View Full Version : LEKI Mountain Trek Super Makalu AirErgo Trekking Poles
They're on sale at Amazon today only for half off ($75 down from $150 + free shipping) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GGPSUK/104-9442230-0475125
What does everyone think of them? Wondering if I shoudl jump on this deal or not.
Time To Fly 97
07-21-2006, 13:29
Jump on THAT!
TTF
hammock engineer
07-21-2006, 13:30
Go for it. I can't remember the excat leki poles I have, but I think they are the same ones. Anti-shock, cork grip, angled grips. Nice poles.
Can say without a doubt I absolutely love mine. Angled grips concerned me at first but after I developed my "groove" with my poles I don't think I'll be able to use a pair of straight ones again.
Kerosene
07-21-2006, 14:39
I've got these poles and love the angled grip. I haven't seen any real benefit to the shock absorbers, and others have had trouble with them jamming (not me). I think that I'd prefer a cork handle in lieu of the rubberized handle (my hands sweat). I love the way that the grip extends down onto the pole itself, which is great on very steep uphill sections.
vaporjourney
07-21-2006, 16:30
Here are some reviews for a similar model: http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Trekking%20Poles/Poles/LEKI%20Makalu%20AirErgo%20Antishock%20PA%202002/
thank you for posting the link. I may decide to pick these up. Not sure if they are better than the ones that are always on sale at Sierra Trading Post or not.
RockyTrail
07-21-2006, 17:12
The ones in the for sale ad are thermo-foam grip, not cork.
It may be OK, but I really like my cork grip Lekis, they do not get sticky/sweaty. I have no information on the thermo-foam grips.
Just Ordered A Pair Thanks For The Tip
vaporjourney
07-21-2006, 17:28
the top of the grips look like they are made of cork...
thanks for the input, think i'll pick up a pair
vaporjourney
07-21-2006, 18:10
do angled grips work well when using a trekking pole support a tarp tent?
Kerosene
07-22-2006, 09:09
do angled grips work well when using a trekking pole support a tarp tent?Yep, they work fine. I've used them extensively with my Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo and Europa tents.
RockyTrail
07-22-2006, 10:04
Ditto for Shires' Tarptent and open tarps, used them fine on both.
vaporjourney
07-22-2006, 15:48
sweet, i went ahead and ordered a pair before they went off of sale. Look forward to using trekking poles finally. My gear list is coming together nicely for my thru-hike next April!