Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles
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Why We Like The Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles
Stripped down to the bare essentials, the Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles are our top pick for trail running and ultralight backpacking thanks to their featherweight design. The collapsible shaft lets you pack the poles down into your pack or vest when the terrain opens up and its time to lock in that PR.
Details
- Lightest-in-class trekking poles for speed hiking and ultra runners
- Foam grips and straps are easy to grip even when damp
- Included carbide and rubber tips let you adapt to the terrain
- Carbon shaft keeps weight to a minimum yet remains durable
- Standard baskets work well in dry environments (snow basket sold separately)
- Item #BLDZ9IJ
- Shaft
- carbon
- Length
- 100cm, 110cm, 120cm, 130cm
- Collapsed Length
- [100cm] 13in, [110cm] 14in, [120cm] 16in, [130cm] 17in
- Grip
- EVA foam
- Strap
- foam
- Tip
- carbide and rubber included
- Baskets
- standard
- Claimed Weight
- [100cm] 9.6oz, [110cm] 10oz, [120cm] 10.5oz, [130cm] 11.1oz
- Activity
- trail running, hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 77 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 28, 2024
More flexible
Love how lightweight and compact these poles are. Having said that, they are far flimsier than other pairs of black diamond poles that I have including carbon extendable versions. After hiking 100 km one of the poles has a significant bow to it.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 20, 2024
Best poles ever!
These are the lightest and strongest poles I've ever trained and races with. The fact that they fold makes it even better and easier to carry.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 29, 2024
Best trekking poles!
These are absolutely my favorite trekking poles around! The weight, stability, and quality are top notch. My first pair of these lasted 15 years. They may be expensive but when you consider their longevity they are very much worth the price.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 26, 2024
Light as a feather!
Not had a lot of usage so far, but initial impressions are very good, they are very light, the folding/locking mechanism is very good. Am looking forward to get some serious trail time with these this summer.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 10, 2024
Love this poles
These are my second poles. I bought the former version in 2014 and used it 4 times with my Camino de Santiago pilgrims. Very light and worked perfectly. Unfortunately, the silicon parts of the connection broke off, and heard couldn't fix it from Black Diamond. It still works but little inconvenient. So, I purchased this.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 15, 2024
Good Running poles
These are decent running poles that fold up. I much prefer the Distance Carbon are because of the weight.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 5, 2024
Amazing
Use these for trail running year round in the coast mountains of British Columbia. Have been working well in all conditions so far.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 2, 2024
Super Light
These were even light than expected. I've been using them on my long distance hill runs and they've been great!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 2, 2024
Extra Light
I bought these because I go on long backpacking trips to the Sierras and weigh every item in the pack. These are super light.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 10, 2024
Excellent
Fold up very compact. Going to have to be careful about getting the tips stuck between rocks because the carbon fiber may not like getting laterally torqued on. Super light. Assembly very easy. I'm fine with no adjustability. Been using ski poles for years for backcountry hiking/AT.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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