Leki
Leki Makalu FX Carbon
$229.95
Best Trekking Poles · head-to-head
Leki Makalu FX Carbon vs Trekology Trek-Z 2.0
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Leki Makalu FX Carbon is cheaper at $229.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Trekology
Trekology Trek-Z 2.0
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Leki Makalu FX Carbon | Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229.95 | — |
| Brand | Leki | Trekology |
| Released | — | — |
| Shaft material | carbon-fiber | aluminum-7075 |
| Weight per pole grams | 252 | 270 |
| Packed length (cm) | 41 | 38 |
| Min length (cm) | 110 | 100 |
| Max length (cm) | 130 | 120 |
| Sections | 5 | — |
| Fold mechanism | z-fold | z-fold |
| Lock mechanism | lever-lock | lever-lock |
| Grip material | eva-foam | eva-foam |
| Adjustable | Yes | Yes |
| Anti shock | No | — |
Sources — Leki Makalu FX Carbon: lekiusa.com (verified 2026-07-13). Trekology Trek-Z 2.0: trekology.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Leki Makalu FX Carbon and Trekology Trek-Z 2.0?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shaft material: Leki Makalu FX Carbon carbon-fiber vs Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 aluminum-7075
- Weight per pole grams: Leki Makalu FX Carbon 252 vs Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 270
- Packed length (cm): Leki Makalu FX Carbon 41 vs Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 38
- Min length (cm): Leki Makalu FX Carbon 110 vs Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 100
- Max length (cm): Leki Makalu FX Carbon 130 vs Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 120