Leki Makalu FX Carbon,
The Makalu FX Carbon is your companion for all mountain adventures.
It is equipped with the Aergon Air grip. The special hollow core technology enables a combination of lightweight construction with large, supportive surfaces that meet all the ergonomic requirements of your hand. The fully rubberised grip head of the Aergon Air offers maximum grip and control when descending. The grip extension provides an additional grip option when climbing uphill. With the help of the strap, you can adjust the grip perfectly to your hand, giving you optimal hold. Thanks to the simple adjustment system, the fully carbon folding pole can be adjusted in seconds.
Highlights:
Handle - Loop / Glove System: PAS System
PAS grip with loop without integrated glove system
Handle: Aergon Air
The Aergon Air combined lightness with stability. Its ergonomic shape provides maximum comfort, while the fully rubber grip head provides absolute control
Loop: Skin Strap 5.0
Handle Extension: Grip Extension
Grip extension for simple grip adjustment on steep terrain or when traversing
Pipe Material: Carbon PRC (Performance Racing Carbon) 1000
Folding System: External Locking Device
The ELD System makes it possible to open and close the folding pole quickly with the push of a button. The special construction surrounding the trigger button provides for more stability
Adjustment System: Speed Lock 2 Plus
The adjustment system works via an external clamping mechanism which allows for easy adjustments and offers a high holding force
Basket: Trekking Basket 2.0
Compact trekking basket: Prevents sinking into soft ground and can be easily replaced by hand
Lace: Flex Tip
Robust tip for precise pole positioning and an optimal grip on nearly any terrain
Storage Bag: Folding Pole Bag
Practical, ultra-light storage bag for the folding poles
Features:
| Handle size: | Compact |
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| activities: | Hiking |
| intended use: | Alpine Hiking, Mountain Hiking, Touring, Trekking |
| age group: | Adults |
| gender: | Unisex |
| Sizerun: | Standard / Compact |
| design: | Vario (continuously adjustable) |
| adjustment range: | 100 - 120 cm (Compact) |
| foldability: | Foldable |
| Pack size: | 41 cm |
| Weight: | 241 g |
| segments: | 4 |
| Segments Diameter: | 18|16|14|14 mm |
| Handle - Loop/Glove System: | PAS |
| Pipe geometry: | No bend |
| Pipe shape: | Cylindric |
| handle: | Aergon Air |
| Handle material: | 2K Foam |
| loop: | Skin Strap 5.0 |
| Loop size: | One Size (continuously adjustable) |
| handle extension: | 1K Foam |
| Pipe material: | Carbon (PRC 1000) |
| Pipe upper part: | Carbon |
| Pipe middle section (1): | Carbon |
| Pipe middle section (2): | Carbon |
| Pipe lower section: | Carbon |
| folding system: | ELD |
| adjustment system: | Speed Lock 2 plus |
| basket: | Trekking 2.0 |
| lace: | Flex Tip |
| Lace size: | Short |
| storage bag: | Folding Pole Bag |
