LEKI Cressida Trekking Poles

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UGO TOP PICK – Cressida Trekking Poles Cressida poles have a shorter grip for smaller sized hands and a shorter adjustable range of 90-125cm aimed at women or generally smaller adults. Also feature the excellent Aergon Air grip. a Top Pick for smaller adults and women.

Leki says: 

Enjoy safety and comfort in the mountains with the Cressida! It comes equipped with the completely newly developed Aergon Air Compact. The Compact version of the grip is 12 % shorter and, as such, adapts perfectly to smaller hands. The hollow core technology combines lightweight construction and large, supportive surfaces that meet all your ergonomic needs. The Aergon Air´s rubberized grip head provides maximum grip when walking downhill, and the inclined angle ensures that, the wrist remains in the optimal position when hiking. The Speed Lock 2 plus allows, the Cressida FX Carbon to be adjusted in seconds. Off to the next mountain adventure!

Our Verdict

Leki’s Cressida Trekking Poles used to be marketed as ‘womens specific’ but they are simply for smaller adults with smaller hands. They feature the Aergon Air grip which is a very accomplished handle finished in LEKI’s Cork-like surface for a warm and comfortable feel, we love the rubber top which is very ‘positive’ for steep descents.

The Cressida are a three section telescopic pole with dual Lever Locks to allow continuous length adjustment. Packed size is 64cm. They are also made from slightly smaller diameter tubing as they are designed for smaller adults and this keeps the overall weight down.

A great product from a company that stands for Reliability and Durability.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Sizerun: No sizerun
• Construction: Vario (continuously adjustable)
• Shaft geometry: No bend
• Shaft shape: Cylindric
• Grip: Aergon Air
• Strap: Lock Security Strap Skin 4.0
• Locking system: Speed Lock 2 plus
• Basket: Trekking 2.0
• Tip: Flex Tip

Specifications

• Weight per pole: 238g
• Sold as pair
• Pack size: 64 cm
• Pole length: 90-125 cm
• Segments diameter: 16|14|12 mm

Material & Construction

• Shaft material: Aluminium (HTS 6.5)
• Shaft upper part: Aluminium
• Shaft middle part (1): Aluminium
• Shaft lower part: Aluminium

Help & advice:

• Choosing Trekking Poles
• Which LEKI Trekking Poles – A Guide
• Why Use Trekking Poles?