These Black Diamond Distance FLZ poles use the ingenious Speed Cone technology that was developed for their superb avalanche probes. The problem with avalanche probes is that they need to be very long, yet very compact for easy transportation. So BD developed a system that allows the poles to be folded up into shorter sections and then "snapped" together for fast and simple deployment.
New for 2018, these poles have had an overhaul in construction and adjustability, meaning they're stiffer, more durable and more efficient to use without sacrificing the already exceptional adjustability. The joints have had extra support added to increase stiffness by 30%, while the reinforcements on the locking mechanism improve overall durability over previous aluminium poles.
This Speed Cone technology has been applied to these Distance trekking poles to allow them to be folded up small for easy transportation and then quickly snapped together when required without having to twist and lock each section. To assemble the poles 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 and the sections are kept neatly secured by a notchin the basket. Once assembled you can fine tune the fit with the FlickLock adjuster on the top section, this will give you around 20cm of fine tuning to get the fit bang on or to quickly adjust for steeper ground.
Featuring an extended non-slip foam grip that is exceptionally comfortable and helps to minimisevibrations from hard surfaces and because it extends down the pole it offers varied grip positions when ascending or descending. The soft padded strap is attached using a cord loop to allow for a free flowing walking technique and reduced bulk.
These versatile, super lightweight and compact poles are supplied with interchangeable non-scarring rubber Tech Tips and carbide Tech Tips to suit different terrain.
- Aluminiumconstruction
- Speed Cone Technology
- FlickLockadjustment
- Aluminium construction
- non-slip EVA foam grip extension
- Interchangeable tips
- Stopper basket with shaft catcher to secure folded sections
- Sold as a pair