Distance Carbon Trekking Poles
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Why We Like The Distance Carbon Trekking Poles
Ultralight to help us go the distance, these poles were designed for runners who need a bit of extra support and stability on rugged mountain terrain. They're practically weightless in your hand and feature a comfortable foam Distance Grip, so you'll all but forget you have them with you until it's time for a steep climb or tricky descent.
Details
- Ultralight trekking poles to help ultrarunners in the mountains
- Carbon construction is super strong but feather light
- Distance Grip rests comfortably in your hand over long miles
- Mid-shaft ring provides balance and grip when carrying horizontally
- Fixed length eliminates the added weight of an adjustment device
- Can be equipped with BD's z-pole snow baskets
- Item #BLDZ9II
- Shaft
- 100% carbon fiber
- Length
- 100cm, 110cm, 120cm, 130cm
- Grip
- EVA
- Strap
- yes
- Tip
- metal
- Baskets
- standard
- Claimed Weight
- [100cm] 9.6oz, [110cm] 10oz, [120cm] 10.5oz, [130cm] 11oz
- Activity
- trail running, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 15 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 21, 2024
Too Light?
These are definitely light, but I’ve now broken two poles and a tip during three separate training sessions. The first break was my fault - slipped on a descent and put all my dynamic weight on the pole which ended up snapping in two places. Then, on another run, the tip broke from getting wedged between two roots - which is not uncommon - so I was surprised that this led to breakage. I was able to buy and replace the tip, so I wasn’t that concerned. Then today I stumbled on a fairly flat trail and put a little extra weight on the pole which then snapped. That one really surprised me and made me think that these are just not sturdy enough for me. I’m 6”2, 195lb and was a x-c ski racer, so I’m not a novice with poles. But - maybe I’m just too big for these? Love running with poles and love how light these are - but I’m probably going to have to look at something else, unfortunately.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 21, 2023
Awesome poles
Lightweight, great design. Excited to have these out in the mountauns
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 1, 2023
Running poles
I love these poles for ultra running. They are very light and comfortable to use.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 30, 2023
Made for butterflies.
Designed by, and made for, butterflies, these poles are extremely lightweight. So far, they appear to be plenty sturdy, considering their use as intended. I calculate that, in certain terrain, using poles is 15% more efficient going up, and for the downhill it's like having a couple of shots of glucosamine at the ready.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 18, 2023
Ridiculously light
These fixed length carbon poles weight not much more than a leaf. I’ve run several 50 K ultras with poles (and wouldn’t think about not having them) and never pack them away- I just hold them on segments where I don’t use poles. There is no value inThe extra weight of having them adjustable.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 10, 2023
So light!
These are my first trekking poles, and I'm amazed at how light they are, yet stable and sturdy feeling. I have to get used to running with them, but so far I like them!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 14, 2023
Simple and light
Super light but still feel great in the hands. Perfect for trail running.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 10, 2023
Serious poles
Amazingly light and strong. Never have I ever actually folded my poles during a trail race, so the weight savings and reduced failure points compared to the trifold system are great.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 24, 2023
Ultralight, Very solid, Great Features
Hard to believe how light these poles are! Surprisingly thin and still feel very solid, minimal flex. Very useful ring feature at the balance point for when carrying the poles.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 12, 2023
Super light poles
I have both the FLZ and these and I cannot believe how light these are. The entire pair weighs less than my cell phone!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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