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Black Diamond Distance FL Trekking Pole

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Black Diamond Distance FL Trekking Pole

Item # BLD1282

The Black Diamond Distance Flick Lock Trekking Poles combine the compactibility of a Z-Pole with the ease of Flick Lock adjustability to offer up to 20 centimeters of adjustment for hiking and skiing.

  • Flick Lock offers up to 20 centimeters of easy adjustment for side hilling or for changing pole length when descending
  • Non-slip lightweight foam grips with a mini extension for quick choke ups
  • Foldable Z-Poles pack down to store in your pack when you don’t need it
  • Moisture wicking straps are comfortable against your skin
  • Z-Pole rubber and carbide tips are interchangeable and replaceable

Bottom Line:

Easily adjustable backcountry tools.

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Rating for this product: 4

Ajustability rocks

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February 13, 2012

I used to think trekkig poles were for oldies...not anymore.

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Write your question here...I'd like to use these in training

Write your question here...I'd like to use these in training for ultramarathons. I'm 5'4" -- what size should I get?

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August 15, 2011

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Make a fist and hold it above the ground so your elbow is at 90 degrees and your forearm is parallel with the ground. Measure the distance between your fist and the ground and you'll have an idea of which size range you fall into...but I'd guess you'd be a small.

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August 16, 2011

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Rating for this product: 4

Good trekking pole

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September 7, 2011

This is a light weight pole with great Flick Lock action. This pole is adjustable on the walk and is collapsible enough to disappear into a side pocket when not in use. Despite the light weight, it felt solid enough to bare my weight when leaning up against.

My problem with this pole was the size of the basket. The basket is permanently attached and is pretty small. There were multiple times when the basket slipped between two rocks and was lodged in there as I walked past. I would also have liked to have the ability to put a bigger basket on for travel over snow. This is a minor complaint, but something to think about. If you know you are going to be traveling primarily on snow then I would find a pole with bigger baskets.

Overall though, I loved traveling with this pole.(Note: I hike with only one pole to cut weight even further)

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Wondering whether you can change the baskets on these poles to

Wondering whether you can change the baskets on these poles to hike in the snow?

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July 10, 2011

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These are a nice alternative, also made by black diamond, which feature removable snow cups and the same flick lock system:

http://www.backcountry.com/black-diamond-traverse-ski-poles

Happy trails!

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July 10, 2011

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Currently, there are no bigger baskets designed for these poles - possibly in the coming fall months though.

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July 10, 2011

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Rating for this product: 4

Neat, but not essential

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July 10, 2011

These are great trekking poles. I like how small and light they are and the fact that they're still adjustable. Pretty sturdy like most aluminum poles as well. However, I wouldn't necessarily run out and trade in your old poles for these. It does look like it will be easy enough to replace a section (with a special order from BD) if/when it bends or breaks. One draw back is the size of the basket. As of yet, I don't believe there are any larger baskets designed for the pole, but we'll see what BD comes up with this fall when the snow starts falling!

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Change me.

Tech Specs:

Usable Range:
(small) 37 - 43 in, (medium) 41 - 49 in, (large) 47 - 55 in 
Collapsed Length:
(small) 13.2 in, (medium) 14.6 in, (large) 15.7 in 
Shaft:
aluminum 
Grip:
EVA foam, non-slip lightweight foam extensions 
Tip:
interchangeable carbide, rubber 
Locking Mechanism:
FlickLock 
Included Baskets:
yes, stopper 
Weight:
(pair small) 14 oz, (pair medium) 15 oz, (pair large) 16 oz 
Recommended Use:
backpacking, hiking, skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year