All-season carbon fibre trekking pole
On the most demanding mountain terrain, a set of poles can help you go faster, further and longer. But to truly maximise performance, you need a pair of carbon fibre poles, which offer superior stiffness and rigidity compared to traditional aluminium alloy poles, at a lower overall weight. Leki’s Sherpa FX Carbon Strong is the brand’s most stable and robust folding pole. Designed for high alpine terrain and winter use with skis, snowshoes or crampons, it has enlarged 20mm diameter upper pole sections to withstand extreme loads. It is equipped with the new Aergon Air grip for even more comfort and control, which combines cavity technology to reduce weight whilst still providing maximum support on the mountain. The back of the grip has been completely rubberized for optimum control in cold conditions, and extended grips enable you to choke down during steep ascending switchbacks. The pole is equipped with a trekking basket but also includes a larger snow basket for winter use.
- Large-diameter PRC1000 carbon fibre pole sections designed for extreme loads
- Z-folding 3-section design with compact folded length
- Fitted with Aergon Air grip and extended handle
- Vario on-the-move adjustment system enables extremely fast length adjustment from 120 to 140cm, even whilst wearing thick gloves in rain, ice and snow
- Redesigned Speed Lock 2 lever is 30% smaller and 25% lighter than its predecessor, while supplying the highest holding force of any external locking system on the market
- ELD [external locking device] for stability and safety – a push button releases the pole tension
- High-performance internal tensioning cable encased in a durable PE jacket for lifelong fibre protection, with lower segment spring to ensure optimum tension and automatic cable length compensation
- Special inner aluminium sleeves protect the carbon fibre pole sections and ensure a perfect inter-segment connection
- Supplied with standard and snow trekking baskets
- Length: 110-130 cm
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Pack Size: 37 cm
- Weight: 317 g
- Carbon (PRC 1000)
- Aluminium (HTS 6.5)
- 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.
