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Leki Trail Walking Poles
by kama0529
Last year I did part of the coast-to-coast walk - and before starting it I was advised to buy a trekking pole to aid in my walk - and Leki was a name that I was told meant quality at okay prices. I had never bought a trekking pole before and so I wasn't totally sure about what I needed or what I was looking for in a trekking pole, and so ... I literally plumped for one that had decent reviews. The Leki Trail Trekking Pole cost me £24.99 from the www.headtothehills.co.uk website - which seems like a really good price to me and was actually less than I thought it would be.
When fully extended, this pole is 145 cms long, but this can then be collapsed down to 65cm to make it easier to carry when it's not being used. I would quite like it if it collapsed down a little further so that it was small enough to fit in a small bag. Having said this, this did attach quite nicely to the front of my day pack. It's really lightweight, weighing 0.25kg and so it's not a chore to have to carry - and it's light because it's made out of aluminium which has been strengthened and so it's lightness does does not diminish its strength. I have full faith in its ability to stand up to a lot of weight and stress. The height of the pole can be adjusted and so I was able to adjust it to the best height for me.
The handle of the pole is made of rubber with textured grips which are actually really comfortable to use. The grip is soft and ergonomically designed so that it is tilted in such a way to make the pole easy to use. The grips are moulded and are very comfortable to use and they don't make my hands sweaty or become blistered, even after extensive use. There is also a safety strap that is attached to the handle that aids the correct use of the pole, as well as helps to carry the stick when it is not in use. I found that the pole's shock absorbing capacity was really good and it helped to preserve my knees when on a gradient. The pole also helped to keep my upright when I was on uneven ground. The tip was carbon and was non-slip, even on rocky surfaces.
Overall, this trekking pole was a real help to me when I was doing the trek and really took some of the strain.
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Leki Trail Walking Poles
by sympatic
Whenever I go for some serious walking in the Lakes or across the Moors I always use a set of walking poles, this is to help reduce the strain on my back and leg joints as well as giving me some extra stability when traversing difficult terrain.
These poles from Leki are not cheap however I got them as part of a sale and ... purchased two for £50, they are really light weight but strongly made as well, they weigh a mere 607g which is pretty light and means that they do not become an extra burden. They are easily adjustable with a twist and lock mechanism and have a total extendable length of 140cm and will collapse down to half that size for easy storage inside a rucksack or they can be secured to the outside if you want. Like I said they are easy to adjust and once secured into place I have not experienced any slippage, there are marking along the length of the poles and als a clear indicator of the maximum length
There is just enough flex to these poles when you apply downward pressure on them and this give helps to ensure that any shocks are absorbed and do not pass up into the arms. The hand grips are also incredibly comfortable and non slip, there are also straps at the top for you to pass your hands through to ensure extra security and to stop the poles falling away from you. They are made from aluminium with a carbide flextip that is very strong and excellent when dealing with hard icey ground.
I have had these poles for about 18 months now and they have been an excellent purchase, they are robust, lightweight and provide excellent support and stability when walking across tough terrain, they are comfortable to use with or without gloves and I have been very impressed with them and would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for a good quality set of walking poles.
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Leki Trail Walking Poles
by anwar7
I love walking but suffer with a back problem that can make walking painful. A few years ago I decided to buy a pair of trekking poles after borrowing a friend's poles and finding that they really helped me to walk further with less pain. Trekking poles are really good for reducing the impact on all joints but in particular your knees. ...
I knew I wanted to buy a decent pair as I wanted a pair that would last. Having researched what was on offer I decided to buy Leki trail walking poles. The American company Leki are leading manufactures of skiing and trekking poles and have been trading for over 60 years. All the reviews that I read about their trekking poles were positive and they are widely available.
Leki trekking poles are made using aluminium making them both lightweight and strong. They can be adjusted to suit all heights by simply twisting and then locking the poles into the correct position. The poles have a soft grip handle with safety strap. They can be extended to 145 cm and collapsed to 65 cm. The poles have a carbide tip that makes them secure to use on ice or slippery rock. The tips can be replaced. Each pole weighs just 273 grams. The poles are coloured red and black.
It is recommended that you use two poles to gain maximum benefit. I find that they make a huge difference when walking particularly when it is icy or when walking downhill. The poles help give extra security and take the pressure from my back and knees. The poles are also great for helping a fellow walker over slippery rocks when crossing burns.
These poles are widely available and I think I paid around £40 for the pair from a local outdoors shop. If I had to find any negative points it would be that there are no markings on the poles so it can be difficult to adjust both to the same length.
Overall I think these poles are an excellent buy and they have enabled me to walk further with less pain. Highly recommend!
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