Gear Test - Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric Poles

June 27th, 2007 Wade

Below is the second installment of our Leki Trekking Pole gear test.

Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric Poles - $109.95/pair

Specs

• Shaft - Aluminum
• 15.8 oz per pair
• Grip - Ergometric
• Automatic Comfort Strap
• Anodized Finish
• Performance Baskets included
• Adjusts from 62-150 cm
• Lifetime Warranty Against Shaft Breakage
• SLS Locking System

The Low Down

These poles were tested by Outdoorzy member “Elizabeth“. Here is what she had to say:

I am the kind of hiker that believes she can handle her pack for as many miles as it takes, so when I was approached to do review of the Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric trekking poles I was skeptical. “Won’t these poles just get in my way,” I thought, but boy was I ever wrong!! This weekend I was able to backpack in Mammoth Cave National Park and these poles were a god-send!!

The poles fit my 5’0 frame great and my height always gives me a challenge with gear. If you have a short person in your life—check out these poles:)

At the beginning of our trek the Leki poles were very easy to adjust. Both upper and lower sections adjusted to 130 cm long and all I had to do was twist it to tighten and loosen them.

The ergonomic hand grips were so comfortable and I loved the adjustable wrist straps which kept my hands snuggly fitted to the grips. My only issue with the grips was by the end of the hike I needed to adjust my hands in order to avoid a blister between my thumb and first finger. It was not a problem as long as I placed my thumb on top of the handle.

The Ultralite poles live up to their name since they are SUPER light. I picked up my partner’s poles and I was very pleased to be testing my pair! The feather light poles make a big difference by the end of the day.

And speaking of the end of our day, the heavens opened and a flood descended upon us! I have never squeezed so much water out of my quick dry shirt in my life. The Leki Ultralie Ti Ergometric poles were essential in helping me to NOT break a leg; Because of the poles, I was able to keep up my pace as a gully of muddy rain water, 5 inches deep in places, rushed at my boots. The poles gave the extra energy, security, and edge I needed to finish our backpacking-drowning trip:)

I give the Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric poles an A+ –perfect for a small framed women!

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