Extra-tough folding poles for long-distance treks
Folding trekking poles often come with a bit of a trade-off compared to telescopic models. They're much quicker to set up and collapse down, but you normally have to buy them at a fixed length. These Leki Khumbu FX TA poles offer the best of both worlds, coupling a collapsible push-button design with a single Speed Lock length adjuster. This gives you 20cm of adjustment, which should be plenty to help you tailor the pole length to the ascents or descents. The handles use Leki's Cor-Tec rubberised cork blend for a grippy, tactile feel, while an ergonomic design suits a range of hand positions. Built in tough HTS 6.5 aluminium, they're a little heavier than other folding models, but what you get in return is a seriously durable pole that won't let you down on demanding long-distance routes.
- 5-section folding design with quick push-button mechanism
- Speed Lock adjuster offers 20cm of length adjustment (110–130cm)
- Aergon ergonomic handles with Cor-Tec cork/synthetic blend grip material
- Adjustable wrist straps
- Flex tips with carbide spikes
- Includes trekking baskets
- Made in robust HTS6.5 aluminium
| Construction | Folding |
| Grip | Aergon |
| Grip size | Standard |
| Strap | Lock Security Strap Skin 2.0 |
| Strap size | One Size (continuously adjustable) |
| Locking System | Speed Lock plus |
| Basket | Trekking 2.0 |
| Tip | Flex Tip |
| Size run | Adjustable 110 - 130 cm |
| Pack Size | 67 cm |
| Weight | 280 g / pole |
| Number of segments | 5 |
| Shaft Diameter | 18|16|14 |14|12 mm |
- Grip: Aergon
- Shaft Material: Aluminium (HTS 6.5)
- Tip Spike: Carbide
- 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 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.
