{"id":448,"date":"2011-03-21T01:58:00","date_gmt":"2011-03-21T01:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redrocksreview.com\/index.php\/2011\/03\/21\/review-leki-corklite-aergon-speedlock-trekking-poles\/"},"modified":"2011-03-21T01:58:00","modified_gmt":"2011-03-21T01:58:00","slug":"review-leki-corklite-aergon-speedlock-trekking-poles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redrocksreview.com\/index.php\/2011\/03\/21\/review-leki-corklite-aergon-speedlock-trekking-poles\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Leki Corklite Aergon Speedlock Trekking Poles"},"content":{"rendered":"
I have been using the Leki Trekking Poles for a while now and am really impressed with how nice they are to use along and with how light they and strong they are. <\/p>\n
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I never had the chance to use trekking poles before. The closest thing I had was my ski poles during my ill-fated foray in to telemark skiing. The old poles I had were a pain, the 3 sections of the poles constantly slipping down and changing the length of the poles.<\/p>\n

These trekking poles are nothing like that, in all of the hiking I have done with them, they have not slipped at all. They are easily adjustable with a “Speed Lock”.<\/p>\n

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 They are 3 section poles, and the two adjusting lengths are marked in centimeters. This lets you  easily get your exact fit each time you extend them.<\/p>\n

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The handles are made of cork. The shape is really comfortable and the texture of the cork handle is very nice. <\/p>\n

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The grips have holes in them to keep your hands cool and let moisture escape.<\/p>\n

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The straps are made of webbing with a brushed soft interior.<\/p>\n

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The tips are sharp and tough made of carbide mounted on a flexible shaft. <\/p>\n

I have never owned hiking poles before. But call me a believer. When hiking up and down really rocky or steep terrain these are just so helpful. I would have never believed how much of a difference these make. You are much more stable on the descents, and you are more efficient on the uphills.  <\/p>\n

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The poles collapse to  26″ with a maximum length of 53″. When collapsed they easily fit on my Jandd Tozi Kletter<\/a> back pack. <\/p>\n

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And because of the lightweight aluminum construction they are light to carry and light to use.<\/p>\n

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These are really nice, count me in as a believer of Leki Trekking poles. The easy opening\/closing, marked length sections and comfortable handles are great.  The only problem is I now need to buy my wife a set before our next backpacking trip. <\/p>\n

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