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.
Designed for everyday use by trail runners and hikers, the Distance Z is a dependable aluminum trekking pole featuring our quick and easy collapsing Z-Pole technology.
Overall rating: 4.597938 / 5 from 97 reviews.
The Distance Z Trekking/Running Poles are praised for their lightweight design, offering great value and suitable for various activities. Customers appreciate the comfortable grip and the ease of deployment of the straps, though opinions on the straps are mixed.
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"I absolutely love these poles. They are lightweight, strong, durable, easy to carry and store, and have become an essential part of hiking and trail running for both my wife and me. They give us much more stability and confidence on steep, rocky, and uneven terrain. I especially appreciate how they help me maintain an upright posture and better balance, while taking some of the impact off my knees, joints, and back on climbs and descents. They also give us an extra point of support when a foot slips or an ankle starts to roll, which is incredibly valuable on technical trails. We use our Black Diamond poles all over Colorado, from Rocky Mountain National Park and Hanging Lake to our local foothill trails around Horsetooth and Lory State Park in Northern Colorado. They are light enough for trail running but still feel sturdy and dependable when the terrain gets rough. They also look great, deploy quickly, and fold down easily when we need to store or carry them. I rarely head into the mountains without trekking poles anymore. Highly recommended for anyone who hikes or trail runs regularly in Colorado."
"Light weight and very convenient as you can store it in your backpack when not using it. It is also very sturdy and doesn’t collapse even when applying a lot of weight on it."
"I’ve had these poles for >5 years and love them. Got my husband a pair as they are the best and were also used by our hiking guides in Canada"
"Flawless. Standard basket helpful in sand"
"This is my first time using poles of any kind, so don't have anything to compare them to, but these poles have been great. Easy to use and pack away quickly. I'm shocked at how light they are! Can't imagine the carbon poles could be that much better for the price."
"Super lightweight and love how they are a breeze to pack up and deploy while running. For the weight, they are sturdy enough."
"very helpful for climbing approaches when you need to bring your poles for a descent on another aspect"
"Lithg and easy to use. Easy to pack on the bag if needed"
"I previously had a set of trekking poles a friend gave me that, as I like to put it, “worked well enough”. I took these on my last backpacking trip around Rae Lakes in CA (40+ miles & lots of gain), and I realized how big of a difference a truly good set of poles can make. It’s sometimes hard for me to invest in gear, but these are worth it. I used them for most of the trek, but when I did fold them up, it was a very nice convenience. They’re incredibly lightweight, and the fit in my hands was comfortable. I’m a bigger guy at 210 and 6’3”, and these poles were plenty strong enough to support my weight, even on downhills when I was really depending on them. Honestly 10/10, got my wife a set too. (The second pic shows the poles folded up in the side pouch of my pack)"
"These poles are super light and comfortable to use. Have done several 5+ hour efforts without issues."
| Height | Suggested Length (CM) |
|---|---|
| Under 5'1" Under 155 cm | 100 – 105 |
| 5'1" – 5'7" 155 – 170 cm | 110 – 115 |
| 5'8" – 5'11" 171 – 182 cm | 120 – 125 |
| 6'0"+ 183 cm+ | 130 – 140 |
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).