A reliable choiceLeki poles are built for serious use, and spare parts (such as replacement tips and baskets) are available. Trekking poles help distribute weight to your arms and provide support in situations requiring balance, such as river crossings. You can also use the poles for setting up a tarp or certain types of tents. This Lite model is lighter, 10 cm shorter at its maximum length, packs down smaller, and is made from tubing a couple of millimeters thinner than the standard Khumbu. The weight savings of 31 grams per pole add up over thousands of repetitions on the trail. - Comfortable cork grips - Made from HTS 6.5 aluminum - Reliable Speed Lock Plus locking mechanisms - Adjustable length: 100135 cm - Folded length: 67 cm - Weight: 246 g per pole - Shaft diameter: 16 / 14 / 12 mm - Trekking 2.0 baskets - Flex Tip (use this term when searching for replacement pole tips)