Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles vs Leki Black Series FX Carbon
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Fast-folding 100% carbon fiber trekking poles with FlickLock Pro adjustment. Three-section foldable design for compact pack transport. Per pair at 110cm.
Check price Full details →Premium foldable carbon trekking poles with Aergon Air cork grips and external locking, packing down small for fast-and-light trips.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles vs Leki Black Series FX Carbon: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles wins — at 264 g it is 192 g (42%) lighter than the Leki Black Series FX Carbon (456 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.