I have Leki Makalu poles and have had problems with them slowly collapsing in winter-the lock just won't stay tight. I suspect they get water in them and it freezes, but am not sure. I have used them as ski poles (XC, not downhill) and with snowshoes.

Tele skiers recommend the BD poles with the flick-lock, but I've never really checked them out.
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