Black Diamond Trail Vista Shock Trekking Poles vs Naturehike First Snow EXT2 UltraLight Carbon Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Fixed-length shock-absorbing trekking poles with hidden thermoplastic dampener, 540g per pair with cork grips and Flicklock system.
Full details →Ultralight 3-section carbon trekking poles at only 135g for small size.
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Black Diamond Trail Vista Shock Trekking Poles vs Naturehike First Snow EXT2 UltraLight Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Naturehike First Snow EXT2 UltraLight Carbon Trekking Poles wins — at 270 g it is 270 g (50%) lighter than the Black Diamond Trail Vista Shock Trekking Poles (540 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.