Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ vs Black Diamond Trail Vista Shock Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Folding carbon fiber trekking poles with FlickLock Pro adjustment. Compact when folded for pack stashing. 335g per pair, men's medium length.
Check price Full details →Fixed-length shock-absorbing trekking poles with hidden thermoplastic dampener, 540g per pair with cork grips and Flicklock system.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ vs Black Diamond Trail Vista Shock Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ wins — at 335 g it is 205 g (38%) lighter than the Black Diamond Trail Vista Shock Trekking Poles (540 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.