The MAKALU LITE AS is an ideal pole for hikers and backpackers looking for a durable yet lightweight pole for all-day comfort on the trail. The Aergon Air grip offers exceptional ergonomic performance with hollow-core technology and a rubberized material on the oversized grip head, making it ideal for palming during long downhill sections, and the built-in DSS elastomer provides antishock protection, helping to reduce the impact on joints and ligaments by up to 40%. This collapsible telescoping pole has an extensive adjustment range between either 100-135 cm available in a blue-green or 90-125 cm available in clay-white, providing nearly infinite adjustability to meet the demands of ever-changing terrain. If you are looking for a trail companion to help you arrive at your next destination fresher than ever, look no further than the MAKALU LITE AS.
NOTE: Always use poles that have DSS tips with attached baskets.
FEATURES
- Aergon Air: The innovative hollow core design combines lightweight construction, large, supportive surfaces, and a built-in positive angle for unsurpassable ergonomic support. Rubberized grip head for exceptional control. The EVA foam is lightweight and sweat absorbing for hot days while keeping your hands warmer on cold days.
- SpeedLock Plus (SL+): Extremely fast, simple, and secure adjustment of the pole length even when wearing gloves.
- Aluminum: Lightweight Aluminum shafts are robust and very durable
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Construction: | Adjustable |
| Sizerun: | Adjustable 90 - 125 cm or 100 - 135 cm |
| Pack Size: | 64 cm (compact) / 67 cm (standard) |
| Weight per pole (g): | 242 (compact) , 253 (standard) |
| Weight per pole (oz): | 8.54 (compact) , 8.92 (standard) |
| Grip-Strap System: | PAS |
| Grip: | |
| Grip size: | Compact/Standard |
| Strap: | Lock Security Strap Skin 4.0 |
| Strap size: | One Size (continously adjustable) |
| Number of segments: | 3 |
| Shaft Diameter: | 16|14|12 mm |
| Shaft Material: | Aluminum |
| Shaft upper part: | Aluminum (HTS 6.5) |
| Shaft Lower Part: | Aluminum (HTS 6.5) |
| Locking System: | Speed Lock plus |
| Basket: | Trekking |
| Tip: | DSS Tip |
| Tip Spike: | Carbide |
| Antishock system: | Dynamic Suspension System (DSS) |
| Unit: | Pair |
