Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles
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.
Fixed-length carbon fiber folding poles (per pair) with foam grip and minimalist strap. Designed for ultralight fastpacking and thru-hiking.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
We list the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles at 336 g and the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles at 289 g, but that is not enough to call one lighter: one of these numbers may be a single pole and the other a pair. We are checking every weight in the database against the maker's own page. Once the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles is confirmed, this page will say which one wins on weight.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest trekking poles page, or browse the full gear weight database.