4.51 of 5 starsLeki - Makalu FX TA - Walking poles
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At a glance
Material information & features
- Recommended use:
- trekking, hillwalking
- Design:
- folding pole
- Material type:
- aluminium, rubber, foam, textile
- Fabric properties:
- breathable
- Clamping system:
- External Locking Device, Speed Lock +
- Handle:
- ergonomically shaped, rubberised, foam
- Leash:
- adjustable
- Basket:
- incl. trekking basket
- Tip:
- carbide flex tips
- Adjustment range:
- 110 - 130 cm
- Packed dimensions:
- 41 cm
- Weight:
- 572 g
- Weight reference:
- per pair
- Extras:
- wrist loops, logo print
- Item No.:
- 526-1064
Product description
Sturdy, light and compact on the move
The Makalu FX TA trekking poles from Leki are ideal for mountain hikes and demanding tours where low weight and a small pack size are essential. Their segments are made entirely from Aluminium (HTS 6.5) and combine high stability with a lightweight construction. Plus, the Speed Lock plus adjustment system allows the length to be continuously adjusted to the terrain and/or user. Thanks to their foldable construction with five segments, the poles can be reduced to a pack size of 41 cm and stowed away in the supplied bag to save space.
Functional details for use on various terrain
In addition, the Aergon Air handle combines a lightweight design with a large surface area. The cavity technology supports an ergonomic hand position, while the fully rubberised grip head offers extra control when going downhill. A grip extension made from 1K Foam enables flexible hand positions when climbing uphill. With the Skin Strap 5.0, the strap can be infinitely adjusted to ensure a secure hold. Last but not least, the Flex tips and Trekking 2.0 baskets provide reliable ground contact on gravel, forest paths or alpine trails.
So pack these poles and set off on your next trekking adventure.
Key benefits:
- Aergon Air handle combines a lightweight construction with an ergonomic hand rest
- Aluminium tubes made from HTS 6.5 with low weight and high stability
- Foldable construction with ELD system enables small pack size
- Speed Lock plus allows quick, stepless adjustment of the length
- Flex tip with Trekking 2.0 baskets ensure secure contact on various surfaces
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This is what other customers say:
Bought these for my elderly mother, following recommendations. They are good and definitely made of good materials.
The initial setup and sizing wasn't easy though - the instructions were graphical but didn't make it as clear as they could be. However, after a bit of test and adjust, all was good.
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Robust Lightweight Ergonomic handle -
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Difficult to adjust
6% have found the reviews
by Heiko helpful
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Swing behavior Robust Unwieldy Price / performance Easy to adjust Ergonomic handle
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Price / performance Ergonomic handle Lightweight -
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Difficult to adjust
Excellent pair of poles. Light enough to be carried unnoticed in your backpack. The handles are very comfortable both uphill and downhill.
--- review of an older model ---
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Basket easy to replace Easy to adjust Ergonomic handle Lightweight
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Lightweight Ergonomic handle Easy to adjust
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Easy to adjust Unwieldy Lightweight Price / performance
85% have found the reviews
by Anne-Kathrin helpful