The Black Diamond Distance FLZ is a flick-locked, 3 section trekking pole ideal for long hikes, steep approaches, and even for supporting your tarp-shelter.
Refined and rebuilt - the Black Diamond trekking pole series have evolved! Combining the amazing packability of a 3-section Z-Pole with the adjustability of FlickLock Pro, the Black Diamond Distance FLZ poles are a mainstay for hard-hitting mountain athletes. Pole-locking is secure, fast and easy, and a three-section foldable design allows for fast-response deployment. The lightweight aluminium design is strong and durable and was built for the mountains.
Price per pair
| Size Chart | |
| Height Range | Suggested Pole Length |
| <4 ft 10" / 147cm | 100cm |
| 5 ft 1" / 155cm | 105cm |
| 5 ft 4" / 162.5cm | 110cm |
| 5 ft 7" / 170cm | 115cm |
| 5 ft 10" / 178cm | 120cm |
| 6ft 1" / 185.5cm | 125cm |
| 6ft 4" / 193cm | 130cm |
| 6 ft 7" / 200.5cm | 135cm |
How to Measure: On flat ground, the top of the trekking pole handle should be at waist or hip level and your elbow at approximately 90 degrees. For walking, hiking and backpacking: Stability and support matter most. Size up if you're right on a size cusp. For running: Uphill propulsion matters most. Size down if you're right on the size cusp.
Video
The video below details all the improvements made by Black Diamond to the Distance series of poles.
Features
- Lightweight EVA foam grip and breathable, moisture-wicking strap
- Non-slip EVA foam mini-grip extension
- Three-section foldable shaft with speed cone deployment and FlickLock Pro adjustability
- Smoother push button unlocking system
- Aluminium construction, improved joint stiffness
- Interchangeable, non-scarring rubber Tech Tips and carbine Tech Tips
- Stopper basket with shaft catcher to secure folded sections
Z-Pole Rapid Deployment System
- Concealed inner cord
- Single push-button release to collapse the pole
- One-pull, Speed Cone deployment
Speed Cone technology comes from Black Diamonds expertise in avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles' stiffness and fast deployment. Simply grab the grip and the first shaft section, and pull them away from each other. The pole will snap into place and lock. Each Speed Cone guides a shaft section into place, and stiffens the joint when the pole is locked. Protective, flexible tube ends cover the pole’s Kevlar® centre cord when folded.
Specification
- Manufacturer: Black Diamond
- Trekking Pole Baskets: Trekking
- Trekking Pole Collapsed Length: 95-110cm - 34cm | 110-125cm - 37cm | 125-140cm - 41cm
- Trekking Pole Full Length: 95-110cm | 110-125cm | 122-140cm
- Weight: 95-110cm - 390g | 110-125cm - 420g | 125-140cm - 450g
