What is the anti-shock system?
The anti-shock system is an additional spring in the pole’s expander. It can be "activated" or "de-activated" according to whether you want a pole that dampens impacts with the ground or a stiffer, classic pole.
How to operate the anti-shock system of my trekking pole?
You’ve chosen the anti-shock option for your new pole but can’t work out how to activate the system. Follow the guide!
Activate!
Activating the system
To activate the system, don’t loosen the sections immediately. Otherwise, you’ll loosen the expander without unlocking the anti-shock system. You need to first continue to tighten by 1/2 turn, then loosen in the opposite direction. You will hear another "click", indicating that the anti-shock is unlocked. By leaning on your pole, you should feel the spring operating.
De-activating the system
To lock the spring in the inactive position, you need to tighten the expander until you hear a "click". This noise indicates that the system is locked.
Romain
Product Engineer at Forclaz
