hold under load, the internal SLS collar may require assessment or replacement.
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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 poles with 12 mm or 16 mm lower sections — this section is 14 mm; sections of a different diameter will not seat correctly in the SLS collar and the pole will not lock securely
✗ SLS poles with a lower section of a different printed length — this section is 500 mm; SLS lower sections of other printed lengths are different spare parts and are not interchangeable
✗ Speed Lock 1 (SL1) poles — external lever clamping system; SLS twist-lock sections are not interchangeable with SL1 lever collars
✗ Speed Lock 2 (SL2) poles — external lever clamping system; entirely different interface from the SLS internal twist-lock mechanism
BEFORE YOU ORDER — FOUR-POINT CHECK
✓ Printed length: Must read 500 mm on your existing lower section — check the printed marking, not a physical measurement
✓ Diameter: Confirm 14 mm lower section diameter — measure with calipers. This is a 16/14 mm profile section; do not order for a 14/12 mm or 18/16 mm pole
✓ Locking system: Confirm SLS (Super Lock System) — the section rotates to lock and unlock with no external lever. If your pole has a Speed Lock lever (SL1 or SL2), this section is not suitable
✓ Construction: 3-section telescopic (Vario) with 16/14 mm section profile — verify the profile matches before ordering
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Unsure? Email photos of the full pole, the damaged section, and any visible article codes to
[email protected] for confirmation before ordering
