The Leki Guide 3 walking poles are a must - have for ski touring. These three - piece poles are both stable and lightweight, providing reliable support on every ski tour. Equipped with the new Aergon Air grip, they offer enhanced comfort and control for ski tourers. The special cavity technology makes them incredibly light. Their large support surfaces give maximum stability on the mountain. The back of the grip is fully rubberized, and the large ergonomic support surface offers great assistance during steep ascending switchbacks. The Speed Lock 2 plus allows you to easily adjust the length from 100 to 135 cm, even while wearing gloves. The poles come with a large Binding Basket, which aids in handling heel lifts and ski skins. The Aergon Air grip combines lightness with stability, its ergonomic shape offering top - notch comfort and the fully rubber grip head ensuring absolute control. The Lock Security strap, made of nylon and neoprene, is adjustable with a safety release, reinforced with neoprene and a comfortable fleece inlay for optimal comfort. There's also a grip extension for easy grip adjustment on steep terrain or when traversing. The shaft is made of Aluminium HTS 6.5, and the locking system, Speed Lock 2 Plus, uses an external clamping mechanism for easy adjustments and maximum hold. The Big Mountain Binding Basket is specially designed for touring, with a short edge for adjusting bindings and a long edge for scraping icy ski skins, and can be changed by hand. The Flex Tip guarantees precise pole positioning and a good grip on most terrains. These poles are suitable for ski touring, unisex, with a vario construction (continuously adjustable), a pack size of 70 cm, a weight of 302 g, segment diameters of 18 | 16 | 14 mm, and a long tip size.
Using these Leki Guide 3 walking poles for ski touring is a breeze. First, adjust the length of the poles using the Speed Lock 2 plus. You can do this even while wearing gloves, just set it to a length between 100 and 135 cm according to your height and the terrain. When you're on the mountain, the large support surfaces of the poles will keep you stable. The Aergon Air grip offers great comfort, so hold the poles firmly and enjoy your tour. The large Binding Basket helps with heel lifts and ski skins, so make use of it when needed. As for the grip extension, use it on steep terrain or when traversing to adjust your grip easily. Now, for the maintenance. After each use, wipe the poles clean with a dry cloth to remove any dirt or snow. Check the locking system regularly to make sure it's working properly. If the Basket gets damaged, you can easily change it by hand. And be careful with the Flex Tip, try not to hit it too hard on very hard surfaces to keep it in good shape. Also, store the poles in a dry place when not in use.
