LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles

Leki's Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles combine the best of the fixed length poles (low weight and packability) with the convenience of an adjustable pole.

Leki says:

Do you love sporty trekking and are often on the go? The Micro Vario Carbon, equipped with lots of details, supports you uphill and downhill and helps you save energy. In addition to the anatomically formed AERGON Thermo Long Grip and the super simple Speed Lock 2 Adjustment System comes the newly developed ELD External Locking Device, which ensures more stability and safety on the mountain thanks to its special construction. The pole can be folded together to a pack size of 40 cm at the push of a button and can be stored in any backpack. Weighing in at just 240 g, it is a real all-rounder.

Sold as pair.

Leki's Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles combine the best characteristics of fixed length poles (low weight and pack size) with the convenience of an adjustable pole. Adjustable length is useful for varying terrain - a shorter pole is better for uphill, and a longer pole for descents.

The Micro Varios have a full soft Aergon grip with an ultralight wrist straps which feel extremely comfortable as they are made from thin webbing rather than the thick stuff. The foam handle extends down the shaft of the pole which assists when ascending.

The adjustment of the pole length is easy to use thanks to Leki's Speed Lock 2 lever locks - very reliable and eliminates the problem of poles seizing up.

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Help and advice:

• External Locking Device (ELD): Special construction for even more stability and safety, Easy to handle – a push button releases the pole tension
• Aergon: Edgeless and ultralight Aergon Thermo grip for a comfortable fit in every hand.
• Lock Security Strap - Skin: The LEKI Skin Strap is an ultra-lightweight, highly breathable strap offering maximum comfort with minimum weight.
• Thermo Long: Thermal extension for a comfortable fit in every hand
• Speed Lock 2 Adjustment: Extremely fast adjustment of the pole length. 30% smaller, 25% lighter and 20% higher holding force - at least.
• 100% Pure Carbon: Pure carbon for pure joy. Super light and stiff for optimal swing action.
• Trekking Basket 2.0: Compatible with every Flextip, effective protection against sinking in.
• Flex Tip Short: More precise pole use and perfect grip in nearly all terrains.

• Each pole weighs: 240g
• Sold as pair
• Pole length: 110 - 130cm
• Pack size: 40cm
• Material: 100% Carbon (Pure)
• Construction: Folding poles | ELD, Vario
• Grip: Aergon (Thermo) + Thermo Long
• Strap: Lock Security Strap (Skin)
• Segments: 5-pieces
• Tube diameter: 18|16|14|14|14 mm
• Adjustment system: Speed Lock 2
• Basket: Trekking 2.0
• Tip: Flex Tip (Short)