Distance Carbon FLZ Poles

Best poles we’ve owned

We love this new iteration of the Distance Carbon FLZ poles. They feel lighter, have more comfortable straps and, most importantly, use easier to press buttons to break them down.

Simply amazing

I have a pair of the Alpine Cork that I used thruhiking the PCT and I absolutely loved them! Being a gear nerd like a lot of us, I wanted to pick up a pair of the Distance Carbon FLZs for fast packing and I couldn’t be happier! Wicked light and super easy to use. I’ll be curious about the long term durability but I’m sure they’ll do just fine.

Made for the rugged trail

I’m a climber recently convented to trail running, and having light poles with adjustable height has been quite the upgrade. I’ve been rocking the Trail Back poles for years so the comparison may not be helpful. I believe the versatility in the FLZ is definitely worth the tiny bit of extra weight. I tend to adjust 5-10 cm between ups and downs and the carbon doesn’t feel brittle like I was once warned. They catch my full weight when I need them to. Plus I take them on the longer climbs too not just the runs. So if you want an ultralight jack of all trades, this is it.