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Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair

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    Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair

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    The amazingly light Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole trekking poles incorporate a simple yet cutting-edge folding design that's ideal for thru-hikers, endurance runners and fast-packers.

    • Innovative folding Z-Pole system offers simple, compact and reliable support with a concealed inner cord, single push-button release and speed cone deployment
    • A quick pull on the grip, and the first pole section snaps and locks the 3 pole sections into place; flexible tube ends protect the Kevlar® center cord when folded
    • Easily replace and solidly secure pole tips with WaveLock™ tip connections
    • Right- and left-hand-specific straps are light, breathable and moisture-wicking; they feature breathable cutout windows and easy rip-and-stick adjustability
    • Inspired by snow probes, speed cones at the end of each pole section ensure strength, stability and super-fast deployment; each speed cone guides a pole section into place
    • Light, non-slip EVA foam grips feature foam extensions that allow poles to be held low during short side hill traverses
    • 100% carbon fiber shafts offer ultralight perfomance
    • Pole baskets feature shaft catchers to secure pole sections when folded; note: baskets are fixed in place and cannot be switched out for snow or powder baskets
    • Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole trekking poles come with interchangeable, nonmarking rubber tips, carbide tips and a stow bag

    Specification for suggested height range are as follows:

    • 100 cm: Less than 5 ft. 1 in.
    • 110 cm: 5 ft. 1 in. - 5 ft. 7 in.
    • 120 cm: 5 ft. 8 in. - 5 ft. 11 in.
    • 130 cm: 6 ft.+

    Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S. and Mexico.

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    Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair Specs
    Specification
    100 CM110 CM120 CM130 CM
    Best use
    Hiking Hiking Hiking Hiking
    Carbon fiber Carbon fiber Carbon fiber Carbon fiber
    Foam Foam Foam Foam
    No No No No
    39 inches43 inches47 inches51 inches
    13.2 inches14.4 inches15.7 inches17.1 inches
    100 centimeters110 centimeters120 centimeters130 centimeters
    33.5 centimeters36.5 centimeters40 centimeters43.5 centimeters
    Push-button lock Push-button lock Push-button lock Push-button lock
    No No No No
    No No No No
    9.9 ounces10 ounces10.2 ounces10.4 ounces
    Unisex Unisex Unisex Unisex
    Shaft material
    Grip material
    Adjustable
    Maximum length (in.)
    Minimum length (in.)
    Maximum length (cm)
    Minimum length (cm)
    Locking mechanism
    Shock absorbing
    Camera mount
    Weight per pair
    Gender

    Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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    Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair
     
    4.3

    (based on 7 reviews)

    86%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (7)
    • Ergonomic grip (4)
    • Good stiffness (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Alpine (3)
      • Cross-country (3)
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        • Advanced (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (6)

      Reviewed by 7 customers

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      May

      1

      2013

       
      3.0

      straps too small

      By hikingmaniac

      from Appleton, WI

      About Me Advanced

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      Pros

      • Ergonomic Grip
      • Good Stiffness
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Hiking

      Comments about Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair:

      My husband bought a pair of these poles while we were hiking in Tucson. They worked well and are lightweight. I worry about the instruction that any damage to the pole may weaken the integrity/structure of the pole. Unless you hike in a rockless area it is difficult to avoid some scratches and scrapes with rocks on the sides of the trail. The most negative thing about the poles is that they apparently come with a standard SM/MED strap, which does not allow you to grasp the handle at a lower position or fit with gloves even at the fully expanded velcro position. A larger strap is not available through REI so I was advised to contact Black Diamond. In doing so the BD Customer Service Representative informed me I could buy 2 new straps at $15 each. This added $30 to an already expensive pole. I had to return them to REI because I did not feel they were worth the value.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      Apr

      11

      2013

       
      4.0

      Need to use them more

      By gr8mumma

      from Austin, Texas

      About Me Intermediate

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      Pros

      • Ergonomic Grip
      • Folds To Fit Suitcase
      • Lightweight
      • Super Light Weight

      Cons

      • Easy To Lose Tips
      • Handle Loops Too Small
      • Tips Don't Twist Off Easy

      Best Uses

      • Travel Not Too Steep

      Comments about Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair:

      Wonderfully light weight folding poles. Easy to pack in suitcase or backpack. Only used a few times. Probably not geared to heavy use, or super steep terrain. May be fragile. Interchangeable tips are stored in a little pocket in the carry sleeve. Impossible to twist the tips off with your hands. Need a pliers. Definitely hard to figure out. Need better directions.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Feb

      17

      2013

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Not just light!

      By C S Vianna

      from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

      About Me Advanced

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      Pros

      • Good Stiffness
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Alpine
        • Cross-Country

        Comments about Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair:

        Used them last week to do the "O" circuit at Torres Del Paine, Chile.
        As stiff as any standard poles but much, much lighter; you forget you are carrying them.
        No doubt, the best trekking poles I ever had!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        31

        2013

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Awesome poles

        By Mattt

        from Eastern US

        About Me Expert

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        Pros

        • Ergonomic Grip
        • Excellent Shock Absorption
        • Good Precision
        • Good Stiffness
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking

          Comments about Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair:

          Got these to upgrade an old 'BD Trail' pair of poles. These are crazy lightweight which I never complained about with my older poles but instantly noticed how much lighter my hands were on the trail using these. They are stiffer than my heavier poles which I was worried about. I know carbon fiber has excellent strength for its weight but I was very timid at first thinking that these were still just too light to be structurally sound. I still have worries that even though they are sturdy on the trail that they will not last as long as my heavier ones but I will speak to that durability when I have a better idea of it. So far they are just great though.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          24

          2013

           
          5.0

          Fantastic

          By Widgtech

          from Reno, NV

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          Pros

          • Durable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Alpine
            • Cross-Country
            • Snowshoeing

            Comments about Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair:

            The poles are much stronger then what they feel like they would be for their weight. This is my first set of hiking poles and they make a world of difference.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jan

            15

            2013

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Excellent, with one problem

            By Grizvet

            from Bellingham, WA

            About Me Advanced

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            Pros

            • Durable
            • Ergonomic Grip
            • Good Precision
            • Good Stiffness
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Alpine
              • Cross-Country

              Comments about Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair:

              I bought these about 6 months ago and have used them 2-4 times a week. They are excellent poles with one problem: The rip-and-stick adjustment does not allow me to make them as long as they should be for the lower grip when I'm wearing heavy gloves, and I can't use heavy mitts (necessary on bitter cold mornings) with them at all.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Nov

              25

              2012

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Light and useful

              By Cutbackcoach

              from Denver CO

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              Pros

              • Compact
              • Easy to use
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Flimsy Strap Connection

              Best Uses

                Comments about Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole Trekking Poles - Pair:

                My wife and I used these poles for several easy 14er routes and miscellaneous hikes in the Colorado Rockies this year. Very easy to assemble, super light, yet strong enough to provide meaningful third balance point. They collapse down to a short package easy to strap packside when not being used. Only ding is that the tiny string connecting the adjustable wrist strap to the pole head broke after about 12 miles use. Replace it with a short loop of small diameter accessory cord. I'd use burlier poles, a few ounces heavier, like MSRs, for snowshoeing.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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