Find Your Store
Home Page

Cart, contains 0 items

When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures.
Expert Help
Earn Rewards

Black Diamond
Distance Carbon Trekking Poles

4.466666666666667 out of 5 stars
15 Review
$169.95
Color:Ultra Blue

Size:

Size Chart

Quantity


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

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 15 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 1 reviews
2 Stars - 1 reviews
3 Stars - 0 reviews
4 Stars - 1 reviews
5 Stars - 12 reviews

What do you think about this product?

View

Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the page
2 out of 5 stars

April 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.

Kevin E.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

December 21, 2023

Awesome poles

Lightweight, great design. Excited to have these out in the mountauns

Cole B.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

December 1, 2023

Running poles

I love these poles for ultra running. They are very light and comfortable to use.

Celia E.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

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.

David B.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

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.

Stew P.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

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!

Amy R.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 14, 2023

Simple and light

Super light but still feel great in the hands. Perfect for trail running.

Brenden E.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

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.

Eric M.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

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.

Ryan Y.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

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!

Aaron H.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com