Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z (pair) vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Fixed-length Z-fold carbon fiber poles designed for fastpacking and trail running; FlickLock deployment, EVA foam grip, per pair weight.
Check price Full details →Z-style folding carbon poles at 264g per pair. Pack to 35cm for airline carry-on. Gold standard for ultralight collapsible trail poles.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z (pair) vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z (pair) wins — at 246 g it is 18 g (7%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) (264 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.