Erlkönig FXP - First Test Run

Not your standard trail running poles

Check out my first test run with these slick new poles from Komperdell - @HumbleRunning

I pair them with my Instinct Evolution 7L pack - which I will be using next week up at Heavens Gate in Riggins, Idaho.

I’m not sure if I’ll use these poles at that race, as I need some more time to test and get used to them.

Watch how quickly they deploy on the run!

Stowing them does take some more attention as they are under “opening tension” all the time.

Keep an eye out for more testing and the full review.

A few questions that need to be covered are: weight in comparison to other poles, length when folded, how much more difficult is it to break them down and stow them, can they be stored easily with other (non-quiver) vest attachment points, is their strap system comparable in efficiency to Leki’s?