Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z (pair)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Collapsible carbon fiber trekking poles with FlickLock Pro adjustability. Foam grip with extended grip zone for varied terrain; sold as a pair.
Full details →Fixed-length Z-fold carbon fiber poles designed for fastpacking and trail running; FlickLock deployment, EVA foam grip, per pair weight.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z (pair): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z (pair) wins — at 246 g it is 90 g (27%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (336 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.