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Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair

Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair

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Trek with sure-footed confidence. Leki Super Makalu COR-TEC trekking poles provide superior comfort, convenience and innovative design.

  • COR-TEC grips combine natural cork and rubber in an ergonomic design that is lightweight, cool in warm weather and comfortable in cold temps
  • Positive Angle grips position the hands at an ergonomically correct 15° angle for comfort
  • Ergonomic corrective angle produces a neutral wrist position for optimal swing efficiency and stress relief at wrist joint
  • Soft Antishock System Lite offers a shock-absorbing ride with less rebound and features weight reduction by 20% from previous version
  • Strong, 3-section, 7075 aluminum shafts are heat treated for outstanding tensile strength
  • Simple and fast, SLS (Super Locking System) adjustment requires little effort to securely lock pole sections into position
  • Three-section telescoping poles collapse from 57 to 26.7 inches for easy packing
  • Universal carbide flex tips ensure long-lasting durability and an optimal grip on ice and rock surfaces
  • Flexible synthetic tips can flex up to 30° without damaging the pole shaft
  • Nylon wrist straps feature a soft side for comfort against the skin
  • Domed disc baskets provide extra support on soft terrain; thanks to a threaded design, they can be easily replaced with larger baskets for winter use

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Item 767066

Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair Specs

Specification

Description

Weight (pair)21.5 ounces
Shaft materialAluminum
Maximum length57 inches
Minimum length26.7 inches
Shock absorbingYes
Grip materialCork/rubber

Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair
 
3.3

(based on 9 reviews)

63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good grips (8)
  • Strong (7)
  • Easy to adjust (5)
  • Flexible (4)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

  • Collapses too easily (3)

Best Uses

  • Hiking (7)
  • Backpacking (6)
  • Day trip (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (8)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (5), Comfort driven (3)

Reviewed by 9 customers

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Apr

4

2008

(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

2008 Leki Super Makalus

By Frog Frank

from La Crosse, WI

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Good grips
  • Strong

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Hiking

    Comments about Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair:

    Otherwise nice sticks, but the anti-shock mechanism cannot be turned off. (New in 2008. I checked with Leki customer service.) I'm going to return them. Anti-shock is great going down, but bad going up.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    15

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Read your instructions ...

    By Ralloh

    from Linville Gorge as much as possible, NC

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Anti-shock Sytem locks
    • Doesn't slip
    • Easy to adjust
    • Flexible
    • Good grips
    • Lightweight
    • Strong

    Cons

    • A bit expensive

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Day trip
    • Helping to move a snake
    • Hiking

    Comments about Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair:

    Reading previous comments it's obvious folks are just not following simple instructions. Can't put a link here but if you'll go to the Leki webpage you'll find a PDF file there that's called "Fix it on the spot". Yes it will lock securely and hold ... even under severe abuse. Trust me ... I use mine and have used this particular model for several years. YES the anti-shock will lock ... read the instructions.
    Great set of sticks if you can get over the sticker shock. BUT my first Supers have lasted over six years for sure. Little scratched up but going strong.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    6

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Outstanding Trekking Poles

    By Trekking Tim

    from Bakersfield, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Easy to adjust
    • Flexible
    • Good grips
    • Lightweight
    • Strong

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking

      Comments about Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair:

      These poles saved my hike to Half Dome Yosemite. After hurting my right knee 4 miles into my hike, I really leaned on these poles for the next 17 miles and they never failed once. These Leki's are lightweight and easy to carry, they lock solid and do not slip. By far the best hiking investment I've made in years. It's funny, I used to laugh at people on trails when I saw them using trekking poles, now I will never go hiking without them...EVER. By the way, my son got a pair of Black Diamonds, but his fail to adjust to the correct length...not good enough when going down hill.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      27

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Outstanding trekking poles

      By Tim j

      from Pasadena, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Easy to adjust
      • Good grips
      • Good wrist position
      • Lightweight
      • Strong

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Day trip
        • Hiking

        Comments about Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair:

        These are the best poles I have used. These grips and comfortable and are cool on warm days. They are angled forward so your wrist is in a neutral position. I have never had problems adjusting the poles or with the poles staying locked in place. The poles do have a little shock absorption but I find this beneficial. The poles are a weigh a few ounces more than others on the market. However, I hike in rough terrain and the sturdiness is welcome. Some of the lighter poles do not hold up. I would recommend these to anyone.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        24

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Excellent hiking pole!

        By FlipSquad

        from San Diego, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy to adjust
        • Flexible
        • Good grips
        • Lightweight
        • Strong

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair:

          These are excellent hiking poles. Incredibly lightweight and strong. A little bit overpriced (but I did get a good discount). Very versatile. I'm surprised some people have bad experience with this product.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          23

          2008

           
          5.0

          Great poles

          By Ron from ABQ

          from ABQ NM

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Easy to adjust
          • Flexible
          • Good grips
          • Strong

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking

            Comments about Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair:

            I've had these for several months, since knee surgery in the spring. They are easy to adjust, very strong and the locking mechanism easily supports my weight. The 15 degree grip makes them very comfortable to use and on my pair the spring shock is also able to be locked out. Highly recommended!

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Aug

            3

            2008

            (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Unreliable poles

            By MSK in LA

            from Santa Monica, CA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Good grips

            Cons

            • Collapses Too Easily

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking

            Comments about Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair:

            Although these poles are sturdy when locked and functioning, their locking mechanism is unreliable. I was in the back country with a 50 lb. pack and a full day of trekking ahead when on of the poles failed to lock. I tried several times, even disconnecting the pole entirely and reconnecting, but could not get the pole to lock. I had to stow away the broken pole and finish the hike with the other one. This was a disappointment, given that I had only used the poles only once before. I would stay away from this product unless you are OK with your gear failing in the back country.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            May

            23

            2008

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Disappointed in Leki

            By FireWalker

            from Ontario, NY

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good grips
            • Strong
            • Well made

            Cons

            • Collapses Too Easily
            • Pulls apart

            Best Uses

            • Day trip
            • Easy hike

            Comments about Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair:

            My main concern is a problem with the collapsing poles. It takes a lot more turns to tighten the Super Makalu than it does with the Sierra, which is a bother, but I did try to tighten the poles as much as possible. Twice during an all-day hike one of the poles collapsed without warning and once, when the pole caught in a root, the bottom section almost pulled all the way out. The sections do not stay tightened. I've had a Leki Sierra pole for years and have been very satisfied with it, but I'm disappointed with the Super Makalu with soft anti-shock.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Apr

            17

            2008

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Bad Pole

            By WCBLUE

            from seattle, wa

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

              Cons

              • Collapses Too Easily

              Best Uses

                Comments about Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles - Pair:

                I had 2 pairs of the Leki 2008 poles. I had to take a pair back after 3 days of using it due to the fact of it not wanting to lock into place even after looking on the leki website. After 2 more weeks we went through some snow and both mine and my wifes poles came apart at the shocking forcing me to push them back together which wasnt sucessful on my pole. I am sorry to return them with high regards that people have put on leki products. Would not recommend this pole but maybe other leki products.

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