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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles vs Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles is the lighter option — 36 g lighter than the Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles (10% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles
Weight 336 g · 0.336 kg · 0.74 lb 372 g · 0.372 kg · 0.82 lb
Brand Black Diamond Leki
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles
336 g

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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Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles
372 g

Ultralight folding poles (per pair) with carbon fiber shafts and cork grips, featuring a quick-release folding system for easy pack stowage.

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles vs Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite 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 36 g (10%) lighter than the Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles (372 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.

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