Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles vs Leki Black Series FX Carbon
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...
Check price Full details →Premium foldable carbon trekking poles with Aergon Air cork grips and external locking, packing down small for fast-and-light trips.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles vs Leki Black Series FX Carbon: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles wins — at 336 g it is 120 g (26%) lighter than the Leki Black Series FX Carbon (456 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.