Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles vs Leki Ultratrail FX.One

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Leki Ultratrail FX.One is the lighter option — 99 g lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (34% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles	Leki Ultratrail FX.One
Weight	289 g · 0.289 kg · 0.64 lb	190 g · 0.190 kg · 0.42 lb
Brand	Black Diamond	Leki
Category	Trekking Poles	Trekking Poles

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles

289 g

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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Leki Ultratrail FX.One

190 g

Ultralight foldable carbon trail running poles.

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles vs Leki Ultratrail FX.One: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Leki Ultratrail FX.One wins — at 190 g it is 99 g (34%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (289 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.

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