When you're pushing toward alpine summits or navigating technical descents, the Leki Skytera Lite Hiking Poles deliver the ultralight performance that serious mountaineers demand. At just 217g per pair, these telescoping poles feature Leki's innovative Verticon foam grip weighing only 28g with its quick-drying mesh strap - borrowed from trail running technology to keep your hands comfortable during grueling altitude gains. The Speed Lock Plus adjustment system lets you quickly adapt between 100-135cm lengths on the fly, while the extended grip surface provides crucial descent control when you're picking your way down rocky terrain. Built with durable Aluminium HTS 6.5 construction and equipped with precision carbide tips, these 3-section poles pack down to just 67cm for easy transport yet deliver reliable performance across snow, mud, and alpine conditions where every gram counts and failure isn't an option.