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

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

No winner on weight yet. Some brands publish the weight of one pole, others the weight of a pair, and we have not yet confirmed which one applies to either of these. Until both are checked against the maker's own figure, the numbers below are not a fair comparison, so choose on fit, features and price.
Spec Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles Leki Ultratrail FX.One
Weight 289 g · 0.289 kg · 0.64 lb
as listed — one pole or a pair, not yet confirmed
 190 g · 0.190 kg · 0.42 lb
as listed — one pole or a pair, not yet confirmed
Brand Black Diamond Leki
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles
289 g as listed

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 as listed

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?

We list the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles at 289 g and the Leki Ultratrail FX.One at 190 g, but that is not enough to call one lighter: one of these numbers may be a single pole and the other a pair. We are checking every weight in the database against the maker's own page. Once both are confirmed, this page will say which one wins on weight.

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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