Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z (pair)

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

Both weigh the same at 246 g, so choose on features, price and fit.

Spec	Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z	Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z (pair)
Weight	246 g · 0.246 kg · 0.54 lb	246 g · 0.246 kg · 0.54 lb
Brand	Black Diamond	Black Diamond
Category	Trekking Poles	Trekking Poles

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

246 g

Ultralight carbon Z-pole. Folds compactly, no moving parts.

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z (pair)

246 g

Fixed-length Z-fold carbon fiber poles designed for fastpacking and trail running; FlickLock deployment, EVA foam grip, per pair weight.

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z vs Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z (pair): which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (246 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

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