Leki
Whether you're conquering challenging terrains or enhancing your trail running experience, Leki poles are engineered to boost your performance and reduce strain on your joints. Their lightweight construction and ergonomic grips ensure effortless handling, while adjustable lengths accommodate various heights and terrains. Leki's advanced shock absorption systems minimise impact, allowing you to maintain your pace and form even on rugged trails.
Discover Leki's extensive range of poles designed for specific activities, including Nordic walking, mountaineering, and ultralight backpacking. With features like quick-lock systems for easy adjustment, foldable designs for compact storage, and interchangeable baskets for different surfaces, Leki poles adapt to your needs and environment.
Enhance your outdoor pursuits and unlock your full potential with Leki poles from Runner's Need. Experience the difference that superior engineering and thoughtful design can make in your walking, trekking, and trail running adventures.
DSS is Leki's patented shock absorption system that uses elastomeric material to reduce impact forces by up to 40%, according to University of Tübingen studies. This vibration-absorbing construction significantly relieves muscles, joints, and ligaments, ensuring controlled pole use and enhanced comfort on rugged terrain.
Leki offers several reliable locking systems:
- Speed Lock Plus: External lever system for quick, secure length adjustments without tools.
- Super Lock System (SLS): Internal locking mechanism for a cleaner pole profile.
- External Locking Device (ELD): Push-button system for folding poles, allowing quick assembly and disassembly.
Leki uses two primary materials:
- HTS Aluminium: High-tensile strength aluminium offering excellent durability at an affordable price.
- PRC 1000 Carbon: Premium carbon fibre with 1,000 filaments per bundle, providing maximum stiffness with minimal weight and excellent vibration absorption
The Trigger Shark system is Leki's innovative grip technology featuring a mesh glove-like strap that Velcroes around your hand and clips directly into the pole grip. This provides secure attachment, efficient power transfer, and quick release capability—perfect for trail running where you may need to use your hands for scrambling.
Leki provides a simple sizing rule: when the pole is perpendicular to the ground, your upper and lower arms should form a 90-degree angle. For trail running, poles are typically shorter than for hiking. Leki offers both adjustable poles (100-135cm range) and fixed-length options for specific activities.
Yes, Leki produces specialised trail running poles like the Cross Trail FX Superlite and Vertical K. These feature lightweight carbon construction (as light as 135g), breathable mesh straps, and ergonomic grips designed for the dynamic movements of trail running.
Regular maintenance includes cleaning poles with a damp cloth after use, removing debris from locking mechanisms, and storing them dry. For poles with moving parts, occasional lubrication may be needed. Leki's robust construction and available spare parts ensure your poles can provide years of reliable service with proper care.
