Robust aluminium pole ergonomically designed for female hikers
When it comes to hiking and trekking, one size really doesn’t fit all. And that applies to poles too, which makes it kinda frustrating that most poles have a long range of adjustment intended for 6ft-plus men. Why carry the extra weight of all that tubing if you’ll never use it? The Leki Cressida pole is refreshingly different. Specialised for users under 5'6" in height, this short, lightweight pole is ideal for petite women and younger hikers. It doesn’t skimp on top end features either: you get an ergonomic Aergon Air Compact foam grip with a cork-effect insert, sized for smaller hands and maximising comfort on long walks. The AS version also comes with Leki's Dynamic Suspension System helping reduce impact from the ground and protecting your knees on longer days. Speed Lock 2 levers ensure quick and easy adjustment, even on the move, so you can tweak the length to suit the terrain – shorter for power transfer on tough climbs, longer for balance on descents.
- Lightweight yet durable HTS 6.5 aluminium alloy pole designed for classic hikes and treks
- Dynamic Suspension System cushions the pole and reduces impact in joints and tendons
- Telescopic 3-section design
- Fitted with the comfortable Aergon Air compact foam grip with a cork-effect insert, ergonomically designed to fit smaller hands
- Vario on-the-move adjustment system enables extremely fast length adjustment from 90 to 125cm, even whilst wearing thick gloves in rain, ice and snow
- Speed Lock 2 Plus lever is 35% lighter and 27% smaller than the previous Speed Lock System, with the same holding force as its predecessor
- Supplied with trekking basket and DSS tips (please note, tips are designed to always be used with baskets)
- Length: 90-125 cm
- Diameter: 16 mm
- Pack Size: 64 cm
- Weight: 245 g
- Material: Aluminium (HTS 6.5)
- Finish: Matt
- Sustainability Through Longevity - Leki products are made to the highest standards of durability and performance, with an unrelenting focus on comfort and security. When a part does fail, LEKI is able to repair 93% of claims
- Manufactured Locally - Made in the Czech Republic
- Manufactured Sustainably - LEKI uses the heat generated during the production process to heat their production areas, saving energy. The warm exhaust air from their compressed air systems is used to control the temperature of the production rooms in adjacent locations
If you’re looking to hike further, faster and for longer, here’s our advice: invest in a pair of trekking poles. Because let’s face it, we can always use a little extra speed, stability and support on our adventures. And if you’re in the market for poles, there’s one brand that consistently comes at the head of the pack: Leki.
We mean that literally. Record-breaking mountain athletes, from sky-runners to skiers, are part of the brand’s elite roster. Leki uses their input to continually refine and improve their extensive product range. Or as they put it: “When the best in the world are 100% satisfied, so are we”.
It’s an approach that works in conjunction with meticulous design, technically advanced materials and state-of-the-art construction methods to ensure that Leki poles are the undisputed market leader. If you want proof, how’s this: the company owns more than 250 patents in trekking pole technologies. Which means that when it comes to build quality and performance, Leki truly are poles apart.
