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Leki says:
The LEKI Makalu FX Carbon (SS26) is a premium folding trekking pole pair for trekking, hiking, hillwalking and multi-day backpacking. Built around a full Carbon (PRC 1000) shaft, it delivers a strong strength-to-weight balance for long days on the trail, while the compact five-section FX design folds down to 41 cm for easy pack carry and travel.
For comfort and control on steep ground, Makalu FX Carbon uses the Aergon Air grip, designed for ergonomic hand support and confident handling during climbs, traverses and descents. The Speed Lock 2 plus external lever enables fast, secure length adjustment from 110 to 130 cm, and the ELD folding system provides quick, reliable deployment when you need your poles in a hurry. Finished with Trekking 2.0 baskets and a Flex Tip Short (Carbide) tip, the SS26 Makalu FX Carbon is built for mixed terrain across year-round trekking conditions.
SS26 model update: this version is specified with Lock System Strap Skin 5.0, Matt Metallic Finish, and the SS26 styling package with a gold-brown anodized Speed Lock system, an all-black locking mechanism, and visible carbon lower sections.
Our Verdict
We're working out what we think about Leki's Makalu FX Carbon Trekking Poles, we'll add our comments here in due course.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Folding trekking poles for hiking, trekking, hillwalking and backpacking
- Full Carbon (PRC 1000) shaft for high strength-to-weight performance
- Aergon Air grip for ergonomic comfort and secure control on steep terrain
- ELD folding system for fast deployment and compact pack-down (41 cm)
- Speed Lock 2 plus lever for quick, reliable adjustment (110–130 cm)
- Lock System Strap Skin 5.0 (SS26 spec)
- Trekking 2.0 baskets and Flex Tip Short (Carbide) for confident grip on mixed terrain
- SS26 styling: gold-brown anodized Speed Lock system, all-black locking mechanism, visible carbon lower sections
Specifications
- Weight per pole: 252g
- Product type: Folding Vario trekking poles (pair)
- Length (adjustment range): 110 – 130 cm
- Pack size (folded): 41 cm
- Grip: Aergon Air
- Strap: Lock System Strap Skin 5.0
- Strap size model: One Size (continuously adjustable)
- Folding system: ELD
- Locking system: Speed Lock 2 plus
- Basket: Trekking 2.0
- Tip: Flex Tip Short (Carbide)
Material & Construction
- Number of segments: 5-section(s)
- Segment diameters: Ø18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 mm
- Shaft material: Carbon (PRC 1000)
- Finish: Matt Metallic Finish
- Construction: Vario (continuously adjustable)
