Robust, tried and tested trekking pole
1974 was the year that Muhammad Ali beat George Foreman in the legendary ‘Rumble in the Jungle’, Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal and Germany won the FIFA World Cup on home soil (we still think the Dutch were robbed). But it was also the year that Leki introduced the Makalu trekking pole – and it’s been in the hands of multiple generations of hikers ever since. It’s rightly earned a reputation as one of the most rugged and robust trekking poles around, whilst getting lighter and more technically capable through the decades. The latest Lite version of this classic hiking pole slightly trims the weight without compromising features. It's fitted out with a comfortable Aergon Air extended foam Grip and Leki’s intuitive Speed Lock 2 adjustment system, which provides on-the-go adjustment and rock-solid holding power. The shaft is made from aluminium HTS 6.5 alloy for exceptional stability and durability, without the risk of cracking or shattering, as with ultralight carbon fibre poles. It’s all you need in a supremely well-balanced and great value package. For no-nonsense performance, mile after mile, make it the Makalu.
- Lightweight yet durable HTS 6.5 aluminium alloy pole designed for classic hikes and treks
- Telescopic 3-section design
- Fitted with the comfortable Aergon Air foam grip and extended handle for choking down on uphill sections
- Vario on-the-move adjustment system enables extremely fast length adjustment from 100 to 135cm, even whilst wearing thick gloves in rain, ice and snow
- Speed Lock 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 carbide tips
- Length: 100-135 cm
- Diameter: 16 mm
- Weight: 250 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.
