Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles vs Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite (pair)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Fixed-length carbon fiber folding poles (per pair) with foam grip and minimalist strap. Designed for ultralight fastpacking and thru-hiking.
Full details →Featherweight folding carbon trail poles at 272g per pair, with SpeedLock 2 mechanism and compact 35cm folded length for pack storage.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles vs Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite (pair): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite (pair) wins — at 272 g it is 17 g (6%) 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.