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  1. Poles
  2. Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z vs LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z vs LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

$220
LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL

LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL

€157.95

Quick verdict

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

$220

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (57 vs 38)
  • A lighter option (21 g less)

LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL

€157.95

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $30 less
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 11 products in Poles on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z· leads in 2

LightnessPackability

LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL· leads in 1

Affordability
  • Lightness

    140 gTop 14%
    161 gTop 23%
  • Packability

    33 cmTop 5%
    34 cmTop 14%
  • Affordability

    $220
    $190

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z vs LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL

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Feature
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z$220LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL€157.95

Essentials

$220
€157.95
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2026

Specifications

Competition
Competition
140 g
161 g
33 cm
34 cm
100 - 130 cm
100 - 120 cm
Fixed length
Fixed length
Carbon
Carbon (HRC max)
3
4
Distance Grip
Trail Shark
EVA Foam
1K Foam
Breathable Distance Strap
Trail Shark Strap Mesh
Standard Strap System
Shark System
Z-pole speed cone
Push Button
Yes
Yes
Tech Tip (carbide/rubber interchangeable)
Trail Running Tip
Minimalist removable basket
Trail Running Basket
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

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Which offers better value: Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z vs LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL?

For value comparison: The Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z ($220) provides premium features compared to the LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL ($190). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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1Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ

Black Diamond

$240+$20Score 70+13

Better than Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z at:

  • A higher overall score (70 vs 57)
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2LEKI Cross Trail FX Superlite
LEKI Cross Trail FX Superlite

LEKI

$200−$20Score 45−12

Better than Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z at:

  • To spend $20 less
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3Mountain King SkyRunner Edge
Mountain King SkyRunner Edge

Mountain King

$200−$20Score 45−12

Better than Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z at:

  • To spend $20 less
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