Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Collapsible carbon fiber trekking poles with Z-fold design for fast deployment. Lightweight choice for trail runners and ultralight hikers. Weight per pair.
Check price Full details →Collapsible Z-pole design in full carbon at 9.9 oz per pair (120cm). Folds to 38cm for pack attachment. FlickLock mechanism and ergonomic cork handles.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles wins — at 279 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair) (280 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest trekking poles page, or browse the full gear weight database.