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Distance Carbon FLZ Poles

Distance Carbon FLZ Poles

Regular price $239.95 USD
Sale price $239.95 USD Regular price $239.95
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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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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: 4.5147057 / 5 from 68 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ poles are highly regarded for their lightweight design and comfort, making them ideal for trekking. Customers appreciate the soft and easy-to-use wrist straps and the poles' ability to handle steep terrains effectively.

Summary topics

  • Wrist Strap Comfort (9%): It was reported by customers that the wrist straps are really comfortable, soft, and easy to use.
  • Pole Weight (20%): A significant number of customers stated that these poles are amazing and super light weight for hiking up and down steep terrain.

Review topics: ["weight","straps","grip","issues","arms","quality","fit","poles","light","version","tips","use","hiking","experience","clip","cost","handles","lockers","adjustment","support","upgrade"].

Review highlights

  • "i'm loving the slightly-thinner size, pretty sky-blue color, and lighter weight of my new set of Z-poles." — Sara V.
  • "Super light, and a comfortable grip and no-nonsense wrist strap." — Kevin H.
  • "These poles are amazing and super light weight." — Alex U.

Reviews

Wonderful Hiking Poles

"I used my new Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles on a recent trip to Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park, BC, Canada. They are light but strong; the carbid tips stick to rock like they were magnetized! The grip and wrist strap are comfortable and allow for a variety of hand positions. They fold so compactly that they are easy to transport in my pack which is especially helpful on helicopter flights. They deploy rapidly and extendable version is especially helpful when descending. Warranty support services are excellent. I highly recommend this product."

— Donald B. (5/5)

Best Trekking Poles Ever!

"My husband bought me the Black Diamond Carbon FLZ poles 10 years ago. Since then, they have taken me on mountainous hikes, week-long backpacking trips and international treks. They are lightweight and fit in the bottom of my carry-on luggage well. Their Leave No Trace tips are the best on the market, I just replace them before a major trip. I just bought the updated ones and they are even better! Took them on a trek in Scotland and they are even lighter and more compact. I like the adjustable ones as the clip is reliable and I can hand them to a wounded companion if needed. These are all I recommend to my friends and family."

— Elizabeth R. (5/5)

Lightweight, easy to set-up, breakdown,

"Lightweight, easy to set-up, breakdown, and adjust. Excellent packability. Straps are comfortable, but loosen up over the course of a day. An excellent investment for 3 weeks on the Camino de Santiago!"

— Robert F. (5/5)

Awesome

"5/5 would recommend. Ideal for big approaches in the mountains, and super light for when you're climbing out and need them to pack down and disappear on your back. Would highly recommend. Love the adjustability of this version also."

— KIERAN O. (5/5)

Great poles.

"These poles are great on long runs and big climbs. Add the extra oomph on the way up but I really got the added benefit on the downs. I used them during The Rut up Lone Mt. at Big Sky and having them running down the rock and scree was like having two more feet. They fold up quickly and slide into a quiver well once you practice it a few times. I don’t use them on long runs or marathons in the Midwest but always bring them into the mountains."

— jonathan r. (5/5)

Suitable for backpacking

"These carbon poles are actually plenty strong for backpacking with 47 lb bag. They are lighter and quieter than my aluminum telescoping poles."

— Marcus G. (5/5)

Great Lightweight Poles

"I got these poles back in February to replace my much heavier and older Black Diamond poles and since then have used them for extensive desert hiking, 200 miles on the Appalachian Trail in both rain and good weather and several long distance hikes in Montana on and off trail in the Glacier Park area. They have worked perfectly. The adjustments are very easy to make. The poles have caught me on a few hard stumbles and held up fine. I really like how lightweight they are and the fact that I can fold and put them in my pack when I don't need them."

— Kathy (5/5)

Light and compact

"Second pair after many miles, I felt on one so replace by same new ones"

— Michel C. (5/5)

Light swing weight and strong

"Light swing weight and strong poles great for trail running and backpacking."

— Barry O. (5/5)

Nice and light

"This is a very good product. Adjustable, lightweight and sturdy."

— Sam S. (5/5)

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