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Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Leki Skysolo FX.One Carbon

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

Leki Skysolo FX.One Carbon is the lighter option — 128 g lighter than the Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles (27% 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 Skysolo FX.One Carbon
Weight 482 g · 0.482 kg · 1.06 lb 354 g · 0.354 kg · 0.78 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 Skysolo FX.One Carbon
354 g

Among the lightest trekking poles available with rigid carbon shaft, ergonomic cork/foam grips, and SpeedLock 2 adjustment. Folds compactly for packability. Wei...

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Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Leki Skysolo FX.One Carbon: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Leki Skysolo FX.One Carbon wins — at 354 g it is 128 g (27%) 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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