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Black Diamond

Distance Carbon Z FKT Poles

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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)

$279.95

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Product description

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Efficiency and easy deployment are the name of the game with the Distance Carbon Z FKT. Inspired by our athletes who move fast and go far, these poles reset the bar for ultralight performance whether you’re racing, running or looking for fast and efficient power transfer with every step. The FKT has an innovative, ultralight mesh glove strap that allows for efficient deployment and storage.

Specs

Brand
Black Diamond
Weight
294 g · 10.4 oz
Material
Carbon fibre

How it measures up

Against every one of the trekking poles in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.

Weight
10.4 oz (294 g)
Lighter than 57% of 7 in the register · #3 lightest
-17% vs the median 12.6 oz
Price
$279.95
Most expensive of 8 priced
+60% vs the median $174.48 · $26.99/oz (median $19.29/oz)

The lightest of the trekking poles on record is Durston Iceline at 9.4 oz — 28 g less and $100.95 less.

The cheapest is MSR DynaLock Explore Backcountry Poles at $129.95 — $150.00 less.

See every one of the trekking poles, ranked →

Similar on this shelf

Gossamer Gear

LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair)

9.8 oz · MSRP $195.00 · lighter · cheaper

Durston

Iceline

9.4 oz · MSRP $179.00 · lighter · cheaper

Gossamer Gear

FT3 Folding Trekking Poles

12.6 oz · MSRP $245.00 · cheaper

Compared with

Side by side on weight, list price and cost per ounce.

  • Distance Carbon Z FKT Poles vs Distance Z Trekking Poles
  • Distance Carbon Z FKT Poles vs Iceline
  • Distance Carbon Z FKT Poles vs Iceline RS Trekking Poles

Related reading

Ranked

Which Trekking Poles Are Lightest in 2026?

Trekking poles ranked by maker-published weight: 6 models. Lightest: Durston Iceline at 9.4 oz. Median 11.5 oz.

View all guides →
Ultralight backpacking gear list: the lightest pick for each essential →

Manufacturer list price (MSRP)

$279.95

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