PRODUCT DETAILS
Black Diamond’s Distance Carbon Z is our lightest Z-Pole engineered for those who travel fast. With 100% carbon construction, the Distance Carbon Z weighs just 9 ounces and features a three-section foldable design that allows for fast-response deployment. We’ve improved the Distance Carbon Z’s joint support making them 30% stiffer, and they’re now more durable with reinforcements around the locking mechanism and upper shaft. Non-scarring rubber Tech Tips and a lightweight, EVA foam grip round out this pole as a lightweight detail-driven pillar in pole tech.
PRODUCT FEATURES (ULTRA BLUE)
- Improved joint support and stiffness
- More durable with added aluminum ring to protect carbon
- Lightweight, EVA foam grip with breathable, moisture-wicking grip
- Non-slip EVA foam mini-grip extension
- Three-section foldable design with speed-cone deployment
- 100% carbon fiber construction
- Interchangeable, non-scarring rubber Tech Tips and carbide Tech Tips
- Stopper basket with shaft catcher to secure folded sections
PRODUCT FEATURES (DESERT SKY)
- 100% carbon fiber shafts
- Z-pole fixed length construction with speed-cone deployment
- Ultralight recycled nylon wrist straps
- Lightweight EVA foam grip and grip extension with breathable, moisture wicking strap made from recycled materials
- Optimized joint support and stiffness for increased durability
- Interchangeable tech tip compatible with both carbide and rubber tech tips included
- Removable low-profile baskets for versatility
- Z-Pole Snow Basket compatible
- Unisex available in 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, and 130cm lengths
- Lightweight construction throughout. 100% carbon fiber shafts and lightweight EVA foam grip and grip extensions.
- Speed Cone technology comes from our expertise in avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles’ stiffness and fast deployment.
TECH SPECS (ULTRA BLUE)
| Size | Weight (Per Pair) | Usable Length | Collapsed Length |
| 100 cm | 273 g (9.6 oz) | 100 cm (39 in) | 33 cm (13 in) |
| 110 cm | 284 g (10 oz) | 110 cm (43 in) | 36 cm (14 in) |
| 120 cm | 298 g (10.5 oz) | 120 cm (47 in) | 40 cm (16 in) |
| 130 cm | 315 g (11.1 oz) | 130 cm (51 in) | 43 cm (17 in) |
TECH SPECS (DESERT SKY)
Materials
- [Strap] Polyester, Nylon
- [Grip] EVA Lite Foam
- [Shaft] Carbon
- [Z-Mechanism] Polyurethane, Aluminum, Kevlar, Nylon
- [Flex Tip] Nylon
- [Basket] EVA Plastic
- [Tip] Carbide, Steel
| Size | Weight (Per Pair) |
| 105 cm | 256 g |
| 110 cm | 264 g |
| 115 cm | 272 g |
| 120 cm | 280 g |
| 125 cm | 288 g |
| 130 cm (51 in) | 296 g |
Z-POLE RAPID DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM
- Concealed inner cord
- Single push-button release to collapse the pole
- One-pull, Speed Cone deployment
Speed Cone technology comes from our expertise in avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles' stiffness and fast deployment. Simply grab the grip and the first shaft section, and pull them away from each other. The pole will snap into place and lock. Each Speed Cone guides a shaft section into place, and stiffens the joint when the pole is locked. Protective, flexible tube ends cover the pole’s Kevlar® center cord when folded.