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

• In announcing its 2011 Editors’ Choice awards, Backpacker magazine extolled, “Get a grip on the best carbon poles we’ve ever tested”
• Innovative folding Z-Pole system offers simple, compact and reliable support with a concealed inner cord, single push-button release and speed cone deployment
• 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
• 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 cut-out windows and easy rip-and-stick adjustability
• 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
• Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Pole trekking poles come with interchangeable, nonmarking rubber tips, carbide tips and a stow bag