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Mine are disassembled on a shelf in their bag. While trying to figure this out (I selfishly hope you will contact Black DiamondThanks, @Smallest_Sparrow
My inclination is not to worry about it. @Smallest_Sparrow, how do you store yours? I assume they should be disassembled for storage, though I’m not sure why I think that.
I think there are three possibilities for disassembled storage.
— folded up (seems like a bad idea)
— hanging from a hangler disassembled
— laying them flat on the floor disassembled — this seems like the best way to me, since there is no pressure on anything. It is also the most inconvenient but it’s how I’ve been storing them since I have a huge closet that no one uses.
It has never occurred to me to disassemble my Black Diamond z-poles! I have used them on 7 Caminos since 2012. I just clean off any obvious dirt, fold them loosely, and stick them in a cupboard in between Caminos.how do you store yours? I assume they should be disassembled for storage, though I’m not sure why I think that
I have had black on many pairs of my Leki poles over the years. I did not find them to hinder them from using them.Thanks, @Smallest_Sparrow
My inclination is not to worry about it. @Smallest_Sparrow, how do you store yours? I assume they should be disassembled for storage, though I’m not sure why I think that.
I think there are three possibilities for disassembled storage.
— folded up (seems like a bad idea)
— hanging from a hangler disassembled
— laying them flat on the floor disassembled — this seems like the best way to me, since there is no pressure on anything. It is also the most inconvenient but it’s how I’ve been storing them since I have a huge closet that no one uses.
I propose it may be graphite used as a lubricant. Does it concern you? Is it causing a problem? Getting on fabric, etc?I thought I’d start a new thread, since this is a new pair of poles, even though it’s a similar problem to once I’ve had before.
This older thread reported on my problem with black stuff on the inside of the poles.
In that case, it was clear that som of the material itself was breaking down.
This time, I have the same issue, but none of the inside components are breaking down, it’s just black powdery stuff. Each pole has two folding joints, and the black stuff is on all of the joints. Any idea what it is or whether it’s going to do harm to the poles? These poles are great, and the new locking system is much better than the one that gave some people problems in the earlier thread I linked to above (@Kanga, for instance, had a problem getting them locked).
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I have had my z poles since 2015. I also notice from time to time the same black stuff, but not as much as yours. Since it doesn't seem to effect the performance of the poles, I just wipe it off. If I remember, I clean the poles and store them folded if not using for a long period.I thought I’d start a new thread, since this is a new pair of poles, even though it’s a similar problem to once I’ve had before.
This older thread reported on my problem with black stuff on the inside of the poles.
In that case, it was clear that som of the material itself was breaking down.
This time, I have the same issue, but none of the inside components are breaking down, it’s just black powdery stuff. Each pole has two folding joints, and the black stuff is on all of the joints. Any idea what it is or whether it’s going to do harm to the poles? These poles are great, and the new locking system is much better than the one that gave some people problems in the earlier thread I linked to above (@Kanga, for instance, had a problem getting them locked).
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That'd be my guess. just don't wipe it off or you might not be able to fit the sections back together until you apply more graphite.graphite used as a lubricant.
Did you send them my picture? I’m more than happy to have you be my advocate.Edit: never mind I can’t stand the suspense and emailed them about it
I did send the picture. I’ll let you know what they say as soon as they replyDid you send them my picture? I’m more than happy to have you be my advocate.
Mine also “leak” a blackish grease. I just assumed it’s tin the pole tubing for those rubber joints.I thought I’d start a new thread, since this is a new pair of poles, even though it’s a similar problem to once I’ve had before.
This older thread reported on my problem with black stuff on the inside of the poles.
In that case, it was clear that som of the material itself was breaking down.
This time, I have the same issue, but none of the inside components are breaking down, it’s just black powdery stuff. Each pole has two folding joints, and the black stuff is on all of the joints. Any idea what it is or whether it’s going to do harm to the poles? These poles are great, and the new locking system is much better than the one that gave some people problems in the earlier thread I linked to above (@Kanga, for instance, had a problem getting them locked).
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