Black Diamond Distance Carbon Flz Review

At the 2019 giants head marathon i got the chance to use some running poles for the first time.

Black diamond distance carbon flz review.

Words by ben pitfield. Experienced runner ben pitfield had a chance to test the black diamond distance carbon flz trekking running poles during the event. Combining an ultralight carbon construction with z pole technology and flicklock adjustability the distance carbon flz is now stiffer and more durable making it the ultimate in adjustable folding pole performance. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users.

The distance carbon z is one of three black diamond poles tested in this year s top 10 along with the alpine flz and the alpine carbon cork which won best overall trekking pole. Comfort the carbon flz features a foam handle with a ribbed grip area for extra friction. The distance flz is lighter than our editors choice the black diamond alpine carbon cork and top pick the alpine carbon z both an ounce heavier at 17 oz. If you re looking for a light pole and don t think you need any range of adjustment check out the fixed length but equal in collapsed size black diamond distance 12 ounces and distance.

They re super light a pair weighs between 345 and 365 grams depending on size thanks to carbon construction and they fold down into thirds using the z pole rapid deployment system. As the lightest offering by black diamond and in fact the lightest pole we tested we were eager to see if the ridiculously low weight of this pole had any effect on its performance.