A close look at two trekking poles buyers cross-shop. The Black Series FX Carbon takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Cressida FX Carbon has its own case.
| Leki Black Series FX Carbon | Leki Cressida FX Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 60✓ | 55 |
| Weight (pair) | 16.0 oz✓ | 17.2 oz |
| Packed length | 40 cm | 40 cm |
| Max length | 130 cm✓ | 120 cm |
| Min length | 110 cm | 110 cm |
| Price | $250 | $230✓ |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fold style | Folding | Folding |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Black Series FX Carbon in blue, Cressida FX Carbon 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 Leki Black Series FX Carbon next to the Leki Cressida FX Carbon and the trade-offs are clear. The Black Series FX Carbon wins on low weight and reach, and the Cressida FX Carbon pushes back on price.
The Black Series FX Carbon is 1.2 oz lighter per pair and a longer reach (130 vs 120 cm). The Cressida FX Carbon is $20 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Black Series FX Carbon leads 60 to 55.
Pick the Black Series FX Carbon if you care most about low weight and reach, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Cressida FX Carbon if price matter more to you, or you are focused on getting the most for your money.
The Leki Black Series FX Carbon. It is 1.2 oz lighter per pair than the Cressida FX Carbon.
The Leki Black Series FX Carbon. It is a longer reach (130 vs 120 cm) than the Cressida FX Carbon.
The Leki Black Series FX Carbon, 60 to 55 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Black Series FX Carbon for low weight, or the Cressida FX Carbon for price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.