LEKI Sherpa FX Carbon Strong Lower Replacement Section — Mountaineering Poles

16 mm Aluminium Lower Section with Tip Speed Lock Plus FX TA Folding 120–140 cm Range

The LEKI Sherpa FX Carbon Strong Lower Replacement Section is the genuine OEM spare for the bottom section of the Sherpa FX Carbon Strong — LEKI's heavy-duty mountaineering pole engineered for the most demanding alpine terrain: winter ski mountaineering, cramponed glacial approaches, and extended mountain expeditions. Where other poles back off, the Sherpa FX Carbon Strong scales up: a 20 mm carbon upper section feeds down through 18 and 16 mm aluminium lower sections, handling the lateral loads of steep mixed ground with ease. The lower section — this 16 mm aluminium tube with included carbide tip — takes the most direct ground contact and is the first to show wear or impact damage on serious routes. The Speed Lock Plus (SL+) system provides secure, gloved-accessible length adjustment across a continuous 120–140 cm range. At 317 g per pole with a 37 cm folded pack, the Sherpa FX Carbon Strong delivers expedition performance in a packable format suited to both British winter climbing and Alpine summer objectives. Genuine LEKI replacement, correct 16 mm lower section, tip included.

► Full Technical Specifications

Section Position	Lower Section (tip end) — 1st from bottom
Tube Diameter	16 mm
Tube Material	Aluminium
Tip Included	Yes — carbide tip
Compatible Pole	LEKI Sherpa FX Carbon Strong
Full Pole Section Structure	20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 mm (5 sections)
Upper Shaft Material	Carbon (20 mm, 18 mm sections)
Adjustment System	Speed Lock Plus (SL+)
Pole Length Range	120–140 cm (infinitely adjustable)
Pack Size	37 cm
Full Pole Weight	317 g per pole
Pole Code	65229801

► Compatibility & Fitting Guide

This section fits:

✓ LEKI Sherpa FX Carbon Strong (all lengths, 120–140 cm)

✓ Poles with FX TA construction, Speed Lock Plus (SL+), and 16 mm aluminium lower sections

✓ Lower section = the bottommost aluminium section — ends in the carbide tip and basket mount

✓ LEKI pole code 65229801 — check the shaft near the Aergon Air grip

✓ Workshop route: If your pole has a black endcap, or if you are unsure at any step, do not attempt to fit. Email [email protected] with photos of your full pole, handle, and damaged section, or call +44 (0)1250 710414.

How to identify your section:

The lower section sits at the base of the folded pole assembly. The 16 mm aluminium tube carries the tip and basket and is the first section to contact rock, ice, or hard ground. Disassemble using the ELD folding mechanism to access and replace this section.

► Not Compatible With

✗ Sherpa FX.One Carbon (fixed-length ELD-only, different section structure)

✗ Sherpa FX Carbon Max (US market variant — different specification)

✗ Any Speed Lock 2 Plus (SL2+) poles — this section fits Speed Lock Plus (SL+) only

✗ 14 mm trekking or trail running lower sections (different diameter)

✗ Middle sections of the same pole (lower section is unique with tip)