Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) vs Leki Makalu FX Carbon
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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...
Full details →Five-section folding carbon trekking poles with Speed Lock 2 and Aergon Air grips, packing down to 41cm, pair weight.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) vs Leki Makalu FX Carbon: 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 168 g (33%) lighter than the Leki Makalu FX Carbon (504 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.