I have two cheap Kswiss shock absorbing an one Lieki the wife got me for xmas last year. The lieke is a touch lighter but not noticably! They both loosen after a couple miles? Why because I twist my wrist at times and it loosens the locks! Do I care? No. sorry I am out there to relax and enjoy nature. Im not there to set land speed records. If a pole loosens I stop, fix the pole have a drink snap a few photos and enjoy! Smell the trees and enjoy the solitude. We are here for a very short visit. Remember why we backpack in the first place.
No Offence, just my perspective!