Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Alpine-specific carbon trekking poles at 17 oz per pair (482g) with natural cork handles and enhanced stability for technical terrain.
Collapsible carbon fiber trekking poles with FlickLock Pro adjustability. Foam grip with extended grip zone for varied terrain; sold as a pair.
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Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
We list the Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles at 482 g and the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles at 336 g, but that is not enough to call one lighter: one of these numbers may be a single pole and the other a pair. We are checking every weight in the database against the maker's own page. Once the Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles is confirmed, this page will say which one wins on weight.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest trekking poles page, or browse the full gear weight database.