How to Choose Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs

With its ergonomic grip that's smooth in-hand and gentle on your forearm, the Leki Legend Black Carbon walking pole makes a reliable companion for hikes and neighborhood strolls alike.
Imported.
View all Leki Hiking StaffsBest Use | Hiking |
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Shaft Construction | PRC 1000 carbon |
Grip Material | Rubber / Plastic / Foam |
Adjustable | Yes |
Maximum Length (in.) | 47.2 inches |
Minimum Length (in.) | 35.4 inches |
Collapsed Length (in.) | 24.8 inches |
Maximum Length (cm) | 120 centimeters |
Minimum Length (cm) | 90 centimeters |
Collapsed Length (cm) | 63 centimeters |
Locking Mechanism | External Lever Lock |
Weight | 8.25 ounces |
Gender | Unisex |
Basket Type | Trekking |
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Very lightweight and easy to transport. Secure clamping system makes deployment and disassembly a snap. Handle provides good grip and warms up nicely in cooler conditions. I use this pole several times a week when trail walking and find it offers superior support compared to a single trekking pole.
I’ve owned the cane for 2 months and it’s fairly stable. The knock is the handle laminate is starting to separate already and the plastic coating has already began to chip away. For $100 I’d expect a much better quality build. I also ordered tips that I don’t need because it came with one. The advertisement didn’t indicate what it would come with other than the trail nail that’s part of the cane.
It is almost as if the company read the feedback. The walking stick is not to small. At 120 cm it is a descent walking staff. The locking mechanism, between the sections, on the old version didn’t work- the Legend version does work. The handle on this version is not only ergonomic but substantial. The carbon material is even lighter and can hold my weight and then some. My only complaint is it doesn’t compress enough. Does it need three smaller sections? Despite that I’m keeping it.
Lightweight with excellent workmanship. Using to provide increased stability.
Really a nice pole. Comfortable for walking in the woods.
Very happy with this pole/cane. If there is a difference between a pole and a cane I use it as both. At first the couple sections collapsed, I had to tighten them up. Since then it has been used a good bit on trails, fields and pavement. After a number of years with a hiking stick and a round ball type top the handle on this feels great.
I found this walking pole to be a great urban aide. I spent more than 10 days navigated cobblestone sidewalks and streets and it did everything I wanted. Was light, packable and supported my 180 lbs with no strain.
The Leki Legend pole is a wonderful product. I am 85 and have found this pole to be vital in many circumstances
Ergonomically designed thus super comfortable, this hiking staff from Liki has given total confidence hiking the most challenging trails & is building strength. Be sure to choose the carbon: lite weight .. you’ll be amazed.
Have used these hiking canes for several years. They are expensive but beat the competition by a big margin. Very easy length adjustment while hiking, and the length holds firm. With other poles or canes, instead stopping to adjust the length for a short stretch, it's often too much of a hassle to bother. At my age, having right length is more than a matter of just comfort. Also, canes are much superior to poles if you have an elbow problem. I thought I had arthritis in my elbow until I switch to canes, which quickly fixed the problem (much less motion through the elbow).