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Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 110 g lighter than the Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles (23% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles
Weight 482 g · 0.482 kg · 1.06 lb 372 g · 0.372 kg · 0.82 lb
Brand Black Diamond Leki
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles
482 g

Alpine-specific carbon trekking poles at 17 oz per pair (482g) with natural cork handles and enhanced stability for technical terrain.

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Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles
372 g

Ultralight folding poles (per pair) with carbon fiber shafts and cork grips, featuring a quick-release folding system for easy pack stowage.

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Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles 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.

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