MASTER THE MOUNTAINS WITH THE LEKI MAKALU FX CARBON COMPACT TREKKING POLES

The LEKI Makalu FX Carbon Compact (SS26) is a premium folding trekking pole pair for hikers who want a compact pack size and a shorter adjustment range without compromising on performance. Built with a full Carbon (PRC 1000) shaft and a 4-section FX construction, it delivers a strong, lightweight feel on steep climbs, technical traverses and confident descents, then folds down to 41 cm for easy storage in a rucksack or luggage.

Designed around LEKI’s Aergon Air grip for maximum ergonomic support, this SS26 Compact version pairs all-day comfort with precise control on uneven ground. Speed Lock 2 plus provides quick, secure length adjustment from 100 to 120 cm, while the ELD folding system ensures fast, reliable deployment when conditions change. Finished with Trekking 2.0 baskets and a Flex Tip Short (Carbide) tip, Makalu FX Carbon Compact is built for mixed trails and mountain terrain across year-round trekking use.

SS26 model positioning: this is the SS26 replacement for the previous Cressida FX Carbon Compact, featuring the cork-coloured Aergon grip styling and the updated Makalu FX Carbon look-and-feel.

Key Features

• SS26 replacement model: Makalu FX Carbon Compact replaces the previous Cressida FX Carbon Compact
• Compact trekking pole length range: 100–120 cm
• Folding FX design with compact 41 cm pack size
• Full Carbon (PRC 1000) shaft for a strong, lightweight performance feel
• Aergon Air grip (cork-coloured styling on this Compact model) for ergonomic support and control
• ELD (External Locking Device) folding system for fast, secure deployment and folding
• Speed Lock 2 plus external lever for quick, reliable adjustment
• Lock System Strap Skin 5.0 (SS26 specification)
• Trekking 2.0 baskets and Flex Tip Short (Carbide) for confident pole placement on mixed terrain

Technical Specifications

• Product type: Folding Vario trekking poles (pair)
• Length (adjustment range): 100 – 120 cm
• Pack size (folded): 41 cm
• Weight: 241 g
• Number of segments: 4-section(s)
• Segment diameters: Ø18 | 16 | 14 | 14 mm
• Shaft material: Carbon (PRC 1000)
• Finish: Matt Metallic Finish
• Grip: Aergon Air
• Strap: Lock System Strap Skin 5.0
• Strap size model: One Size (continously adjustable)
• Construction: Vario (continuously adjustable)
• Folding system: ELD
• Locking system: Speed Lock 2 plus
• Basket: Trekking 2.0
• Tip: Flex Tip Short (Carbide)

Compatibility

• Replacement model mapping (SS26): Direct replacement for Cressida FX Carbon Compact (65220671)
• Baskets: Compatible with Trekking 2.0 baskets specified for this model
• Tips: Compatible with Flex Tip Short (Carbide) specified for this model
• Straps: Compatible with Lock System Strap Skin 5.0 specified for this model

Not Compatible With

• Shark/Trigger glove-connection systems (this model is specified with Aergon Air grip and Lock System Strap Skin 5.0, not a Shark/Trigger grip/strap system).
• Fixed-length folding poles (this model is Vario, continuously adjustable).