Leki Makalu FX Carbon

The LEKI Makalu FX Carbon (SS26) is a premium folding trekking pole pair built for mountain hiking, trekking and long days where low weight, compact carry and fast adjustments matter. The full Carbon (PRC 1000) construction keeps the feel responsive on climbs and stable on technical descents, while the five-section folding design packs down to 41 cm for easy rucksack carry and travel.

For control on steep ground, the Aergon Air grip is designed around a lightweight hollow-core build with large support surfaces, a fully rubberised grip head for downhill control, and a grip extension for quick hand-position changes. The ELD folding system deploys quickly with a push-button release, and Speed Lock 2 plus enables fast, secure length adjustment from 110–130 cm. Finished with Trekking Basket 2.0 and a Flex Tip (Short), it’s built for confident pole plants across mixed trails and mountain terrain.

SS26 styling update: revised Skin Strap 5.0 and updated SS26 look (including gold-brown anodised Speed Lock hardware and visible carbon lower sections, as specified).

• 41 cm pack size for rucksack carry, travel and quick stowage
• ELD folding deployment: open/close quickly with a push-button release
• Speed Lock 2 plus for fast, reliable adjustment (110–130 cm)
• Aergon Air grip + grip extension for controlled handling on steep terrain

KEY FEATURES

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Grip ▼

Aergon Air grip with a fully rubberised grip head for maximum control on descents, plus a grip extension for steep ground.

Folding system ▼

ELD (External Locking Device) opens and closes the folding pole quickly with the push of a button.

Adjustment system ▼

Speed Lock 2 plus external clamping mechanism for quick, secure length adjustment (110–130 cm).

Tip and basket ▼

Trekking Basket 2.0 helps prevent sinking into soft ground; Flex Tip (Short) supports precise placement and grip.

ALL PROPERTIES

COMPATIBILITY

NOT COMPATIBLE WITH

• Shark/Trigger click-in glove connection systems (PAS strap system; no click-in interface)
• Fixed-length, non-adjustable pole designs (this model is Vario, continuously adjustable)