LEKI Black Series Carbon Trekking Poles

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UGO TOP PICK – Black Series Carbon Trekking Poles have been designed for trekking and multi day backpacking so are extremely robust, they have a comfortable cork-like grip and dual Lever Locks for continuous adjustment, easily one of our Top Picks!

Leki says: 

Rely on the exclusive Black Series Carbon three-section pole for your next mountain tour! It comes equipped with the newly developed Aergon Air, with genuine cork surface. The grip has been improved in numerous ways and has been redesigned in terms of comfort and control. The special hollow core technology combines lightweight construction and large, supportive surfaces that meet all the ergonomic requirements of your hand. The Aergon Air´s fully rubberized grip back provides maximum grip and control when going downhill. The inclined angle supports your wrist for optimal guidance and placement of the pole and contributes to safety on the mountain. On to the next mountain tour with our lightweight and stable three-section pole!

Our Verdict

Everything LEKI does is about quality, although not the absolute lightest poles LEKI poles are famously well-designed and super tough. Leki’s Black Series Carbon Trekking Poles have been designed for trekking and multi day backpacking so are extremely robust, they have a comfortable cork-like grip and dual Lever Locks for continuous adjustment. The Cork-like grip is particularly cool and comforable and some people prefer this to the ubiquitous foam grip. The Black Series Poles do have a foam section extending down the shaft of the pole which is really useful for steep ascent.

Being a telescopic pole the packed size is not particularly short, but this design of pole is the more durable.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Gender: Unisex
• Sizerun: No sizerun
• Construction: Vario (continuously adjustable)
• Shaft geometry: No bend
• Shaft shape: Cylindric
• Grip: Aergon Air
• Strap: Lock Security Strap Skin 4.0
• Grip extension: 1K Foam
• Locking system: Speed Lock 2 plus
• Basket: Trekking 2.0
• Tip: Flex Tip

Specifications

• Weight per pole: 237g
• Sold as pair
• Pack size: 68 cm
• Pole length: 100-135cm
• Segments: 3
• Segments diameter: 16|14|12 mm

Material & Construction

• Shaft material: Aluminium (HTS 6.5) | Carbon (PRC 1000)
• Shaft upper part: Aluminium
• Shaft middle part (1): Carbon
• Shaft lower part: Carbon

Help & advice:

• Choosing Trekking Poles
• Which LEKI Trekking Poles – A Guide
• Why Use Trekking Poles?