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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) vs Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork

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

Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) is the lighter option — 144 g lighter than the Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork (30% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork
Weight 336 g · 0.336 kg · 0.74 lb 480 g · 0.480 kg · 1.06 lb
Brand Black Diamond Black Diamond
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair)
336 g

Folding Z-pole design in carbon fiber for fast deployment. FlickLock adjustability and carbide tips. Weight for the pair. Ideal for trail running and fastpackin...

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Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork
480 g

Ergonomic cork grip adjustable poles for hiking.

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) vs Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) wins — at 336 g it is 144 g (30%) lighter than the Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork (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.

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