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Leki Micro Vario Carbon
Leki Micro Vario Carbon
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Leki Micro Vario Carbon | |||||
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| Price | $169.71 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $189.95 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $179.95 at Amazon | $139.95 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $159.95 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers |
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| Pros | Lightweight, packs compactly, comfortable grip, easily disassembled | Comfortable, easy to adjust, small packed size, lightweight, versatile | Tough, comfortable, great locking mechanism, compatible with different tips and baskets | Fairly lightweight, packable, adjust and collapse easily, durable for a lightweight pole | Great cork handles, packable design, durable locking mechanism, relatively versatile |
| Cons | Expensive, less durable than some aluminum models | Expensive | Not as light or packable as other poles, pricey | Spendy, only slightly above-average comfort | Heavier than average |
| Bottom Line | This pole made of lightweight carbon is our top-ranked trekking pole | With its short size, lightness, easy adjustability, and cozy grip, this pole is an easy choice | This is a comfortable pole with excellent durability and adjustability | Surprisingly durable for a lightweight pole, this easily stows in your pack and has simple adjustment and collapsibility features | This is a great packable pole that features Black Diamond's "Z" style design with cork handles |
| Rating Categories | Leki Micro Vario Carbon | Women's Micro Vario Carbon | Alpine Carbon Cork | Black Diamond Distance FLZ | Black Diamond Alpine FLZ |
| Comfort (20%) | |||||
| Weight (20%) | |||||
| Locking And Adjustability (15%) | |||||
| Packed Size (15%) | |||||
| Durability (15%) | |||||
| Versatility (15%) | |||||
| Specs | Leki Micro Vario... | Women's Micro... | Alpine Carbon Cork | Black Diamond... | Black Diamond... |
| Measured Weight Per Pair (Ounces) | 16.4 oz | 16.0 oz | 17.0 oz | 16.0 oz | 18 oz |
| Shaft Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Collapsed Length (inches) | 15.5 in | 15.5 in | 24 in | 14/15 in | 14/15/16 in |
| Max Length (inches) | 47 in | 51 in | 51 in | 49.2 in | 43/49/55 in |
| Pole Design | Foldable | Foldable | Collapsible | Foldable | Foldable |
| Grip Material | Foam | Foam | Cork | Foam | Cork |
| Locking Mechanism | SpeedLock 2 | SpeedLock 2 | FlickLock Pro | External Lever Lock | FlickLock Pro |
| Baskets? Tip Attachments? | Yes, tips and baskets | Yes, tips and baskets | Yes, carbide tips, trail baskets and snow baskets (sold separately) | Yes, rubber and carbide tips and trail baskets | Yes, only baskets |
| Size Tested | One size | One size | One size | 105-125 cm | 105-125 cm |