[at-l] some real questions...

[Felix J]

Ken Bennett wrote:

>
> On 3/1/07, Felix J <athiker at smithville.net 
> <mailto:athiker at smithville.net>> wrote:
>
>     First, I have a pair of gaiters, brand new except for the recent PA
>     hike. They are WAY too big at the top. 
>
>
> Felix,
>
> You (or someone you know) could take the gaiters apart at the front -- 
> where the Velcro is -- and trim the fabric so they fit properly, then 
> sew down a hem and resew the Velcro back on. You may have to do some 
> creative sewing where the elastic band is, but it doesn't sound that 
> difficult. At least it's not a zipper.


Oh...this is priceless, Ken. You don't know me very well, do you?  :-)  
I'll duct tape the things to my legs before I do all that! 


>
>  
> Secondly, I have some Leki Makula (Mukala, Mukalu,
>
>     Mukaluk...something...) and one of them won't 'tighten'. I've pulled
>     that section out and hand-tightened the nut on it several times and it
>     works fine THAT TIME. If I adjust it/collapse it, the same thing
>     happens. Advice for keeping the nut tight?
>
>
>
>
> I had this problem. Try lightly sanding the outside of the two plastic 
> pieces that actually jam into the inside of the pole. (Does that make 
> sense?) These sometimes get glazed from friction and no longer want to 
> hold onto the inside of the pole. Other than that, good luck. I have 
> two sets of Lekis with the 'new' locking system that won't stay 
> locked. Argh.


The update on this part...and, this is in reply to Mara, too...I was 
just going to take them apart to look at what is going on, and the 
danged things are working right!!! So, I may have had my most recent 
problem because of the cold. When I say I 'hand tighten' them, I mean I 
tighten the nut down, which then spreads the plastic thing farther 
apart...which then puts pressure against the outer tube. (I thnk that's 
what suppost to happen).  So, I'll leave well-enough alone for now. Or, 
put them outside next time it's cold and see what hapns then.  Thanks 
for your input(s).  And, whoever wants to sew these gaiters up for 
me...let me know when you'll be here and I'll make coffee. (Oh, by the 
way, the hardwood floors are done in the livingroom!!!)  (Marsha...you 
readin' this?)

-- 
Felix J. McGillicuddy
ME-->GA '98
"Your Move"
ALT '03 KT '03
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