Compare Running Poles
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| Product | Leki Ultratrail FX One Superlite Running Pole | TSL Trail Carbon 4 Running Pole | Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Pole | TSL Trail Carbon 4 Sky Pole | Leki Skytera FX Carbon SL Pole | Leki Ultratrail FX One Running Pole | Dynafit Ultra Pro Running Pole | Dynafit Vertical Pro Running Pole | Dynafit Ultra Running Pole | Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Pole - Women | Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Running Pole | Les Batons d'Alain |
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| Availability | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Price | $249.95 | From $159.95 | $199.95 | $159.95 | $209.95 | $219.95 | $169.95 $149.95 | $149.95 $119.95 | $139.95 | $189.95 $159.95 | $189.95 $159.95 | $129.95 |
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| Lengths (cm) | 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135 | 105, 110, 115, 120, 125 [Ultra, Ultra Cross] 110, 115, 120, 125, 130 [Cork, Cork Cross] |
105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130 | 100, 105, 110, 115, 120 | 100-120cm [Compact] 110-130cm [Regular] |
105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135 | 115-130 | 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135 | 115-130 | 100, 105, 110, 115, 120 | 110, 115, 120, 125, 130 | 105, 115, 125, 135, 145 |
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Weight |
137g [120cm] | 200g [120cm] | 142g [120cm] | 198g [120cm] | 173g [Compact] 182g [Regular] |
184g [120cm, with straps] | 200g [120cm] | 157g [120cm] | 244g [120cm] | 131g [100] 132g [105] 136g [110] 144g [115] 143g [120] |
143g [120cm] | 201g [125] 225g [135] |
| Weight (pair) | 274g [120cm] | 400g [120cm] | 284g [120cm] | 396g [120cm] | 346g [Compact] 364g [Regular] |
368g [120cm, with straps] | 400g [120cm] | 314g [120cm] | 488g [120cm] | 262g [100] 264g [105] 272g [110] 288g [115] 286g [120] |
286g [120cm] | 402g [125] 450g [135] |
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35cm [120cm] | 41cm | 40cm [120cm length] | 38cm | 40cm | 37cm [120cm] | 42cm [120cm] | 39cm [120cm] | 42.5cm [120cm] | 33cm [100] 36cm [105] 37cm [110] 39cm [115] 40cm [120] |
39cm [120cm] | N/A |
| Sections | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Grip | Cork | Cork or foam | EVA foam | Cork or foam | Verticon Foam | Extended cork | EVA foam | EVA Foam | EVA foam | Foam | Foam | 70cm long extended foam |
| Basket & Tip | 28mm basket, carbide trail running tip | Standard, round basket | Interchangeable carbide and rubber tech tips included w/ removable low-profile baskets |
Standard tip, round basket | Nordic basket, Carbide tips | 28mm basket, carbide trail running tip | 40mm race basket, carbide tip | 40mm racing basket, carbide tip | 40mm racing basket, carbide tip | Interchangeable Tech Tip carbide | Interchangeable Tech Tip carbide | 85mm powder baskets and 38mm mini baskets, carbide tip |
| Diameter | 14mm upper, 12mm lower | 16mm upper, 14mm lower |
14mm upper, 12mm lower | 16mm upper, 14mm lower |
14-12-12-12mm | 16mm upper, 14mm lower | 16mm upper, 14mm lower | 16mm upper, 13mm lower | 16mm upper, 14mm lower | 14mm upper, 12mm lower | 14mm upper, 12mm lower | 18mm just below the grip |
| Specs Verified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Carbon | Carbon | 100% carbon fiber shafts, EVA Foam grips, polyester straps | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | 7075 aluminum, EVA foam, polymer, carbide |
| Strap | Trail Shark, Velcro closure | ST strap system or nylon loop | Distance Strap | ST Strap system or nylon loop | Lock Security Strap | Trail Shark, Velcro closure | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Distance strap | Distance strap | Sold separately |
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| Usage | Steep ups, varied terrain | Trail running | Running, hiking, off-trail travel | Trail running, sky running | Running, fastpacking, mountaineering | Steep trails and all-day running | Steep terrain both up and down | Steep terrain, grueling uphills, crazy descents | Steep climbs, steep descents and everything in between | Crushing uphills, varied terrain | Mixed terrain, mountainous outings | To help propel you forward |
| Notes | Trail Shark release system helps you go hands free and back to using poles with minimal fuss | ST Strap system is effective and easy to use | Extended foam grip w/ breathable hand strap | Grip options help you dial in your gear | Swap out your tips and baskets in seconds | Fixed length | Extended grip allows for multiple hand positions | Fixed length saves weight with fewer moving parts | Adjustable length to adapt to different heights, or different terrain | Exra joint support means a more durable, stiffer setup | Interchangeable Tech Tip system allows you to switch to powder baskets or rubber tips depending on where you adventure is taking you | Plenty of foam for gripping at many levels |
| Bottom Line | Ultralight construction with an intuitive quick release strap make this a top pick for serious go-getters | Excellent choice when quick transitions are a priority | Lightweight and versatile | Innovative strap system meets solid carbon running pole | Extremely versatile pole for on and off-trail travel | Packable, fixed-length, lightweight, and ready for all-day trail runs | Carbon for lightweight, adjustable for ultimate adaptability | For all-in athletes who want the best gear, this is the pole | Solid, feature filled, durable and adjustable to tick all the boxes | Go-to pole for year round running adventures | Ultimate running pole when it comes to weight, features and attention to detail | Multi length pole without all the fiddling of sections |
