About

About LEKI

LEKI is the world's leading manufacturer of poles for trekking, trail running, Nordic walking, and skiing. Founded in 1948 by Karl Lenhart in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany, LEKI has spent over 75 years engineering nothing but poles and pole accessories. Today, LEKI holds more than 250 patents and remains family-owned — still headquartered in the same southern German town where it all began.

LEKI UK is the official UK distributor, offering the full range of LEKI poles, gloves, and accessories with UK stock and free delivery on orders over £50.

What Makes LEKI Different

LEKI is the only pole manufacturer in the world certified to carry the TÜV Süd safety mark — an independent verification that LEKI's locking mechanisms, shaft strength, and overall construction meet the highest safety standards in the industry. Every LEKI pole is manufactured in LEKI's own production facility in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany, by a dedicated workforce using precision engineering processes developed over seven decades.

Innovation & Technology

LEKI pioneered many of the technologies now standard across the pole industry. The Trigger system — likened to a safety binding for a ski pole — allows instant release in a fall. The Aergon grip incorporates the Safety Strap system for trekking. The Speed Lock mechanism provides external lever adjustment that can be operated with gloves on. And FX folding technology delivers compact, ultralight poles that deploy in seconds — trusted by UTMB, Dragon's Back Race, and Spine Race athletes.

LEKI's Dynamic Suspension System (DSS) places anti-shock absorption at the tip of the pole rather than the handle, reducing peak impact forces by up to 40% — directly where the energy enters the pole on every ground strike.

Materials & Durability

LEKI pole shafts use either HTS (High Tensile Strength) aerospace-grade aluminium or 100% carbon fibre — both engineered for maximum strength at minimum weight. LEKI poles are built to last 10+ years with a full range of genuine spare parts available for every component: grips, straps, baskets, carbide tips, sections, and locking mechanisms. Most repairs take 5 minutes at home with no tools required.

LEKI at a Glance

  • Founded: 1948 by Karl Lenhart, Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany
  • Speciality: Poles and pole accessories — nothing else
  • Patents: 250+ registered innovations
  • Safety: Only pole brand with TÜV Süd certification worldwide
  • Athletes: Used by World Cup ski racers, UTMB ultrarunners, and Olympic competitors
  • UK: Official UK distributor — leki.co.uk — UK stock, free delivery over £50

Any other pole is just a stick.