Cressida Cork Lite (Pair)

Shorter version of Leki’s popular Makalu poles

Even at first glance, these Cressida Cork Lite aluminium trekking poles from Leki already tick two major boxes for us: tactile cork handles that offer excellent grip even when your hands are wet, and a lever-lock adjustment mechanism that we’ve always found more reliable than the twist-lock versions. But take a closer look at Leki’s Aergon Air grips and you’ll realise they’re a cut above the rest. Ergonomically contoured and angled for a range of comfortable hand positions in different situations, they’ve shaped and rubberised the back of the pommel to make it super-grippy on the downhills. In fact, the Cressida is a more compact version of Leki’s popular Makalu pole a robust design thats well-suited to thru-hiking and long-distance routes. Aimed at smaller trekkers, it offers a length range (90125cm) that’s 10cm shorter than its big brother. This also comes with a slightly shorter pack size and a 30g weight saving across both poles.

• FEATURES
• DETAILS
• SPECS
• MATERIALS
• ECO CREDENTIALS
• THE BRAND

• • 3-section telescoping hiking poles
  • Ergonomic Aergon Air handles with cork grips and rubberised back
  • Built-in positive angle for wrist support
  • Adjustable wrist straps
  • Tried-and-tested Speed Lock lever system allows for easy and secure adjustments
  • Adjustable from 90-125cm (poles measure 64cm when fully shortened)
  • Made in robust HTS 6.5 aluminium with slim tubes for a strong pole that’s surprisingly lightweight
  • Flex tip with carbide spike
  • Includes trekking baskets

• Construction	Adjustable
  Grip	Aergon Air
  Grip size	Standard
  Strap	Lock Security Strap Skin 4.0
  Strap size	One Size (continuously adjustable)
  Locking System	Speed Lock plus
  Basket	Trekking 2.0
  Tip	Flex Tip
  Tip Spike	Carbide

• Size run	Adjustable 90 – 125 cm
  Pack Size	64 cm
  Weight	240 g / pole
  Number of segments	3
  Shaft Diameter	16|14|12 mm

• Shaft Material	Aluminium
  Shaft upper part	Aluminium (HTS 6.5)
  Shaft Lower Part	Aluminium (HTS 6.5)
  Tip Spike	Carbide

• • Sustainability Through Longevity – Leki products are made to the highest standards of durability and performance, with an unrelenting focus on comfort and security. When a part does fail, LEKI is able to repair 93% of claims
  • Manufactured Locally – Made in the Czech Republic
  • Manufactured Sustainably – LEKI uses the heat generated during the production process to heat their production areas, saving energy. The warm exhaust air from their compressed air systems is used to control the temperature of the production rooms in adjacent locations

• If youre looking to hike further, faster and for longer, heres our advice: invest in a pair of trekking poles. Because lets face it, we can always use a little extra speed, stability and support on our adventures. And if youre in the market for poles, theres one brand that consistently comes at the head of the pack: Leki.

  We mean that literally. Record-breaking mountain athletes, from sky-runners to skiers, are part of the brands elite roster. Leki uses their input to continually refine and improve their extensive product range. Or as they put it: When the best in the world are 100% satisfied, so are we.

  Its an approach that works in conjunction with meticulous design, technically advanced materials and state-of-the-art construction methods to ensure that Leki poles are the undisputed market leader. If you want proof, hows this: the company owns more than 250 patents in trekking pole technologies. Which means that when it comes to build quality and performance, Leki truly are poles apart.

Easy to use. Took less than a minute to set up

-Bob, Verified Buyer