Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles For Trail Running

[@CelineFerocious]

Glad that they fixed them for you! Under a year old definitely warrants that. Not a bad price for carbon fibre products! Joke: carbon fibre light switch really makes the room lighter haha...being in the bike community I’ve grown to appreciate carbon fibre.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

hahaha that is a great joke! Miles B Runnin would like that one!

[@Daniele.Rossini]

After a lof of indecision i finally ordered them! I'm really worryed about the durability of the carbon fiber but i'm glad to hear that BD repaired your poles...

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I ended up breaking one of these in half coming down Pikes Peak in the snow. It got caught in some rocks and broke.

[@Daniele.Rossini]

@@UltraTrailSteven Do you think the aluminium model would have broke as well in the same accident? And have you bought a new pair since then?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@ yes I think the aluminum would’ve broke as well. I was moving down the mountain pretty quickly and it just snapped. I purchased the Leki poles instead, and I absolutely love them

[@RunFreeandStrong]

Love my Black Diamond Carbon Z poles, these are a difference maker and I would NOT have finished my first 100-miler without them. Thanks Steven!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I totally agree! They really help save my back and legs on vert intensive long stuff. Thanks, Reto!

[@KPKelly]

I loved these - though I've found it impossible to replace the tips

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I haven’t had to do that yet fortunately.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Those are the poles I have too, love them!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yeah they are great!

[@AdrianBears]

Yo. I use these actually. Super light and helped me in my first ultra. Excellent review.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@richt3993]

Great video, thanks! Subscribed

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks

[@Kelly_Ben]

I've been debating grabbing some running poles. I've got some black diamond hiking poles that work well for long days with a lot of vert, but I'm so uncoordinated I'm afraid I'm going to eat it while running.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

It definitely takes practice getting used to them. The first 3ish miles for me felt so awkward! But after you get your rhythm with them they are a great tool for lots of vert!

[@williamd6334]

Flipping us off now! Can’t wait for Declan tomorrow, he’s more wholesome. 😉

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Hahaha yep

[@michailaevans4172]

Looking at these as my first poles for GDR 2024. Any thought?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Great Choice. Mine broke this year, but I had them for 3ish year.

[@gieffe]

Hi, love them... Which length do you suggest for alpinism? I’m 180cm tall. Thank you!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Honestly I am not sure. I am 6'3 tall, so I ordered the 130cm poles.

[@veetour]

According to Leki, it is 125 cm for trekking.

[@Outdoorliving74]

I’m 6’1” and just got the 130 pole, ideal I think would be 125cms, but the 130 def too long so swapping for the 120 as that’s all they have. I like to also run with poles so I’ve been told if ur more of a runner than hiker go 1 size down 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@gibrancantu489]

How tall are you? I am asking for the length. Thank you.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

6’3”. This were the 130cm length

[@larsthorwald3338]

How does carrying sticks help you?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Using trekking poles helps by reducing the load on your legs and back. They help tremendously on climbs.

[@larsthorwald3338]

@@UltraTrailSteven A lot of my fellow thru-hikers use 'em. I'm curious enough that I just snagged these. Thanks

[@michelehoulday7816]

How do you adjust for height?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

You don’t with these. They are not adjustable. You have to order the correct size.

[@emeahan]

Do you feel like poles are needed for NB100?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

That’s entirely individual. I know last year with my ankle injury, the poles were crucial in my finishing. There aren’t and really long climbs, but they certainly help toward the end.

[@danielwnorowski2553]

Cycling glove

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yep that would work too

[@TheBillbee]

Won't buy them now if they are faulty

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I definitely recommend checking out the Leki poles. I absolutely love them