Leki
Makalu Lite AS Trekking Poles
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Overview
Take the Shock Out of the Hike | Adjustable trekking poles equipped with antishock suspension systems. 90-125 cm Adjustable | Dual Speed Lock 2 Plus switches maximize the adjustable range and let these poles pack down to 25.2 inches. Dynamic Suspension System | Antishock system above the baskets reduces impact force by approximately 40%.
Specs
- Brand
- Leki
- Weight
- 257 g · 9.1 oz
Weight vs. category
24% lighter than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the trekking poles in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Weight
- 9.1 oz (257 g)
- Lighter than 80% of 5 weighed · #1 lightest
- -52% vs the median 1.19 lb
- Price
- $169.95
- Cheaper than 44% of 9 priced · #5 cheapest
- 0% vs the median $169.95 · $18.75/oz (median $11.14/oz)
The cheapest is TrailBuddy Trekking Poles – Lightweight 7075 Aluminum Hiking Poles at $39.91 — $130.04 less and 293 g heavier.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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