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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.
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.