Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles
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Why We Like The Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles
Stripped down to the bare essentials, the Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles are our top pick for trail running and ultralight backpacking thanks to their featherweight design. The collapsible shaft lets you pack the poles down into your pack or vest when the terrain opens up and its time to lock in that PR.
Details
- Lightest-in-class trekking poles for speed hiking and ultra runners
- Foam grips and straps are easy to grip even when damp
- Included carbide and rubber tips let you adapt to the terrain
- Carbon shaft keeps weight to a minimum yet remains durable
- Standard baskets work well in dry environments (snow basket sold separately)
- Item #BLDZ9IJ
- Shaft
- carbon
- Length
- 110cm, 115cm, 120cm, 125cm, 130cm
- Collapsed Length
- [110cm] 13in, [115cm] 14.5in, [120cm] 15.7in, [125cm] 16.5in, [130cm] 17.3in
- Grip
- EVA foam
- Strap
- Distance
- Tip
- Carbide and Rubber Tech included
- Baskets
- standard
- Claimed Weight
- (pair) [110cm] 9.3oz, [115cm] 9.6oz, [120cm] 9.8oz, [125cm] 10.2oz, [130cm] 10.5oz
- Activity
- trail running, hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 123 ratings
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Here's what customers have to say
The trekking poles are praised for being lightweight, durable, and well-suited for various outdoor activities. Customers highlight the poles' sturdiness, comfort, and good support, especially on challenging terrain. The convenient folding/collapsing feature is seen as a positive, making the poles easy to store and transport. Some customers appreciate the lack of adjustability as it simplifies setup and use. Overall, the majority of customers are highly satisfied with the performance and quality of these trekking poles.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 12, 2025
Carbon Z are what I hoped they were
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 125
Lightweight, easy to deploy and collapse, and are holding up well so far
May 13, 2025
Very happy
Received these poles and have used them a few times now. Definitely one of the bets purchases I have made to help with ultra running. Strong but lightweight and very easy to use
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 6, 2025
Awesome poles
These are about the best hiking poles you can get. I got them for my teenage kid. I. Now I'm envious - I "only" have the aluminum version of these.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 4, 2025
Lightest and toughest poles I've ever had
This is my second pair of Distance Carbon Z fixed length, poles and I will stick to those as long those will be on the market. I used the first pair for over 2k+ miles over rocky New Hampshire and around the World trails. Few times the poles were bent to about 90 degrees while being jammed between the rocks and I was falling, and, amazingly, they did not break (!). Now most of my hiking buddies switched to those. Super-highly recommended.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 2, 2025
Ultra Running
I order d these poles to use for my upcoming mountainous ultras this summer. They are great! Lightweight, fold easily and sturdy. Excited to see what adventures I take them on!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 30, 2025
great investment
I love these new poles! My hiking abilities have really improved with poles and these are nice because of how lightweight they are and they collapse down so easily!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 30, 2025
These are da bomb.
These are gold standard of trekking poles. I bought an extra pair for my paragliding kit. The fold up nicely and fit in my harness.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 19, 2025
Support of an oak, Weight of a feather
Finally upgraded from some Aluminum telescoping poles - it feels incredible. These carbon poles fold up and stow so quickly, and deploy just as fast. No more fiddling with adjusting length or trying to make out the little tick-marks while on the trail. They are incredibly light and swing smoothly. The sound of them striking the ground is a dull *tunk* versus the higher-pitched, tinny *clack* of aluminum poles. Very happy - wish I'd made the switch sooner.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 15, 2025
Amazing lightweight trekking poles!
Ordered these poles for an upcoming Ultra Marathon I am training for in Tunisia. They are super easy to adjust, lightweight and equally easy to collapse back into a quiver in seconds. Highly recommend.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 4, 2025
Light and functional
I have been hesitating between choosing carbon VS aluminum poles, but after thoughts I made the choice of carbon and decided to go with these ones. They are super light, I don't feel them while running. I can quickly deployed them for a strong climb and put them back to my bag easily. If you're looking for something light and not too expensive, I definitely recommend these ones.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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