LEKI Ultralite Thermolite Ergo Trekking Poles TO2136-08
LEKI's THERMOLITE Adult Trekking Pole
- Shaft: Three Section Aluminum
- Grip: Positive Angle Thermo Compact
- Strap: Auto Comfort
- Weight: 15.0 OZ
- Finish: Ultra Sonic/Anodized
- Basket(s): Performance
- Warranty: Lifetime Warranty Against Shaft Breakage
- Special Features: Carbide Flex Tip / Interchangeable basket system / SLS Locking System
THE LEGEND OF LEKI Poles: LEKI, the world's leading manufacturer of ski, hiking and trekking poles had its start in Kircheim, Germany as a hobby of its founder, Karl Lenhart, an airframe mechanic and avid skier. Lenhart believed aluminum would make a superior ski pole compared to the heavy steel models available in the late 1940's. After successfully creating light- weight poles for his friends, in 1954, the hobby became a full time business. LEKI originated the use of nylon webbing for straps and created plastic molded grips and baskets in place of metal and leather. Additionally, Lenhart developed an aluminum tempering process that produces pole shaft with incomparable strength, durability, and reliability. In 1984, Klaus Lenhart, Karl's son assumed leadership and shortly there after developed the first dual- component grip. He is also responsible for improving adjustable pole-locking technology and grip innovations such as the Trigger "Click-In" system and COR-TEC, a material made of real cork and latex.
