Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) vs Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite Carbon Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Z-style folding carbon poles at 264g per pair. Pack to 35cm for airline carry-on. Gold standard for ultralight collapsible trail poles.
Full details →Ultralight carbon trekking pole pair weighing 268g (115cm). Foldable design, Trigger S handle, basket included. Less than 10 oz per pair.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) vs Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) wins — at 264 g it is 4 g (1%) lighter than the Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite Carbon Trekking Poles (268 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.