The Distance Carbon Z is our lightest Z-Pole with 100% carbon construction. Engineered for those who travel fast.
Speed Cone technology comes from our expertise in avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles’ stiffness and fast deployment.
We trust what we make because we use what we make. All Black Diamond products are covered by a two year warranty policy.
Combining six decades of innovation with Black Diamond’s unique company culture of using and testing our products in the mountains. Our experience outdoors is what inspires and informs our engineering in the lab, and in turn the engineering leads to new gear and apparel that improve the mountain experience.
But the space between, where the miles and moments become an ocean between the waves, that’s where the magic happens. The experience waits in the distance.
Overall rating: 2.9166667 / 5 from 12 reviews.
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"Ligeros y muy practicos. Los he usado en travesias de varios dias y en salidas cortas y largas de dia. Los recomiendo"
"Sehr stabil und angenehm leicht"
"Light and compact."
"Another victim of these poles over here! These poles use a metal tab mechanism designed to lock them in the extended position. However, the tab gets stuck and does not lock properly. As a result, the poles can unexpectedly fold while I am using them. This is a serious concern, as it poses a significant safety risk when moving on mountainous terrain. Do not buy."
"One of the best poles I've ever used. The hand straps are very comfortable, even on ultra distances. Good grip. You need to clean them regularly, as was mentioned in a critical comment below. But I’ve experienced the same with other brands as well."
"I bought a pair of these poles to replace a set I bought 4 years ago (on which the locking mechanism snapped). However, after a couple of months of use, I the poles had seized inside the folding mechanism (they are completely jammed and there's no hope of pulling them apart). Waiting to hear whether BD will honour the warranty, which they wouldn't for the previous pair of poles."
"I have a pair of Distance Carbon Z poles that I bought in 2015 and have done thousands of kms, I love them. I nearly lost them recently and wanted to see if they were still available if I should need to replace them. It's a bit disturbing to see these negative reports."
"I am an avid trail runner. I bought running poles to use in the mountains. The first pair of poles I bought was in late October. I used them a few times and they completely jammed when I stored them after use. This is something that seems to be happening to many customers. I take good care of my products and therefore this is unacceptable. BD replaced under warranty but then the same thing happened. Now BD are trying to walk back from helping me out in any meaningful way. You are far better off going elsewhere and buying a product that actually works. Don't buy this product. Even if on discount. In the end it will cost you more money."
"Grundsätzlich ein sehr guter Stock, allerdings ist der Druckknopf, der die Stöcke beim ausklappen einrasten lässt nach wenigen Touren gebrochen. Auf mein Schreiben an BD habe ich einen neuen Stock bekommen, also an der Stelle großes Lob an den Service. Leider ist der neue Stock an exakt gleicher Stelle wieder kaputt gegangen, wie auch andere Nutzer hier schreiben. Das scheint mir wirklich ein Designfehler zu sein und die Stöcke müssen an der Stelle dringend verstärkt werden."
"It's my 3rd pair of Carbon Z poles, 3rd time the lock mechanism gets stuck and doesn't budge making the poles unusable. Even WD40 doesn't help, my last one lasted just about a year with at most 20 runs with it. This is simply a design flaw that needs to be addressed, will switch to another brand as buying a pair each year is not really sustainable. This problem also makes me really nervous using those during a race knowing they might become unusable any time."
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