Black Diamond Alpine Flz Z Poles Review. To see how the Black Diamond Alpine FLZ trekking poles compare with my other favorite trekking poles check out our review of the best trekking poles of 2018. The Distance FLZ is lighter than our Editors Choice the Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork and Top Pick the Alpine Carbon Z both an ounce heavier at 17 oz.
Black Diamond make some of the nicest poles on the market and their Alpine Series includes several durable four-season poles for big loads and big trips into the mountains. This allows the poles to split into more sections as well as eliminating some weight. After hiking thousands of miles with fixed-shaft trekking poles in my hands over the years I was kind of skeptical about using collapsible trekking poles for a variety of reasons.
Its worth noting that the Black Diamond Distance FLZ trekking poles are just one flavor of Black Diamond Z trekking poles in general and it is designed primarily for three-season use.
This product has been discontinued but were leaving the video up for your enjoyment. Although it isnt an award winner it still performs admirably for those looking for a dependable pole. To see how the Black Diamond Alpine FLZ trekking poles compare with my other favorite trekking poles check out our review of the best trekking poles of 2018. Unlike the folding Alpine FLZs these poles utilize a telescopic collapse system and adjust using Black Diamonds newly redesigned FlickLock Pro.
