Two trekking poles worth lining up side by side. The DynaLock Ascent Carbon takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Cressida FX Carbon has its own case.
| MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon | Leki Cressida FX Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 59✓ | 55 |
| Weight (pair) | 16.6 oz✓ | 17.2 oz |
| Packed length | 37 cm✓ | 40 cm |
| Max length | 120 cm | 120 cm |
| Min length | 100 cm | 110 cm |
| Price | $190✓ | $230 |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fold style | Folding | Folding |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: DynaLock Ascent 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.
The MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon and Leki Cressida FX Carbon take different routes to the same job. The DynaLock Ascent Carbon wins on low weight and packability, and the Cressida FX Carbon pushes back on value.
The DynaLock Ascent Carbon is 0.6 oz lighter per pair, 3 cm shorter packed, and $40 cheaper. On the default GearScore the DynaLock Ascent Carbon leads 59 to 55.
Pick the DynaLock Ascent Carbon if you care most about low weight and packability, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Cressida FX Carbon if you would rather save the difference.
The MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon. It is 0.6 oz lighter per pair than the Cressida FX Carbon.
The MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon. It is 3 cm shorter packed than the Cressida FX Carbon.
The MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon, 59 to 55 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the DynaLock Ascent Carbon for low weight, or the Cressida FX Carbon for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.