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Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles - Pair
$179.95
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With comfort-focused features like ergonomic cork grips and BLOOM™ grip extensions, plus the packable Z-pole collapsible system, the Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ trekking poles work for every hiker.
- Proprietary grip geometry and shape, with 2 grip sizes optimized for larger and smaller hands, make for more comfortable hand positions as well as reduced hand fatigue
- Natural cork grips manage moisture while extensions made from BLOOM, an algae-infused foam, provide additional hand positions on steep ascents
- Solution 2.0 wrist straps are made from postconsumer recycled fibers
- Soft-touch FlickLock+ makes for quick and easy adjustments
- Shafts are made from 7000-series aluminum
- Z-pole collapsible system allows for easy stowage
- Come with 4-season flex tips with trekking baskets and snow baskets
- Interchangeable carbide tech tips
- 1.5 mm hex bit tool is built into the shaft for in-field maintenance
- S/M poles adjust 110–125 cm and have S/M grips
- M/L poles adjust 125–140 cm and have M/L grips
- Sold as a pair
Imported.
View the Black Diamond Pursuit Product LineView all Black Diamond Trekking Poles| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Shaft Construction | 7000-series aluminum |
| Grip Material | Cork |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Maximum Length (in.) | S/M: 49 inches M/L: 55 inches |
| Minimum Length (in.) | S/M: 43 inches M/L: 49 inches |
| Collapsed Length (in.) | S/M: 16 inches M/L: 18 inches |
| Maximum Length (cm) | S/M: 125 centimeters M/L: 140 centimeters |
| Minimum Length (cm) | S/M: 110 centimeters M/L: 125 centimeters |
| Collapsed Length (cm) | S/M: 41 centimeters M/L: 45 centimeters |
| Locking Mechanism | External Lever Lock |
| Basket Type | Powder and Trekking |
| Weight (Pair) | S/M: 1 lb. 1.4 oz. M/L: 1 lb. 2.4 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
Black Diamond Trekking Poles - Unisex Adult
| 100 CM | 110 CM | 120 CM | 130 CM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | < 5 ft. 1 in. | 5 ft. 1 in. - 5 ft. 7 in. | 5 ft. 8 in. - 5 ft. 11 in. | 6 ft. + |
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MET
Austin, TX
Poor Design: Locking tabs broke after 1 year
11 months ago
The internal locking mechanism corroded and broke after 1 Year - which makes the poles completely unusable. I was packing my poles for a trip, and was collapsing them down when the silver tab that you have to press in to unlock them, fell out of 1 pole and the other one is now stuck. I don't understand why they would use a metal that would corrode so easily. After experiencing this with my poles, I went online and found many others have had the same issue with theirs going back many years - so clearly Black Diamond is not making any serious efforts to fix the design flaw. These are expensive trekking poles that I expected to last a long time. I have a pair of 20 year old Leki trekking poles that still work. Looks like I am going back to Leki.
Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'2"
No, I do not recommend this product
Chien L.
I bought these poles just
1 year ago
I bought these poles just before leaving for a 3 day/2 night backpacking trip in Yosemite. I own a pair from a competitor's brand, but hated the twist lock mechanism. This pair of poles had almost all the features I was looking for. They fold down small, the quick lock mechanism makes for on the fly adjustments, and the cork handle does not stain my hands. I did noticed the poles flexed a little more than I had expected, but did not affect performance. The only thing I didn't get with these poles were carbon fiber, because they would sold out, but these poles were still pretty light. I look forward to putting many more miles on these poles.
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thegeocat
Seattle, WA
major mfg defect - locking pin broke 15 miles in
2 years ago
These poles have a spring loaded locking push pin that’s made of two metals that will and did break. The pin has to hold all the weight you put on the pole, and because it’s two different metals is a major weak spot. While innovative in theory (push pin over clamp lock) It’s a very bad design and it was a huge problem - my right pole broke 15 miles into trekking the 100 mile Wonderland Trail in WA. I taped the pin in (luckily it fell into the pole, not the trail) for the rest of the hike which was sketchy. The second pole broke the EXACT same way when I tried to collapse it after the hike. Avoid these poles!! The grips are very nice, but the design of the poles sucks. Don’t risk it!!
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'2"
No, I do not recommend this product
Swindy
Massachusetts
The locking button broke off - on both poles!
1 year ago
Clearly there is an underlying issue with the quality of the trekking poles. The locking button snapped off on BOTH of my trekking poles - thus making the poles unable.
Age:55–64
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:Taller than 6' 5"
No, I do not recommend this product
Jack Rabbit Slims
New Jersey
Comfy but horrible reliability.
1 week ago
My first pair of these broke on my very trip with them after very light use. I then RMA’d black diamond for replacements. They held up slightly better but after about only a year of use for occasional hikes the spring lock got jammed and now I’m down to one pole. In terms of pack size and comfort these are great, but until they change the tiny spring lock mechanism I’d steer clear and stick to regular poles because the durability is just not trustworthy when you’re out in the backcountry. For reference my other pair of regular BD telescopic poles I’ve had for well over a decade with 0 issues.
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'10"
No, I do not recommend this product
Renee S.
Love my poles
1 year ago
No issues with these poles at all! My small hands fit so well in the hand grips, like they were custom made. And I LOVE the red color. I made a lined denim drawstring bag for them right away. Can't wait to trek around with them. Thank you
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Anonymous
Locking mechanism broke on both poles--useless
1 year ago
We bought these for my wife who loved them on several training hikes and for the first half of a 140-mile walk in Europe. Then, the little silver button locking mechanism on first one pole and the other fell out, rendering the poles useless for the whole second half of our trekking tour. I had to carry them in my backpack just so I can return them to REI when we get back. I have other Black Diamond poles for backcountry skiing which are great, but this obvious design flaw on these poles (which I now belatedly see other reviewers have experienced) is inexcusable. She had even been very careful when collapsing and opening the poles, so there is no reason they should have failed. It made the second half of our tour much more challenging for her, as there was no where to get new poles. We'll obviously be looking to other brands for replacements now that we're back.
No, I do not recommend this product
Sad
Critical Pop Out Button Does Not Work
2 years ago
I really like these poles. HOWEVER, the button that pops out (the critical part that keeps the pole sections tensioned together) has either broken off or twisted itself into one of the poles. No button pops out, and the pole is useless. Unfortunately when I pulled the pole off my pack to extend for the downhill, it didn't work, and I was at 13,000' with miles of downhill and steep snowfields to cross. I have had the poles for a little over a month and have hiked with them several times a week.
neville_83
Locking mechanism broke, AGAIN!
1 year ago
The locking mechanism on BOTH of my poles broke - in two different ways. And this is already a replacement pair after one of my earlier poles broke IN THE SAME MANNER. In summary, 3 out of 4 of these poles broke! There is clearly some design fault and Black Diamond shouldn't even be selling these poor quality items. This time I will be returning the poles for a full refund and buying a different pair instead of getting a replacement pair.
Age:35–44
Height:5'7"
No, I do not recommend this product
Jacob
Poor quality control, button immediately broke
2 weeks ago
The very first time I used these poles, the small button that locks the poles in the extended position fell out of one of the poles and couldn’t be fixed. This was on day one of a 3 day backpacking trip, so the useless pole became dead weight for the rest of the trip. Based on other low reviews, it’s clear that other people have had the same issue with these poles. BD needs to step up their quality control, at this price I would expect a durable pole that lasts longer than one day of moderate hiking.
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