I have those poles and they have never colapised. I did have one of the click items break and sent it back and they replaced it cost me about 8 bucks for shipping and handling.

Other than that they are Bomb Proof. 3 years now. I do spray them with some lube everynow and then.

At the price of 129.00 for 2 walking sticks they should be rock solid.

Mark Jones