Black Diamond Distance Carbon Flz Review

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Black diamond distance carbon flz review.

The black diamond distance carbon flz is a versatile and adjustable pole for activities requiring lightweight equipment. Combining an ultralight carbon construction with z pole technology and flicklock adjustability the distance carbon flz is now stiffer and more durable making it the ultimate in adjustable folding pole performance. Words by ben pitfield. Experienced runner ben pitfield had a chance to test the black diamond distance carbon flz trekking running poles during the event.

Comfort the carbon flz features a foam handle with a ribbed grip area for extra friction. They re super light a pair weighs between 345 and 365 grams depending on size thanks to carbon construction and they fold down into thirds using the z pole rapid deployment system. The distance flz is lighter than our editors choice the black diamond alpine carbon cork and top pick the alpine carbon z both an ounce heavier at 17 oz. The distance carbon flz is the top of the range trekking pole from black diamond.

As the lightest offering by black diamond and in fact the lightest pole we tested we were eager to see if the ridiculously low weight of this pole had any effect on its performance. At the 2019 giants head marathon i got the chance to use some running poles for the first time.