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Leki says:
The LEKI Makalu FX Carbon AS Compact (SS26) is a premium folding trekking pole pair built for hikers who want a compact pack size with added joint protection on long descents. It combines a lightweight Carbon (PRC 1000) upper construction with a durable Aluminium (HTS 6.5) lower section, plus LEKI’s Dynamic Suspension System (DSS) to help reduce impact forces on firmer ground.
Designed around the Aergon Air grip for confident control on steep terrain, it uses the ELD folding system for quick deployment and Speed Lock 2 Plus for secure length adjustment across 100–120 cm—ideal for smaller users, shorter stride setups, and travel-focused trekking where packability matters.
Our Verdict
We're working out what we think about Leki's Makalu FX Carbon AS Compact Trekking Poles, we'll add our comments here in due course.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Compact folding FX construction with ELD (External Locking Device) for fast, secure set-up
- Anti-shock Dynamic Suspension System (DSS) for reduced impacts on descents and firmer surfaces
- Speed Lock 2 Plus for quick, reliable length adjustment
- Hybrid shaft: Carbon (PRC 1000) upper with Aluminium (HTS 6.5) lower for durability in the high-impact zone
- Trekking 2.0 basket and DSS Tip 14 mm (Carbide) for secure placement on mixed terrain
- Aergon Air grip with Lock System Strap Skin 5.0 (One Size, continuously adjustable).
- ELD folding system for quick deployment, plus Speed Lock 2 Plus for reliable length adjustment from 100–120 cm.
Specifications
- Weight per pole: 245g
- Length (adjustable): 100–120 cm
- Pack size: 41 cm
- Grip: Aergon Air
- Strap: Lock System Strap Skin 5.0 (One Size, continuously adjustable)
- Basket: Trekking 2.0
- Tip: DSS Tip 14 mm (Carbide)
Material & Construction
- Construction: Vario (continuously adjustable)
- Segments: 4-section
- Segment: diameters Ø18 | 16 | 14 | 14 mm
- Shaft material: Carbon (PRC 1000) | Aluminium (HTS 6.5)
- Finish: Matt Metallic Finish
- Folding system: ELD
- Locking system: Speed Lock 2 Plus
- Anti-shock: Dynamic Suspension System (DSS)
