Designed for everyday use by trail runners and hikers, the Distance Z is a dependable aluminum trekking pole featuring our quick and easy collapsing Z-Pole technology.
Speed Cone technology comes from our expertise in avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles’ stiffness and fast deployment.
As part of Black Diamond's commitment to innovation and minimizing our environmental footprint, the aluminum shafts of our trekking poles are made with UL validated 30% pre-consumer recycled aluminum. By total finished weight, our poles contain a minimum of 14% recycled content.
We trust what we make because we use what we make. All Black Diamond products are covered by a two year warranty policy.
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: 4.3809524 / 5 from 21 reviews.
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"Très agréable de pouvoir changer les rondelles pour choisir des petites (rando, approche) ou des grande (glacier, neige). Rallonger la mousse de la poignée pour qu’elle arrive au niveau de la bag serait vraiment bien."
"I have had 2 pairs of these poles now and all 4 poles bave broken with the same fault. The locking button has snapped off meaning the poles cannot be locked open to use. It appears this is a known flaw in the design as the outdoor shop I bought them from back to said I wasn’t the first person to return them for this reason, and there are 2 other reviews here complaining about the same fault. Very frustrating as the fault only becomes apparent when you unfold the poles to use them on your next adventure. For me this was just before a big race and the second time was in a remote location at the start of a big hike where I knew I’d need the poles. When they work these poles are amazing - light, robust, easy to use, pack down small, comfortable handle and strap. These poles would get a perfect 5 star review from me if only BD would find a way to improve the locking button."
"I bought these poles one year ago for trail running and long climbing approaches. They served me well and looked solid despite being light. But during a trip in Patagonia, I broke both of them almost at the same time! The "button" of the locking mechanism just snapped, preventing me from locking the whole pole. I would consider buying them again if this issue was fixed."
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"I bought these after problems with bending cheaper poles. These appear to be well made but a bit flimsy. Only time will tell."
"I’m very happy with these poles. Very light and easy to carry while folded. Quick and easy to go from folded to full length. I attempted a 100-mile ultra and they really helped me."
"For a 72 year old trail runner walking back to fitness after a hip replacement, these poles have been invaluable. They are light and, when folded, fit into a small rucksack. The locking mechanism is very quick and simple to use. I obviously can't yet comment on their durability, but so far I am very happy with the overall performance."
"I am really satisfied. Great poles. Light and firm."
"Solides, légers et hyper compactes, j’adore ces bâtons biens adaptés à la montagne en été pour les approches alpines ou pour les montées rapides. Ils sont plus résistants que les carbones que j’avais eu précédemment en ce qui concerne les frottements du matériau sur les rochers etc … il manquerait juste une petite pochette lorsqu’ils sont stockés dans le sac pendant la grimpe."
"They seem fine for trail or lightweight hikes. I also used them while backpacking and out of my 4 poles, 3 broke while backpacking : 1 bent and the two other had their deployment locking knob broken by simply pushing on it to fold the pole. . . It seems there is a weakness here."
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