The upper pole body is made of aluminum alloy, and the lower section is made of carbon fiber.

Trekking poles worth starting with, practical experience and evaluation from the German trekking pole brand LEKI
The first impression when I got the LEKI Carbon TI trekking pole is that it is very textured. The red and black color scheme is not only handsome, but the design of the whole trekking pole is also very fashionable. It makes me want to take it every time I go out.
The upper pole body is made of aluminum alloy, and the lower section is made of carbon fiber. The combination of the two materials not only reduces the weight of the trekking pole (only 216 grams), but also maintains the characteristics of being strong and not easy to bend. The grip part is made of EVA foam and is specially designed to conform to the shape of the palm. It is very comfortable to hold. The thin nylon wristband feels smooth to the touch and won't rub your hands when hung on your wrist. Speed ​​lock quick lock system can quickly adjust the length of trekking poles to adapt to the undulating terrain during travel.
If the budget is sufficient and the itinerary planning is mostly mountainous with complex terrain, it is quite recommended to start with LEKI Carbon TI, because it can adjust the length of the rod very quickly to adapt to the terrain with high and low drops, and the solid material can withstand a lot of pressure. It is a suitable Trekking poles used by advanced climbers.
LEKI brand introduction

LEKI was founded in Germany in 1970. It was initially known for developing alpine ski poles, and gradually applied technology to trekking poles. Many patents have been obtained in the past 40 years:
Speedlock quick buckle design, can quickly adjust the length of trekking poles
Super Lock System strengthens the locking function, and can withstand 140KG pressure after being rotated 360 degrees
SAS pneumatic shock absorber system can reduce vibration and relieve knee pressure
Lock Security Strap safety wristband system, you can adjust the length of the wristband with you
At present, more than 300 skiing and mountaineering champions from all over the world have designated LEKI products.
LEKI Carbon TI trekking poles practical experience and evaluation
Features
Rod body in two materials
The most special thing about this LEKI Carbon TI is that the two poles are made of different materials, the upper section is made of aluminum alloy, and the lower section is made of carbon fiber, which still maintains a fairly good toughness and strength even when the weight is reduced to the lightest.

Aergon Egg Head Grip
The design of the egg-head grip is very similar to the gearshift lever of a car. It fits the shape of the palm of the hand and is very comfortable and smooth to hold. When going down the mountain, the tiger's mouth can just be supported on the egg's head, so that the body has a stable third point of support.

EVA foam grip
The foam grip part is not as thick and rough as ordinary trekking poles, so there will be no water absorption problem on rainy days, and the grip is smooth.
In addition, it is specially designed according to the shape of the hand grip. There is a small protrusion on the front, which allows the index finger to have a force point, and there is also a small protrusion on the rear, which can fix the wrist so that the trekking pole will not slide.

LEKI’s EVA foam grip has a special lengthening. If you don’t want to keep adjusting the length of trekking poles, you can adapt to different terrain by changing the position of your hand.
Speedlock quick buckle design
The new generation SPEED LOCK 2 is 30% smaller and 25% lighter than the previous generation, and its locking strength is increased by 20%.
When I went to mountain climbing before, in many sections of alternating up and down slopes, I only need to open the quick buckle, pull it to the desired length and buckle it to adjust the rod length. The super fast and convenient adjustment feature really impressed me very much.

When passing through the bamboo forest, pay attention to the quick buckle, otherwise it will be easy to catch the twigs.

Here is a very important thing to remind Shanyou, that is, do not lock too tight when adjusting the tightness of the quick buckle (the transparent knob in the picture). I used to pull the quick buckle because I accidentally locked it too tightly, causing the quick buckle to be broken by me. Fortunately, there are parts that can be replaced, otherwise the entire trekking pole will be scrapped.
Mudguard
LEKI's mud baffle can prevent the stick head from sinking in soft mud or gravel terrain and avoid the danger of being difficult to pull up.

Komperdell carbon C3's quick buckle requires additional tools to adjust the tightness. If the screw lock is too tight, the quick buckle may not be able to buckle. (Although it can still be used, it is easier to get stuck in the branches). There is no such convenience and speed as LEKI.

Tip
The tip of the tungsten steel tip is made of tungsten steel. Although the texture is very hard, it will wear out quickly if it is often used to scrape stones. It is recommended that mountain friends can buy a rubber sleeve. If you are going for a trip with more stones and terrain, you can extend the service life of the rubber sleeve.

weight
The weight of general trekking poles is about 250~290 grams. The weight of a single LEKI Carbon TI is only 216 grams. Although it is not like the super lightweight Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Z-pole which only has 183 grams, it is more than most trekking poles. It is very lightweight and easy to carry.
Acceptability
LEKI Carbon TI is a quick-buckle trekking pole with a length of 63 cm after storage. Although it is not as short as the folding type, it is better than the folding type in that it can be hung on the backpack. Like my Osprey Kyte 46L, there is a scabbard-style external lanyard on the left strap, which makes it easy to hang trekking poles on the backpack.
If storage length is your primary consideration, you can refer to the LEKI Micro Vario Ta Z-pole folding trekking pole, which is about the same price. The storage length is only 38 cm, which can be easily stored in a backpack. However, it weighs 267 grams, which is a little heavier.
Comfort
Skin wristband

Leki trekking poles Another part of my favorite trekking poles is the wrist strap.
The wristband is made of light and thin nylon fabric, which is very silky to the touch and very comfortable. Unlike ordinary trekking poles, the wristband is thick and thick and will rub the skin when hung on the wrist.
At the same time, it is strong enough and won't break when using the wrist strap when walking uphill.
The LEKI wristband can be adjusted according to the size of each person's wrist, and the adjustment method is also very simple.
Durability
Trekking pole is really a very versatile equipment, not only can help us climb and walk, but also can be used as the fulcrum of the sky. Leki trekking poles are used to support every time you eat to avoid rain or shade.

This is the case of using LEKI trekking poles. Its sturdiness and stability give me a great sense of security, allowing me to use a very stable third point as support.

to sum up
The above is my experience and evaluation of LEKI Carbon TI trekking poles. To help you summarize its features:
The upper pole body is made of aluminum alloy, and the lower section is made of carbon fiber. The combination of the two materials not only reduces the weight of the trekking pole (only 216 grams), but also maintains the characteristics of being strong and not easy to bend.
The grip part is made of EVA foam and is specially designed to conform to the shape of the palm. It is very comfortable to hold.
The Skin wristband is made of light and thin nylon material, which makes it smooth to the touch and won't scratch your hands.
The new generation of Speed ​​lock quick-buckle locking system can quickly adjust the length of trekking poles to adapt to the up and down terrain during travel.
The red and black color scheme is not only handsome, but also very textured. The design of the whole trekking pole is also very fashionable, which makes me want to take it every time I go out.
On the whole, LEKI Carbon TI is a trekking pole suitable for advanced climbers. If the budget is sufficient and the itinerary plan is mostly mountainous with complex terrain, it is quite recommended to give it a try.

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