Leki Hiking poles Makalu Lite

The little sister of the classic Makalu is a slightly lighter yet reliable companion for your next mountain adventure! The Makalu Lite is equipped with the new Aergon Air, which has been redesigned for comfort and control and improved in countless details.

The special hollow core technology combines lightweight construction with large, supportive surfaces that meet all the ergonomic requirements of your hand. Maximum grip and control when going downhill is provided by the Aergon Air´s rubberized grip back. The inclined angle supports your wrist for optimal guidance and placement of the pole and contributes to the safety on the mountain

Features 

• LOCK SECURITY STRAP - SKIN 4.0: Individually adjustable strap. It is ultra-light, highly breathable and offers ideal comfort.
• HANDLE EXTENSION: Handle extension for easy gripping on steep terrain or traverses. .
• CARBON CC and ALUMINIUM HTS: Super stable, extremely robust and very durable.
• SPEED LOCK +: The adjustment system works via an external clamping mechanism which allows for easy adjustments and offers maximum hold.
• TREKKING BASKET 2.0: Compact trekking basket. Protects against sinking into snow and mud and can be changed easily by hand.
• FLEX TIP: Robust tip that guarantees precise pole positioning and an optimal grip on nearly any terrain.

Specs

• Activities: Trekking / Hiking
• Construction: Vario (continuously adjustable)
• Pack size: 67 cm
• Weight: 250 g
• Segments: 3
• Segments diameter: 16|14|12 mm
• Shaft geometry: No bend
• Shaft shape: Cylindric
• Grip: Aergon Air
• Strap: Lock Security Strap Skin 4.0
• Strap size: One Size (continuously adjustable)
• Grip extension: 1K Foam
• Shaft material: Aluminium (HTS 6.5)
• Shaft upper part: Aluminium
• Shaft middle part (1): Aluminium
• Shaft lower part: Aluminium
• Locking system: Speed Lock plus
• Basket: Trekking 2.0
• Tip: Flex Tip