Leki Skysolo FX Carbon

The LEKI Skysolo FX Carbon is a five-section folding trekking pole that combines the compact pack size of ELD folding construction with the flexibility of a continuously Vario-adjustable length. It is designed for high-mountain trekking and mountaineering where the pole needs to stow quickly into a pack, and where a single fixed length is not always practical across varied terrain and user height.

The five-section architecture delivers a 42 cm folded pack size while covering a Standard length range of 120 to 140 cm in continuous adjustment. Four carbon (PRC 1000) sections and one aluminium (HTS 6.5) lower section give the pole its combination of low weight at 238 g per pole and the stiffness required for confident use on steep or technical ground. The Speed Lock 2 plus locking mechanism uses an aluminium lever to clamp the adjustable sections securely, providing positive engagement with no play.

The Verticon grip in 2K Foam — new to the Skysolo FX Carbon for SS26, presented in a Neon Orange / White / Black colourway — is designed around the natural resting position of the hand on steep terrain. Its angled profile reduces wrist strain on sustained ascents and descents. A 1K Foam grip extension below the main grip body provides a lower hold position for steep downhill sections and technical ground. The D-Loop Mesh Strap, carried across from trail running, is ultralight, fast-drying and continuously adjustable. The Trekking 2.0 basket and Binding Basket 2.0 exchange basket are both supplied, along with a Flex Tip Long (Carbide).

The Skysolo FX Carbon replaces the Sherpa FX.One Carbon (LE65220801) for SS26. The Compact version of this pole is available separately as the Skysolo FX Carbon Compact (LE65627102C), covering 100 to 120 cm. A fixed-length folding version is also available as the Skysolo FX.One Carbon (LE65620731).

What’s new for SS26: New model, replacing the Sherpa FX.One Carbon (LE65220801). New Verticon 2K Foam grip with D-Loop Mesh Strap and 1K Foam grip extension. Neon Orange / White / Black graphics. Aluminium Speed Lock 2 lever. ELD folding system. All folding sections now individually replaceable. Compact variant (LE65627102C) is a new addition.

• 238 g per pole — four carbon and one aluminium section, ELD folding to 42 cm and full Vario length adjustment
• 120 to 140 cm continuously adjustable — the Standard range suited to taller users and high-mountain terrain
• Speed Lock 2 plus with aluminium lever — fast, positive section clamping without tools
• Verticon grip with 1K Foam extension — angled profile plus a lower grip position for steep descents

KEY FEATURES

HIGHLIGHTS

Grip ▼

Verticon grip in 2K Foam, Standard size. New to the Skysolo FX Carbon for SS26, presented in a Neon Orange / White / Black colourway. The Verticon uses an angled profile that supports the natural resting angle of the hand during prolonged ascent and descent, reducing cumulative wrist strain on sustained steep terrain. A 1K Foam grip extension below the main grip body provides an additional hold position — useful for steep downhill sections or when greater pole control is needed on technical ground. The grip weighs 28 g including strap. The D-Loop Mesh Strap attaches via the grip's integrated loop system and is ultralight, breathable and fast-drying. One size, continuously adjustable.

Strap ▼

D-Loop Mesh Strap. Ultralight mesh construction adapted from trail running for use on mountain terrain. Fast-drying and fully breathable. One size, continuously adjustable. Attaches via the D-Loop interface on the Verticon grip — not a Trigger Shark click-in system. The D-Loop design allows rapid wrist exit without unfastening the full strap.

Locking system ▼

Speed Lock 2 plus with aluminium lever. The Speed Lock 2 plus uses an external clamp lever to grip the inner section, providing fast and positive length adjustment. The aluminium lever construction is confirmed for this model. To adjust: open the lever, slide the section to the desired length, close the lever. No twisting or internal tightening required. Do not use oils or lubricants on the locking mechanism.

Folding system ▼

ELD folding system with Vario length adjustment. ELD (Easy Locking Device) connects the sections via an internal cord and locking mechanism, collapsing the five sections to a 42 cm pack size. Unlike fixed-length FX poles, the Skysolo FX Carbon can be set to any length within the 120 to 140 cm Standard range using the Speed Lock 2 plus system before or after unfolding. All five folding sections are individually replaceable, new for SS26.

Section construction ▼

Five sections. Section diameters 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 mm. Upper section, middle sections 1, 2, and 3: Carbon (PRC 1000). Lower section: Aluminium (HTS 6.5). All five sections are individually replaceable. Spare section data is not yet documented against the SS26 product code; this is a new model with no predecessor parts pool.

Tip, basket and exchange basket ▼

Flex Tip Long (Carbide) for mountain and trail terrain. Trekking 2.0 basket supplied for standard use. Binding Basket 2.0 supplied as an exchange basket — designed for use in snow and winter mountain conditions where a larger basket is required.

ALL PROPERTIES

COMPATIBILITY

NOT COMPATIBLE WITH

• Speed Lock plus (SL+) levers or components — this pole uses Speed Lock 2 plus, which is a different lever system.
• Shark Frame Strap Mesh or any Trigger Shark strap — this pole uses the D-Loop Mesh Strap via the Verticon grip loop interface.
• Sections from the Skysolo FX Carbon Compact (LE65627102C) — the Compact uses a 4-section 18|16|14|14 mm architecture; the Standard uses a 5-section 18|16|14|14|14 mm architecture. These are not interchangeable.
• Sections from the Skysolo FX.One Carbon (LE65620731) — that model is a fixed-length 4-section pole with 16|14|14|14 mm sections and a different folding architecture.
• Sections from any telescopic or Vario non-folding pole — ELD folding sections are a distinct architecture.