The Distance Carbon Z FKT is an ultralight, high-performance mountain-running pole built for speed, efficiency, and endurance. Designed for racers and trail athletes, it features an innovative removable wrist strap for quick deployment, ensuring seamless transitions during runs, races, and fast-paced link-ups.
Inspired by our athletes who move fast and go far, these poles reset the bar for ultralight performance whether you’re racing, running or looking for fast and efficient power transfer with every step. The FKT has an innovative, ultralight mesh glove strap that allows for efficient deployment and storage. The magnetic, quick-connect glove-straps link into the poles for quick deployment and can be released easily with the press of a button. With an extended ultralight foam grip and a full carbon construction, the Distance Carbon Z FKT’s are the tip of the spear when it comes to mountain running pole technology.
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Speed Cone technology comes from our expertise in avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles’ stiffness and fast deployment.
This product comes with a 2-year commercial guarantee. Beyond this period, Black Diamond offers comprehensive after-sales repair services to help extend the life of your equipment. Please contact us for more details.
The new Distance FKT Poles are redefining endurance and efficiency in mountain running. To dive deeper into the design process, Mountain Business Unit Director, Paul Leonard, walked us through what it took to make the next evolution of our Distance series running poles.
A light and breathable mesh glove strap that integrates with our Distance FKT poles, and are made to be worn during the duration of your adventure, whether you’re scrambling or running. The gloves integrate easily with our FKT poles, with a magnetic, self-centering connection that clicks securely into place in one motion. Reinforced with Dynex for added durability, these straps are low-profile and comfortable with a single Velcro strap closure.
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"Superb poles. Ran 2 UTMB races with them. The magnet system to come on and out of the poles makes things so smooth"
| Height | Suggested Length (CM) | Glove Strap Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'1" 155 cm | 105 | Small |
| 5'4" 162.5 cm | 110 | Small |
| 5'7" 170 cm | 115 | Medium |
| 5'10" 178 cm | 120 | Medium |
| 6'1" 185.5 cm | 125 | Large |
| 6'4" 193 cm | 130 | Large |
Pole Length:
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).
Strap Circumference:
