Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles vs Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Collapsible carbon fiber trekking poles at 336g per pair. FlickLock Pro adjustment, Z-Pole folding design for quick deployment. Ideal for trail running and fast...
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Check price Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles vs Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles wins — at 336 g it is 144 g (30%) lighter than the Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles (480 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.