Gear Test: LEKI Black Series FX Carbon

Out in the wild with the LEKI Black Series FX Carbon, we’re putting these trekking poles through their paces.

Highlights of the LEKI Black Series FX Carbon

• Lightweight at just 228g, ensuring easy handling
• Comfortable Aergon Air grip with genuine cork surface
• Efficient Speed Lock 2 Plus lever system for quick adjustments
• Folds into three compact sections, less than 16 inches when folded
• Adjustable length from 110 to 130 cm
• Fully rubberized grip head for maximum control during descents

Initial Thoughts on the LEKI Black Series FX Carbon

The LEKI Black Series FX Carbon trekking poles are certainly some of the best trekking poles on the market. At just 228g, they feel feather light in your hands. The grip is very comfortable and the lockout system for extending and folding the poles is really slick. They feel really solid with no unnecessary wiggling or twisting of parts. After testing with these poles, my next activity was taking my old trekking poles to my local outdoor consignment shop to be sold. These LEKI poles are everything I’d ever want in a trekking pole.

See the LEKI Black Series FX Carbon

What do you think of the LEKI Black Series FX Carbon? Have you tested it yourself? Share your thoughts in a comment below.

Lettie Stratton

Lettie Stratton is the founder of Wild Wanderer, an outdoor adventure site for the LGBTQIA+ community. Lettie is a writer, cyclist, backpacker, hiker, nordic skier, and enjoyer of all things outdoors.