LEKI Makalu Cork Lite Trekking Pole

LEKI Makalu Cork Lite Trekking Pole

The LEKI Makalu Cork Lite is LEKI's top aluminum trekking pole. It pairs an Aergon Air cork grip with HTS 6.5 aluminum shafts and two basket sets, all under 9 oz per pole.

Why We Carry It

Hand someone the Makalu Cork next to an entry level pole and the grip usually answers the question of whether the upgrade is worth it.

Highlights

• Aergon Air cork grip: Cork absorbs sweat and dampens vibration, with a rubberized top and built in angle that keep your wrist in a natural spot on descents.
• Lock Security Strap Skin 5.0: LEKI's soft feel strap stays comfortable on bare wrists all day.
• HTS 6.5 aluminum: 8.4 to 8.8 oz per pole and built for years of use.
• Speed Lock Plus: Fast, tool free lever adjustment that works with gloves and holds firm.
• Two basket sets: Trekking 2.0 basket for trails and a tour basket for snow and soft ground.
• Carbide flex tip: Absorbs vibration and grips rock and packed terrain.

Best For

Serious hikers who are out most weekends and want a premium grip and four season baskets, especially on long days climbing the Sawatch 14ers.

Specs

• Shaft: HTS 6.5 aluminum
• Weight: 8.4 to 8.8 oz per pole
• Adjustment: Speed Lock Plus
• Packed length: 64 to 67 cm depending on version
• Grip: Aergon Air cork with PAS
• Strap: Lock Security Strap Skin 5.0
• Tip: Carbide flex tip
• Baskets: Trekking 2.0 basket and tour basket