LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One Superlite Poles: Lightweight Trail Running Poles

Like running shoes, poles are a personal thing. If you haven’t experienced using them before, collapsable poles are without a doubt an incredibly useful tool when trail running across long distances to help with balance, stability and extra support – especially on tired legs. 

The LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One Superlite Poles contain a very thin profile when compared to other poles, and are super lightweight (4g weight strap + 116g pole = 120g total), making them the ideal companion for technical terrain, hot conditions and maximum freedom during training runs – and when you’re racing, you don’t want them to weigh you down. 

Packed down and folded in, they are just 35cm in length, and depending on your height, you can purchase a set of these poles between 110cm and 140cm. At 166cm, I reviewed a pair that sat at 115cm in height. 

Let’s start at the top and work our way down.

The handles of the LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One Superlite Poles are 100% weight optimised, featuring the PAS System with a new strap material that has maximum breathability and low liquid absorption as well as a fast opening excentre cap for strap adjustment so you don’t lose any time during a race. You’ll find yourself in more control when using the poles due to flat edges on the sides of the grip here, giving you better guidance. The grip system here is called the Spartan Ultra, and as we move down into the poles themselves, they are made from carbon HRC (highest racing carbon) and use the Push Button System to make it easier to open and close them into their folding position. 

There’s also no left or right, you can use any pole with any side of your body. 

The sections are connected via a durable coated inner cord, and when the LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One Superlite Poles are folded, they are compact enough (as mentioned, 35cm) for easy storage and/or connection to your running vest. The streamlined trail running basket is created for maximum weight savings and optimal swing behaviour, while the tips offer incredible traction on any and all terrain, and even come with plastic protectors for when your poles are in storage. 

I must say, the LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One Superlite Poles are a sexy looking pole, and feel so durable and reliable when on the trails. Personally, this is a top of the range trail running – or racing – pole, and despite their price, you’ll get what you want out of them. I used them on technical terrain in wet weather as well as dry heat, and they’re literally my most trusted product in my arsenal. Traction was insanely accurate, my body was comfortable with their lightweight feel, and they were just easy to use and navigate with. 

If this is the type of pole LEKI is producing now, I can’t wait to see what they create in years to come.  

VITALS

RRP: $379.99 AUD  tmosports.com.au