Where legendary performance meets cutting-edge technology, every step becomes an opportunity to go further. The Leki Makalu FX Carbon Compact Trekking Poles are built for demanding alpine adventures, bringing together an ultralight Carbon shaft, premium handling, and dependable trail control in a compact folding design. Whether you're climbing rocky inclines or working your way through muddy trails, these poles give you the confidence and stability to keep moving.

The Aergon Air grip combines advanced hollow-core construction with a fully rubberised head, giving you comfortable control when climbing and added leverage on steep descents. When the trail calls for a change of pace, the External Locking Device lets you fold or assemble the poles with a simple push of a button, while Speedlock 2 Plus makes length adjustments quick and secure. Finished with a Tekking 2.0 Basket and Universal Carbide Flextip, they're ready to provide reliable traction wherever the trail takes you.

Key Features

  • Ultralight Construction: Built with a high-performance Carbon shaft that delivers an excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio, helping minimise muscle fatigue on longer treks.
  • Ergonomic Handling: The Aergon Air grip combines an extended foam surface for comfortable uphill movement with a rubberised head for enhanced control during descents.
  • Secure Wrist Support: The breathable Lock Security Strap - Skin provides a lightweight, adjustable fit for comfortable and confident handling.
  • Rapid Deployment: The External Locking Device allows you to quickly assemble or fold the poles with a simple push of a button, making them easy to pack away.
  • On-the-Fly Adjustability: The Speedlock 2 Plus external clamping system provides secure length adjustment, allowing you to adapt the poles to changing gradients.
  • All-Terrain Traction: The Tekking 2.0 Basket helps prevent sinking into soft ground, while the Universal Carbide Flextip provides precise pole placement and reliable grip across technical surfaces.
These poles feature the ergonomic Aergon Air grip, which utilizes advanced hollow core technology and a fully rubberized head. This design provides unmatched comfort, varied hand placement, and total control, especially during steep mountain descents.
The shafts are constructed entirely from premium Carbon. This provides a superior stiffness-to-weight ratio, making the poles incredibly lightweight and helping to significantly minimize muscle fatigue on extended alpine treks.
They utilize an intuitive External Locking Device that allows you to fold or assemble the poles in seconds. With just a simple push of a button, they collapse down to a highly practical and compact pack size for easy storage in your backpack.
Yes, length adjustments are entirely effortless thanks to the Speedlock 2 Plus mechanism. This secure external clamping system provides maximum holding force and allows you to quickly fine-tune the pole's length to accommodate changing trail gradients.
They are outfitted with the Lock Security Strap - Skin. This ultra-lightweight and highly breathable strap adjusts seamlessly to your hand, ensuring a customizable, comfortable, and secure hold throughout your hike.
They are equipped with a tough Universal Carbide Flextip that guarantees precise pole positioning and reliable grip on technical and rocky surfaces. They also come standard with a Tekking 2.0 Basket to prevent the poles from sinking too deeply into soft mud or dirt.

Brand : Leki

SKU: LEKI-65620622C

Model # : 65620622C

Barcode : 4028173394432  (AD-2)

Length : 100-135cm

Weight : 241g (per pole)

Shaft Diameter : 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 mm

Shaft Material : Carbon

Grip : Aergon Air

Strap : Lock Security Strap Skin 4.0

Number of segments : 4

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1 year warranty covering shaft breakage only, not covering wear and tear, lost parts, chewed straps or grips by animals or other living beings or broken straps, broken or worn tips, worn grips, expanders, sleeves or missing baskets.

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