Black DiamondÆ’_Ts 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. WeÆ’_Tve improved the Distance Carbon ZÆ’_Ts joint support, making them 30% stiffer, and theyÆ’_Tre 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 trekking pole tech.