Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles

About This Item

SPECS:

  • Collapsed Length: 13 inches, 15 inches, and 16 inches
  • Usable Length: 37-43 inches, 41-49 inches, 47-55 inches
  • Weight Per Pair: 11.7 oz, 12.7 oz, 13.6 oz

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • Collapsible trekking poles
  • SideLock technology provides easy-to-lock capabilities
  • Durable stiffness and improved joint support
  • Comfortable EVA foam grip equipped with moisture-wicking strap that allows for breathability
  • EVA foam mini-grip extension prevents slipping
  • FlickLock® adjustable sizing for ideal customization
  • Shaft folds into three section pieces for ease with packing and transport
  • Constructed with 100% Carbon
  • Comes with interchangable rubber and carbide Tech Tips that prevent scarring
  • Z-Pole Snow basket and shaft catcher securely hold folded sections when collapsed
  • Great for long, steep hikes and adventures spread across three-seasons

  • Brand : Black Diamond
  • Country of Origin : Imported
Product WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A (BPA) and Nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  • Web ID: 21BDIUDSTNCCRBNFLCAC
  • SKU: 23263743

REVIEWS

4.6
100%
Recommended

90 Reviews

Game Changing Poles

For anything over 7 miles or 3000 ascent I carry these. They’re so light that I don’t even notice when they’re packed away. But in my hands they’re awesome. Supper strong. They’re been my go to for the R2R and across the Wasatch Front. The adjustability is terrific because I like longer poles on descents and shorten them up on the climbs. In just a few seconds I can tweak the length for the job. Well worth it and they go everywhere with me.

Tall Runner

light weight, well constructed. good for tall runners with adjustable height. Couldn't find fixed length light weight option that was tall enough. These are light and adjustable

Great Poles / Straps Not Replaceable

Love the poles. Been using earlier versions for years. Newest version does not allow straps to be replaced, whereas straps could be replaced on earlier versions. What??? Apparently when straps become frayed from use, the entire pole assembly will need to be replaced. How is this user friendly?

Received incentive

Gift

Friend said they are working great, so far so good

Nice

Super light weight and perfect for hiking trips and trail running

Light, Fast, And Adjustable.

I’ve used both adjustable and non-adjustable versions now. The flexibility is nice depending on if you are using the poles for shelter setups or need to lend them to someone. Quality is rock solid. They just work!

Best Ever

I bought my first Distance Carbon FLZs way back when Black Diamond first offered them. I used them in all kinds of desert hikes, big mountain summits (Mount Whitney, Grand Teton, Granite Peak in Montana, Gannett Peak, etc,), all hard going and a LOT of pole abuse. My second pair ditto. Then two days ago I came hustling down 2,000 feet from a peak in Oregon, in brush, scree, and snow, and one pole broke internally and came apart. Can you understand my anger when I only got 11 YEARS out of those crappy poles?? [Just kidding, of course. ] I have other Black Diamond poles for snow, etc. , and I don't look anywhere else for top hiking/climbing gear.

Best Tool For The Job!

Got these poles for myself for hiking in Alaska and peakbagging. Getting a lightweight pole that packs down and carries easily is often for me the difference between bringing them or not. These poles adjust easily on the fly and pack down perfectly. Grip is comfortable and the pile is sturdy and supportive.

Super Light & Adjustable!

Love these poles. The flickLock is super cool. It pops open and closes nice and tight. Very easy to adjust the length on the go. I also like the locking mechanism used to straighten the pole. It's bigger than older models. Glad I got a pair of these. Also it's super easy to remove the hand straps if you prefer to go strapless.

Love Them

Light and compact. They break down smaller than my old pair. I’m a bit concerned they don’t have cork grips—we will see in the summer time how that feels.

Lock Mechanism Failure Twice

I have two sets of these poles one for my husband one for me. Both have failed because the little metal lock breaks. I can replace under warranty. I am very wary of going anywhere with these poles for fear that the same failure will occur . Is there a newer stronger locking mechanism on new poles ? Is there a substitute pole with something less fragile ?

High Quality / Low Weight

These poles are very sturdy and extremely light weight. Very easy to assemble and break down while on the move.

Defective

I wrote you about a week ago about the defective hiking poles and I have not heard back from you. The hand straps have no Velcro, rendering the polls useless. Should I return them? Or do you have a good set of straps you could send to me? I would take them in large. I will send my Request again to your Service email because it could be that no one reads this.

All Year Ski Poles For Me

Why do I say this? 1- Carbon FLZ is versitile for me. 2- Ultra lite. 3- 100cm-125 length = skiing length+20 extension for hiking ‘up’ easier. 4- Overcenter lever is minimal and ‘near the top’ of the pole and unlikely to lose poles skiing the trees. 5- Carbon fiber is lite, strong, stiff ..and spendy. Worth it. 6- Compact ..if I need it ..quickly. 7- Resort skiing, AT skiing, backcountry skiing, trail running FLZ poles work perfectly. Good job BD team!!

Hiking/trail Running

Very light! The grips are a nice size in the hand. Really happy with this purchase.

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