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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Black Diamond
$159.00 – $179.00
Ultralight folding trekking pole made from carbon fiber with a fixed-length Z-pole design. Folds down to 15.5 inches for stowing on a pack and weighs just 10 oz per pair at the 120cm length.
9.2
Excellent
Consensus
Don't buy this if…
- Carbon fiber poles can snap under lateral force rather than bending like aluminum, making them unsuitable for self-arrest or heavy leaning.
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