Leki Makalu Lite AS Compact Trekking Poles

The Makalu Lite AS Compact is a lightweight, telescopic trekking pole pair designed for hikers who want the comfort of anti-shock support in a compact adjustment range.

The small, adjustable version of the Makalu Lite AS, the Compact edition is built with slim 16|14|12mm HTS 6.5mm Aluminium sections, the trekking poles are fine-tuned for efficient, effective movement on long mountain days, providing you with a secure feel on a range of climbs and enhancing comfort on firmer descents. The compact version has a size range of 90cm to 125cm, accommodating shorter users and compact trekking set ups and can be folded away for convenient packing. Using the Speed Lock plus external clamping system allows you to make quick length changes and has a high holding force. Featuring an Aergon Air Grip head, the grip is fully rubberised for confident control on descents, and keeps a secure hold of the poles when hiking. This works alongside the PAS system and Skin Strap 5.0 for confident hikes and security. Using Leki's Dynamic Suspension System, the poles help to absorb impact energy during each plant, which reduces the transmitted load through the wrist, elbow and shoulder across repeated downhill steps. When the terrain flattens, or the pole needs to feel firms, the antishock can be locked out entirely, for a direct, responsive feel. Alongside this, the Trekking 2.0 baskets and DSS tip allow stable placement on mixed terrain.