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Product | Leki Ultratrail FX One Superlite Running Pole | Leki Neotrail FX One Superlite Running Pole | Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Running Pole | Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Pole - Women | Dynafit Vertical Pro Running Pole | Leki Ultratrail FX One Running Pole | TSL Trail Carbon 4 Sky Pole | TSL Trail Carbon 4 Running Pole | Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Running Pole | Dynafit Ultra Pro Running Pole | Dynafit Ultra Running Pole | Les Batons d'Alain | Black Diamond Distance Z Running Pole | Black Diamond Distance FLZ Running Pole |
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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 | In Stock | In Stock |
Price | $239.95 | $199.95 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $149.95 | $219.95 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $209.95 | $169.95 | $139.95 | $129.95 | $139.95 | $159.95 |
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Lengths (cm) | 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135 | 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135 | 110, 115, 120, 125, 130 | 100, 105, 110, 115, 120 | 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135 | 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135 | 100, 105, 110, 115, 120 | 105, 110, 115, 120, 125 [Ultra, Ultra Cross] 110, 115, 120, 125, 130 [Cork, Cork Cross] |
100-110, 110-125, 125-140 | 115-130 | 115-130 | 105, 115, 125, 135, 145 | 100, 110, 120, 130 | Adjustable 95-110, 110-125, 125-140 |
Weight |
137g [120cm] | 132g [120cm] | 143g [120cm] | 131g [100] 132g [105] 136g [110] 144g [115] 143g [120] |
157g [120cm] | 184g [120cm, with straps] | 198g [120cm] | 200g [120cm] | 162g [95-100] 168g [110-125] 179g [125-140] |
200g [120cm] | 244g [120cm] | 201g [125] 225g [135] |
162g [100] 170g [110] 177g [120] 190g [130] |
233g [125cm - 140cm] 217g [110cm - 125cm] |
Weight (pair) | 274g [120cm] | 264g [120cm] | 286g [120cm] | 262g [100] 264g [105] 272g [110] 288g [115] 286g [120] |
314g [120cm] | 368g [120cm, with straps] | 396g [120cm] | 400g [120cm] | 324g [95-100] 336g [110-125] 358g [125-140] |
400g [120cm] | 488g [120cm] | 402g [125] 450g [135] |
324g [100] 340g [110] 354g [120] 380g [130] |
466g [125cm - 140cm] 434g [110cm - 125cm] |
Collapsed |
35cm [120cm] | 35cm | 39cm [120cm] | 33cm [100] 36cm [105] 37cm [110] 39cm [115] 40cm [120] |
39cm [120cm] | 37cm [120cm] | 38cm | 41cm | 31cm [95-110] 36cm [110-125] 41cm [125-140] |
42cm [120cm] | 42.5cm [120cm] | N/A | 36cm [110-125] 41cm [125-140] |
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Sections | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Grip | Cork | RTC Lite | Foam | Foam | EVA Foam | Extended cork | Cork or foam | Cork or foam | EVA foam with small extension | EVA foam | EVA foam | 70cm long extended foam | EVA foam | EVA foam with extension |
Basket & Tip | 28mm basket, carbide trail running tip | Trail Running basket and tip | Interchangeable Tech Tip carbide | Interchangeable Tech Tip carbide | 40mm racing basket, carbide tip | 28mm basket, carbide trail running tip | Standard tip, round basket | Standard, round basket | Interchangeable tech tip (rubber and carbide) | 40mm race basket, carbide tip | 40mm racing basket, carbide tip | 85mm powder baskets and 38mm mini baskets, carbide tip | Interchangeable tech tip; removable low-profile baskets | Removable low-profile trail baskets |
Diameter | 14mm upper, 12mm lower | 14mm upper, 12mm lower |
14mm upper, 12mm lower | 14mm upper, 12mm lower | 16mm upper, 13mm lower | 16mm upper, 14mm lower | 16mm upper, 14mm lower |
16mm upper, 14mm lower |
17mm Upper, 12mm Lower | 16mm upper, 14mm lower | 16mm upper, 14mm lower | 18mm just below the grip | 18mm below the grip, 14mm lowers | |
Specs Verified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 110-125 and 125-140 only |
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Carbon | HRC Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | 100% Carbon shaft; EVA foam grip | Carbon | Aluminum | 7075 aluminum, EVA foam, polymer, carbide | Aluminum | 7075 Aluminum |
Strap | Trail Shark, Velcro closure | Lock Security Strap Skin 4.0 | Distance strap | Distance strap | Nylon | Trail Shark, Velcro closure | ST Strap system or nylon loop | ST strap system or nylon loop | Distance Strap | Nylon | Nylon | Sold separately | Distance strap | Distance strap |
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Usage | Steep ups, varied terrain | Trail running, mountain climbing, steep descents | Mixed terrain, mountainous outings | Crushing uphills, varied terrain | Steep terrain, grueling uphills, crazy descents | Steep trails and all-day running | Trail running, sky running | Trail running | Mountain runs and races; variable slope angles | Steep terrain both up and down | Steep climbs, steep descents and everything in between | To help propel you forward | Training, steep trails | Daily use, rough terrain |
Notes | Trail Shark release system helps you go hands free and back to using poles with minimal fuss | Small diameter sections shave weight without sacrificing durability | Interchangeable Tech Tip system allows you to switch to powder baskets or rubber tips depending on where you adventure is taking you | Exra joint support means a more durable, stiffer setup | Fixed length saves weight with fewer moving parts | Fixed length | Grip options help you dial in your gear | ST Strap system is effective and easy to use | Snow Basket Compatible floats on spring-summer snow | Extended grip allows for multiple hand positions | Adjustable length to adapt to different heights, or different terrain | Plenty of foam for gripping at many levels | Z-pole joints are reinforced to prevent any weak spots | Accepts Z-Pole Snow Baskets for high alpine or springtime adventures |
Bottom Line | Ultralight construction with an intuitive quick release strap make this a top pick for serious go-getters | Simple design that is ridiculously lightweight | Ultimate running pole when it comes to weight, features and attention to detail | Go-to pole for year round running adventures | For all-in athletes who want the best gear, this is the pole | Packable, fixed-length, lightweight, and ready for all-day trail runs | Innovative strap system meets solid carbon running pole | Excellent choice when quick transitions are a priority | Elite poles for anyone | Carbon for lightweight, adjustable for ultimate adaptability | Solid, feature filled, durable and adjustable to tick all the boxes | Multi length pole without all the fiddling of sections | Jack of all trades running pole | Adjustable and collapsible aluminum goodness |