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Leki says:
A reliable companion for your next mountain adventure! The Makalu Lite is equipped with the Aergon Air grip. The special hollow core technology combines lightweight construction with large, supportive surfaces that meet all the ergonomic requirements of your hand. The rubberised back of the Aergon Air grip offers maximum grip and control when walking downhill.
Our Verdict
We're working out what we think about Leki's Makalu Trekking Poles, we'll add our comments here in due course.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- PAS System - PAS grip with loop without integrated glove system
- Aergon Air - The Aergon Air combined lightness with stability. Its ergonomic shape provides maximum comfort, while the fully rubber grip head provides absolute control.
- Loop - Skin Strap 5.0
- Grip extension - Grip extension for simple grip adjustment on steep terrain or when traversing.
- Aluminum - Aluminum HTS (Heat Treated Shaft) 6.5
- Speed Lock Plus - The adjustment system works via an external clamping mechanism which allows for easy adjustments and offers a high holding force.
- Trekking Basket 2.0 - Compact trekking basket: Prevents sinking into soft ground and can be easily replaced by hand.
- Flex Tip - Robust tip for precise pole positioning and an optimal grip on nearly any terrain.
Specifications
- Weighs: 248g
- Construction: Vario (continuously adjustable)
- Size variant: Vario 100 - 135 cm (67 cm)
- Pack size: 67 cm
- Segments diameter: 16|14|12 mm
- Locking System upper-middle segm: Speed Lock plus
Material & Construction
- Shaft material: HTS 6.5
- Shaft upper segment: Aluminium HTS | 7075 | 16mm | 0.7
- Shaft middle segment 1: Aluminium HTS | 7075 | 14mm | 0.8
- Shaft lower segment: Aluminium HTS | 7075 | 12mm | 0.8
- Shaft shape: Cylindric
- Shaft geometry: No bend
- Shaft cone: 9,0 mm
- Grip: Aergon Air
