Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Alpine-specific carbon trekking poles at 17 oz per pair (482g) with natural cork handles and enhanced stability for technical terrain.
Full details →Carbon fiber trekking poles with cork grip and SpeedLock 2 quick adjustment. 372g per pair. Foldable for pack carry between trail sections.
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Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite wins — at 372 g it is 110 g (23%) lighter than the Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles (482 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest trekking poles page, or browse the full gear weight database.