Everything you want in a walking pole

Overview

With antishock technology to make your mountain adventures more enjoyable, the Leki Makalu FX Carbon AS trekking poles are light and stiff, infinitely adjustable, and easy to stow in your pack.

Weight (pair): 533 grams

Features

• Poles fold into 3 sections, making them easy to quickly stow in your pack when not in use
• DSS Antishock System, integrated directly above the tip, reduces peak impacts by approximately 40%, thus relieving stress on joints, tendons and ligaments
• Aergon Air grips represent a complete redesign for comfort and control, with lightweight hollow-core technology and supportive surfaces to meet your ergonomic needs
• Backs of grips are fully rubberized for maximum grip and control when going downhill
• Inclined grip angle of 8° supports your wrists in a neutral position for optimal guidance and efficient, effective pole placement
• Adjustable Lock Security Skin straps are made from breathable, lightweight, extra-soft material for maximum comfort
• Extended foam grips are ideal for traversing and climbing
• ELD is a user-friendly locking mechanism for fast and easy assembly; it releases pole tension with the push of a button
• Speed Lock 2+ lever system offers fast and easy length adjustments between 110 and 130 cm, even when you're wearing gloves
• System is also smaller and lighter than Speed Lock 1, while delivering a 20% higher holding force
• Superlight and stiff high-modulus carbon shafts for optimal swing weight
• Interchangeable basket system makes it easy to screw on/off various Leki baskets for different seasons or uses; offset threads help to keep the baskets securely in place
• Carbide tips offer excellent grip
• Travel/storage bag included

Technical Specs

• Best Use: Hiking
• Shaft Construction: Carbon/aluminum
• Grip Material: Foam
• Adjustable: Yes
• Maximum Length (cm): 130 
• Minimum Length (cm) : 110 
• Collapsed Length (cm): 40
• Locking Mechanism: External Lever Lock
• Shock Absorbing: Yes
• Basket Type: Trekking
• Weight (Pair): 533 grams 
• Gender: Unisex