The Black Diamond Distance FLZ Trekking Poles are fast to deploy, lightweight in your hand, and pack away small and light enough to fit inside your daypack - perfect for any adventure.
These compact poles are constructed from aluminium and have three sections. Inside is a Kevlar cord connecting all segments, while extending the poles takes a simple release-and-pull action until the Slidelock clicks into place - keeping the bottom section of the pole securely locked into place. This model is 30% stiffer than previous designs to offer more support for your joints. Folding the poles is easy - simply release the Slidelock, and the tension on the kevlar cord is relieved to allow easy folding for transport.
Featuring interchangeable non-scarring tech tips, a lightweight EVA foam grip, and a moisture wicking, breathable strap for keeping your grip secure - take on the terrain with extra stability, owing to the Distance FLZ Trekking Poles from Black Diamond.
Lightweight EVA foam grip
Breathable moisture-wicking strap
30% stiffer for improved joint support
Non-slip EVA foam mini grip extension
Three section foldable aluminium shaft
Slidelock joint support technology
Flicklock adjustability
Interchangeable non-scarring rubber tech tips and carbide tech tips
Packed Dimensions:
34 − 40L x 6W x 6H cm
Material:
Aluminium Shaft
Grip:
Non−slip EVA Foam
Warranty:
1 Year
Supplier Code:
BD11217800001101
Snowys Code:
29871
Staff tip:Before you hit the track − when setting up the poles, listen for an audible 'click' to indicate that the locking mechanism has popped out, ensuring pole stability and subsequently avoiding a mid−trek collapse.
Reviews
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5.05
Q&A's (9)
Year model1 answer
Hi, was just hoping to find out what year these poles are. Cheers, Conor
Conor - Kensington, NSW (5 months ago)
G'day Conor,
The Distance FLZ models have been around since 2018, but this current colour is part of the late 2023 release.
Lauren - Snowys(5 months ago)
Straps1 answer
Are the straps adjustable? Are there separate left and right poles or are they interchangeable?
Helen - Eatons Hill, QLD(10 months ago)
G'day Helen,
The poles are interchangeable for left and right. I would say that the strap is not adjustable, however, to fit the straps fairly firmly around your hand so you dont drop the poles, it has a little stretch for comfort.
Lee - Snowys(10 months ago)
Sizing1 answer
I am 170-171 cm. I held a tape measure from the ground and when my arm is at 90 degrees, the top of my hand measures 114 from the ground. Does that mean the 110-125cm size is for me? I am intending to use this for small walks and hikes
Bill - Mosman Park, WA(3 years ago)
G'day Bill,
Yep! That's the correct way to measure up for trekking poles, so the 110-125cm size is the one you'll be after.
Lauren - Snowys(3 years ago)
Locking black diamond Z poles1 answer
Just had 2 west of the Black Diamond Z poles delivered - order 716475 We cannot get the poles to stay locked in the middle where the grey lock sign is. They just keep slipping back down. Can you help?
monica - East Fremantle(4 years ago)
G'day Monica,
Thanks for getting in touch, these poles do tend to stump people if they've not seen the Z style poles before. Have a watch of our youtube video on the FLZ model, which has the same lock mechanism in the middle. Ben talks about how to assemble them, and pack them down towards the end of the video.
Please feel free to give us a call and we can chat you through it over the phone too.
I am 164 cm tall so I am thinking the 95 - 110 is the right one for me Am I right.
Faith - Kuranda(5 years ago)
G'day Faith,
As a general guide, yes that would be correct. Having said that though, the right sized pole for you is not about how tall you are, but about the height of your hand with your elbow bent 90 degrees. I would recommend working off this measurement first and foremost, as everyones bodies and preportions are different. Check out Black Diamons Size Chart: Z-poles for a guide.
Lauren - Snowys(5 years ago)
Packing and resetting1 answer
Hello, do these poles keep the height they’ve been adjusted to when you pack them down, or do you need to redo the height adjustments each time? Thanks
Peter - Ararat(6 years ago)
G'day Peter,
Thanks for your enquiry. In order to pack down the Black Diamond Distance FLZ Trekking Poles, you need to adjust the locking systems and slide the pole to its shortest length before folding the 3 pole sections down to pack size. This means, unfortunately, the poles can't remain at your desired height upon pack down and would need to be adjusted again with each use.
Gen - Snowys(6 years ago)
Hi Im just unsure of which length is suitable for a 163cm female and i need to use the pole with my tent at 122cm height. Would these poles be suitable?2 answers
Thank you
Gabrielle - Ulladulla(6 years ago)
G'day Gabrielle,
This is a really tricky one mate! Ordinarily, for your height, I'd probably recommended the smaller size of 95-110cm but that wouldn't extend to enough length for your tent so perhaps to cater for both uses it might be worth considering the 105-125cm. I'd recommend doing a quick calculation using your arm length and what you estimate to be a comfortable extension setting for your pole when being used for trekking, as this will help in deciding if the 105-125cm pole will be suitable. Hope that helps! Cheers :)
Alexandra - Snowys(6 years ago)
You can purchase pole jacks made specifically for cases such as yours
Leon - Wilton, NSW (3 years ago)
Versatility1 answer
I used to have a trekking pole where the handle could be removed to use the pole as a screw in camera monopod.
I would also like a set of poles that would be suitable for use with the WE space 3 tent.
Something strong or rigid enough so that they could be used with hammocks as as described here http://www.theultralighthiker.com/simple-hammock-double-up/ - would all poles be suitable for this, do you think?
Another possibility, but perhaps less likely, would be to use them for a chair frame. My husband has a Sea to Summit Air Chair - Regular which he likes and I was considering making one for myself and wondering whether it would be possible to slide foldable poles in as a frame. I don't know what size the pieces would be when folded. I am 158cm tall so I need poles that are small enough for me to walk comfortably with but large enough for maximum versatility and I would be very interested in your comments and advice. THANKS
Janette - Bywong(6 years ago)
G'day Janette,
It sounds like you've got some pretty grand plans for these trekking poles, which is great! Unfortunately, I don't really have many definitive answers for you. I do know that they can't be used for your camera but as for using it as a chair frame or as the hammock, I honestly am not sure. It would just need to be one of those things that someone would need to try and see. We also don't stock any Wilderness Equipment gear, so I can't go and try them out with the tent either, I'm sorry.
Ben - Snowys(6 years ago)
Other sizes1 answer
Do these come in a longer size? I need something that extends to 135cm.
Luke - Melbourne(6 years ago)
They do Luke, but we are just waiting on updated models to come through. Word from our supplier is that they have just landed at their end, so I'll send a friendly reminder to our purchasing department to get an order in asap. I don't have an exact date for you sorry, but I would expect it would still be a few weeks by the time they are ready for sale on our website. Sorry for the delay here.