A close look at two trekking poles buyers cross-shop. The Pursuit takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Legacy Lite has its own case.
| Black Diamond Pursuit | Leki Legacy Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 46✓ | 42 |
| Weight (pair) | 17.3 oz✓ | 18.0 oz |
| Packed length | 63 cm✓ | 66 cm |
| Max length | 140 cm✓ | 135 cm |
| Min length | 100 cm | 100 cm |
| Price | $170 | $110✓ |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Fold style | Telescoping | Telescoping |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Pursuit in blue, Legacy Lite in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Min length is shown for context and is not scored. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full trekking-pole comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
Put the Black Diamond Pursuit next to the Leki Legacy Lite and the trade-offs are clear. The Pursuit wins on low weight and packability, and the Legacy Lite pushes back on price.
The Pursuit is 0.7 oz lighter per pair, 3 cm shorter packed, and a longer reach (140 vs 135 cm). The Legacy Lite is $60 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Pursuit leads 46 to 42.
Pick the Pursuit if you care most about low weight and packability, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Legacy Lite if price matter more to you, or you are focused on getting the most for your money.
The Black Diamond Pursuit. It is 0.7 oz lighter per pair than the Legacy Lite.
The Black Diamond Pursuit. It is 3 cm shorter packed than the Legacy Lite.
The Black Diamond Pursuit, 46 to 42 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Pursuit for low weight, or the Legacy Lite for price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.