Performance carbon folding pole with comfy and versatile grip
The Makalu is a staple of Leki's range, and this Pro FX Carbon version brings performance racing carbon to a folding design with 20cm of telescopic adjustment. At 255g, it's light enough for serious mountain hiking while offering the versatility of adjustable length. The 5-section construction folds down to 41cm for compact packing, with a locking device to make sure the poles don’t collapse accidentally. The Aergon Air grip system is designed to be incredibly comfortable in the hand – with a hollow core to keep the weight down and a large extended grip zone with rubberised and textured surfaces. You’ve got simple, adjustable wrist straps, and the poles come fitted with versatile trekking baskets that you can switch out for snow or mud ones if needs be.
- Length: 110–130cm (continuously adjustable)
- Weight: 255g
- Pack size: 41cm
- Material: Carbon (PRC 1000)
- Finish: Matt Metallic Finish, Clear Finish
- 5-section construction
- Diameter: Ø18|16|14|14|14mm
- Aergon Air grip system
- Lock System Strap Skin 5.0 (one size, continuously adjustable)
- Vario construction (continuously adjustable)
- ELD folding system
- Speed Lock 2 plus AL locking mechanism
- Trekking 2.0 basket included
- Flex Tip Short (Carbide) tip
| Construction | Vario (continuously adjustable) |
| Grip | Aergon Air |
| Grip size | Standard |
| Strap | Lock System D-Loop Strap Mesh |
| Strap size | One Size (continuously adjustable) |
| Locking System | Speed Lock 2 plus AL |
| Basket | Trekking 2.0 |
| Tip | Flex Tip |
| Size run | 110 - 130 cm |
| Pack Size | 41 cm |
| Weight | 255 g / pole |
| Number of segments | 5 |
| Shaft Diameter | 18|16|14|14|14 mm |
- Grip: 2K Cork
- Shaft Material: Carbon
- 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.
