FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact

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Description

The Komperdell FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact is a folding trekking pole built for the walk in to a climb or a big day on rough ground. It springs open by itself, locks with a click, and adjusts from 105 to 125 cm, so it is set for shorter walkers and packs down to 40 cm for the times you need both hands on the rock.

Who it's for

Walkers who want a pole that disappears into the pack between uses: scrambling approaches in the Blue Mountains, the rocky steps of the Main Range, or a long day in Tasmania where the track keeps swapping from boardwalk to boulders. The Compact length band suits shorter walkers and anyone who likes to choke down on a pole on steep ground.

Weight against durability

The four sections mix 7075-T6 aluminium, at 18 mm, with carbon at 16 mm. Aluminium brings toughness for knocks against rock, carbon trims the weight and swing, and Komperdell list the pole at 230 g.

Locking and adjustment

Length is set with a Powerlock 3.0 lever clamp made from forged aluminium, Komperdell's strongest lock. Flip it open, slide to anywhere from 105 to 125 cm, and close it. The fold itself runs on Komperdell's FX Lite mechanism: pull the sections out and they draw together and click home on their own.

Packed length

Folded, the pole is 40 cm, short enough to slide down the side pocket of a daypack or stow inside it for a hands-on section, then pull out again the moment the ground eases.

Grips and baskets

The Trek Pro 245 grip has an extended grip zone below the handle, so you can shorten your hold on a steep traverse without stopping to adjust the length. The Comfort Padded Strap is soft against the wrist on a long day.

Looking after it

Dry and clean the pole after each trip, store it with the Powerlock open, and never lubricate the shaft or lock. Do not extend past the maximum length mark.

Specifications

Material

7075-T6 aluminium 18 mm and carbon 16 mm
Packed Size

40cm
Weight

230 g
Length

Adjustable 105-125cm
Size Range

105-125 cm
Locking Type

Powerlock 3.0, forged aluminium
Minimum Length

105 cm
Maximum Length

125 cm
Pole Grip

Trek Pro 245 with extended grip zone; Comfort Padded Strap
Pole Tip

Flex Carbide
Collapsed Length

40 cm

Sizing Guide

Additional Information

Weight 230 g, as Komperdell list it for this model
Four sections: 7075-T6 aluminium at 18 mm and carbon at 16 mm
FX Lite folding: unfolds by itself and clicks rigid
Folds to 40 cm
Length 105 to 125 cm on a forged aluminium Powerlock 3.0 clamp
Trek Pro 245 grip with an extended grip zone
Comfort Padded Strap, soft on the wrist

FAQ's

How small does the Komperdell FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact fold?
The Komperdell FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact folds to 40 cm, short enough to carry inside a daypack when you need both hands for scrambling.

What length range does the Komperdell FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact cover?
The Komperdell FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact adjusts from 105 to 125 cm on its Powerlock 3.0 clamp, a band that suits shorter walkers and steep, rocky ground.

Is the Komperdell FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact carbon or aluminium?
Both. The Komperdell FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact has four sections combining 18 mm 7075-T6 aluminium and 16 mm carbon, pairing aluminium's toughness with carbon's lower weight.

How does the FX Lite folding system work on the Komperdell Approach Compact?
Pull the sections of the Komperdell FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact apart and the FX Lite mechanism draws them together so the pole clicks rigid by itself. No threading or pushing pins.

What is the difference between the Komperdell Vario Approach Compact and the Vario Summit Compact?
The Komperdell FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact mixes 18 mm aluminium with carbon sections, where the Vario Summit Compact is carbon throughout. Both fold to 40 cm and adjust from 105 to 125 cm on Powerlock 3.0.

How do I look after the Komperdell FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact?
Dry and clean the Komperdell FX Lite Carbon Vario Approach Compact after use, store it with the Powerlock open, never lubricate the shaft or lock, and do not extend it past the maximum length mark.