The Distance Carbon Z FKT is an ultralight, high-performance mountain-running pole built for speed, efficiency, and endurance. Designed for racers and trail athletes, it features an innovative removable wrist strap for quick deployment, ensuring seamless transitions during runs, races, and fast-paced link-ups.
Inspired by our athletes who move fast and go far, these poles reset the bar for ultralight performance whether you’re racing, running or looking for fast and efficient power transfer with every step. The FKT has an innovative, ultralight mesh glove strap that allows for efficient deployment and storage. The magnetic, quick-connect glove-straps link into the poles for quick deployment and can be released easily with the press of a button. With an extended ultralight foam grip and a full carbon construction, the Distance Carbon Z FKT’s are the tip of the spear when it comes to mountain running pole technology.
Speed Cone technology comes from our expertise in avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles’ stiffness and fast deployment.
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A light and breathable mesh glove strap that integrates with our Distance FKT poles, and are made to be worn during the duration of your adventure, whether you’re scrambling or running. The gloves integrate easily with our FKT poles, with a magnetic, self-centering connection that clicks securely into place in one motion. Reinforced with Dynex for added durability, these straps are low-profile and comfortable with a single Velcro strap closure.
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.
Combining six decades of innovation with Black Diamond’s unique company culture of using and testing our products in the mountains. Our experience outdoors is what inspires and informs our engineering in the lab, and in turn the engineering leads to new gear and apparel that improve the mountain experience.
| Height | Suggested Length (CM) |
|---|---|
| 4'10" 147 cm | 100 |
| 5'1" 155 cm | 105 |
| 5'4" 162.5 cm | 110 |
| 5'7" 170 cm | 115 |
| 5'10" 178 cm | 120 |
| 6'1" 185.5 cm | 125 |
| 6'4" 193 cm | 130 |
| 6'7" 200.5 cm | 135 |
On flat ground the top of the trekking pole handle should be at waist or hip level and your elbow at 90 degrees (see illustration).
