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.
From clean climbing, to conservation, Black Diamond is committed to protecting the people and places we love.
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: 3.3333333 / 5 from 15 reviews.
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"I am super happy with these poles. Despite the light construction, they are still stable. I use them mainly for hiking and mountaineering. Full recommendation!"
"Great poles. Very lightweight but strong and easy to fold away. Will fit neatly in the pocket of my backpack until I need them"
"Amazing poles"
"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."
