Leki Makalu FX Carbon Compact (SS26) / Natural Carbon/Grey Green/White

Our View – LEKI Makalu FX Carbon Compact (SS26) / Natural Carbon/Grey Green/White:

The new Lekl Makalu FX Carbon Compact is a premium folding trekking pole pair designed for hikers who want a compact pack size and a shorter adjustment range without sacrificing stability on steep climbs and technical descents. Built with Carbon PRC 1000 and a 4-section folding construction, it packs down small for travel and rucksack carry, then adjusts quickly for the terrain ahead.

Control comes from the Aergon Air grip, combining lightweight hollow-core construction with supportive ergonomic surfaces and a fully rubberised grip head for confident downhill handling. The ELD folding system opens and closes quickly at the push of a button, and Speed Lock 2 Plus provides fast, secure length adjustment from 100–120 cm. Finished with Trekking Basket 2.0 and a Flex Tip (Short), it’s built for reliable placement across mixed trails and mountain ground.

Specifications - LEKI Makalu FX Carbon Compact (SS26) / Natural Carbon/Grey Green/White:

• Compact 100–120 cm adjustment range for shorter setups and smaller users
• Folds down for easy rucksack carry and travel storage
• Speed Lock 2 Plus for quick, secure height changes on the move
• Aergon Air grip with rubberised head and grip extension for control on steep terrain
• Folding Vario trekking poles (pair): 100–120 cm adjustment range (Compact)
• Carbon PRC 1000 shaft with 4-section folding construction
• Aergon Air grip (PAS system) with Skin Strap 5.0 (One Size, continuously adjustable)
• ELD folding system for fast open/close handling
• Trekking Basket 2.0 and Flex Tip (Short) for reliable placement on mixed ground
• Handle system - PAS System: grip with strap (no integrated glove click-in system).
• Grip - Aergon Air: ergonomic comfort with a fully rubberised grip head for maximum control on descents.
• Strap - Skin Strap 5.0 (One Size, continuously adjustable).
• Grip extension - Grip extension for quick hand-position changes on steep terrain and traverses.
• Folding system - ELD (External Locking Device): open and close quickly with the push of a button; stabilised trigger housing for added robustness.
• Adjustment system - Speed Lock 2 Plus external clamping mechanism for quick adjustments with high holding force.
• Basket and tip - Trekking Basket 2.0 helps prevent sinking in soft ground; Flex Tip (Short) supports precise placement and grip on nearly any terrain.
• Construction - Vario (continuously adjustable) | Foldable
• Adjustment range - 100–120 cm (Compact)
• Pack size (folded) - 41 cm
• Weight - 241 g (as specified)
• Segments - 4
• Segment diameters - 18|16|14|14 mm
• Material - Carbon (PRC 1000)
• Grip - Aergon Air
• Grip system - PAS
• Strap - Skin Strap 5.0 (One Size, continuously adjustable)
• Folding system - ELD
• Locking system - Speed Lock 2 Plus
• Basket - Trekking Basket 2.0
• Tip - Flex Tip (Short)