I have 2 walking poles. One is Leki Trail and the other is a Brasher walking pole. They were purchased at different times which is why they are odd. Having 2 brands has given me the opportunity to compare them and I prefer the Brasher pole.

The Leki Trail walking pole is okay, but not perfect. Having a pole is better than no pole, and having 2 poles is more than twice as good for your joints as having one pole. So, having the Leki pole is a good thing, but there are better poles available on the market.

The main problem with the Leki Trail walking pole is that the gripping mechanism that holds the pole at the desired length is not as robust and dependable as on other brands. I have lost count of the number of times I have pressed down on the pole with only the normal amount of force and it has shortened itself rather than supporting my weight as I walked. It has 3 sections, therefore 2 section joints, and it seems to be both joints that suffer this weakness of grip.

The handle is comfortable enough, and the wrist strap is good, but they don't outweigh the problem of the pole shortening itself!