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Distance Carbon FLZ Poles

Distance Carbon FLZ Poles

Regular price $239.95 USD
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The Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ is our premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance with 100% carbon construction, FlickLock+ adjustability for the perfect fit for moving efficiently, no matter the terrain.  

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The Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ is our premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance.

This highly adaptable trekking pole delivers 100% carbon construction, FlickLock+ adjustability and a three-section foldable shaft. Our ultralight recycled nylon Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and easily interchangeable rubber Tech Tips round out this piece as the ultimate in lightweight detail-driven pillar of pole technology.  

Features

  • 100% carbon fiber shafts  
  • Adjustable length construction with speed-cone deployment  
  • Soft touch FlickLock+ makes for quick and easy adjustments
  • Ultralight recycled nylon wrist straps 
  • Lightweight EVA foam grip and grip extension with breathable, moisture wicking strap made from recycled materials  
  • Optimized joint support and stiffness for increased durability  
  • Interchangeable tech tip compatible with both carbide and rubber tech tips included  
  • Removable low-profile baskets for versatility  
  • Z-Pole Snow Basket compatible  
  • Unisex available in 95-110, 110-125, and 125-140cm lengths 

SPECS

  • Weight: 308 g, 336 g, 364 g
  • Collapsed Length: 34 cm, 37 cm, 40 cm
  • Usable Length: 95 - 110 cm, 110 - 125 cm, 125 - 140 cm
  • Country of Origin: Taiwan

SPECS

  • Weight: 308 g, 336 g, 364 g
  • Collapsed Length: 34 cm, 37 cm, 40 cm
  • Usable Length: 95 - 110 cm, 110 - 125 cm, 125 - 140 cm
  • Country of Origin: Taiwan

MATERIALS

  • [Strap] Polyester, Nylon
  • [Grip] EVA Lite Foam
  • [Shaft] Carbon
  • [FlickLock] Aluminum, Stainless Steel
  • [Z-Mechanism] Polyurethane, Aluminum, Kevlar, Nylon
  • [Flex Tip] Nylon
  • [Basket] EVA Plastic
  • [Tip] Carbide, Steel

Technology & Sustainability

Flicklock Pro

The most secure pole-adjustment Forged aluminum construction mechanism available, FlickLock® Pro features a forged aluminum construction and a low-profile design for ultimate clamping force when you need it most.

Z-Pole Rapid Deployment

Speed Cone technology comes from our expertise in avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles’ stiffness and fast deployment.

Practical Product Lifetime Warranty

2 Year Warranty

We trust what we make because we use what we make. All Black Diamond products are covered by a two year warranty policy.

Run The Distance

THE FINISH IS OVERRATED. THE START IS ONLY THE BEGINNING

But the space between, where the miles and moments become an ocean between the waves, that’s where the magic happens. The experience waits in the distance.

Overall rating: 4.4905663 / 5 from 53 reviews.

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Simply amazing

"I have a pair of the Alpine Cork that I used thruhiking the PCT and I absolutely loved them! Being a gear nerd like a lot of us, I wanted to pick up a pair of the Distance Carbon FLZs for fast packing and I couldn’t be happier! Wicked light and super easy to use. I’ll be curious about the long term durability but I’m sure they’ll do just fine."

Scotty C. (5/5)

Made for the rugged trail

"I’m a climber recently convented to trail running, and having light poles with adjustable height has been quite the upgrade. I’ve been rocking the Trail Back poles for years so the comparison may not be helpful. I believe the versatility in the FLZ is definitely worth the tiny bit of extra weight. I tend to adjust 5-10 cm between ups and downs and the carbon doesn’t feel brittle like I was once warned. They catch my full weight when I need them to. Plus I take them on the longer climbs too not just the runs. So if you want an ultralight jack of all trades, this is it."

Saynier T. (5/5)

great pole but break often - not worth the price.

"Great poles when they work. Had them for 1. 5 years. Had to replace the first set because the tip borke and could not be replaced. 9 months later they break in a different way. For this price point i dont want to be replaceing them this often."

Arden G. (1/5)

Great Trekking Poles

"Love these. So easy to pack,light-weight and sturdy. They are simply the best."

Elizabeth S. (5/5)

Nice and light

"Great for traveling. Wish grip was a little bigger."

Lauri M. (4/5)

Really Good

"Great lightweight poles! Used on a 30 km trail race, so glad I had them."

Tim V. (5/5)

Super light and compact

"These poles are amazing and super light weight. I've used them on 12-16 mile trail runs with 4k to 8k elevation gain in the PNW, to hiking and doing a 100mile Glacier national Park traverse, to mountaineering in Aconcagua. They stow really nicely in my Salomon running vest and I love that they are adjustable. You can shorten them for fast uphill ascent or elongate for quick down hill descent. Any time I've asked someone to hold my poles for a second as I delayer or grab something from the pack, they don't seem to want to give them back."

Alex U. (5/5)

"Sweet, light, strong."

Sean (5/5)

worth the price

"lightweight, super-strong, eminently packable. Excellent"

Henry P. (5/5)

By far the best trekking

"By far the best trekking poles I have ever had. They are so light and easily packable. They lock into use with one pull, and are very rigid and durable."

Paul B. (5/5)

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