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Even at first glance, these Cressida Cork Lite aluminium trekking poles from Leki already tick two major boxes for us: tactile cork handles that offer excellent grip even when your hands are wet, and a lever-lock adjustment mechanism that we've always found more reliable than the twist-lock versions. But take a closer look at Leki's Aergon Air grips and you'll realise they're a cut above the rest. Ergonomically contoured and angled for a range of comfortable hand positions in different situations, they've shaped and rubberised the back of the pommel to make it super-grippy on the downhills. In fact, the Cressida is a more compact version of Leki's popular Makalu pole – a robust design that’s well-suited to thru-hiking and long-distance routes. Aimed at smaller trekkers, it offers a length range (90–125cm) that's 10cm shorter than its big brother. This also comes with a slightly shorter pack size and a 30g weight saving across both poles.
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Construction |
Adjustable |
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Grip |
Aergon Air |
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Grip size |
Standard |
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Strap |
Lock Security Strap Skin 4.0 |
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Strap size |
One Size (continuously adjustable) |
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Locking System |
Speed Lock plus |
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Basket |
Trekking 2.0 |
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Tip |
Flex Tip |
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Tip Spike |
Carbide |
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Size run |
Adjustable 90 - 125 cm |
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Pack Size |
64 cm |
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Weight |
240 g / pole |
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Number of segments |
3 |
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Shaft Diameter |
16|14|12 mm |
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Shaft Material |
Aluminium |
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Shaft upper part |
Aluminium (HTS 6.5) |
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Shaft Lower Part |
Aluminium (HTS 6.5) |
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Tip Spike |
Carbide |
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.