Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles 

Hope you guys get some commission for this video. I bought myself a pair of these after watching this video 2 years ago and fell instantly in love. I recommended them to my brother who is doing the AT this year. Thanks for the extra content!

best comment ever... "like a good friend, you don't even know they are there until you need them" Truth!

I used this video to explain the art of dead pan comedy to my son. Your delivery is exquisite!

It kills me every time you mention old F*@#s and their broad rimmed hats and trekking poles! And now you have added the vented shirt! All three are recent additions or substitutions to my backpacking gear. (heavy sign) I could deal with the ribbing much better if I hadn’t just turned 64! The Beatles song haunts me. What the hell happened, Danny? I was your age a few minutes ago and only slightly less snarky. Now the PCT appeals to me more than peak bagging, and I get my thrills vicious through you. Oh and that helicopter is sick! Anyway, please don’t stop putting a smile on this old face. Awesome vids.

Already had the sun hat & the vented shirt, but now have the complete ensemble. Just wish I was middle aged again. Great poles, great tip, thanks.

Thanks for the extra content this is perfect and gives everyone some insight into gear.

Best review I’ve seen on these poles

man, i am going to binge this channel right now. i am a huge fan of your work on news af since the first episode came out and now i want to become an outdoor god like you are. that wall of stuff you have there! omg. one day... #krullforever

Yes Danny! I'm pumped to see this channel grow! Awesome stuff to come!

I got these last week on based off your reccomendation and I have to say that they're great. Thanks for all of your amazing content Danny!

Black Diamond equipment is great!. I like their gaiters also. Great channel also. keep up the good work.

"They support me emotionally" LOL!!!

Excited to see a review channel!

Black Diamond z-poles are great, but once I tried Leki there was no contest whatsoever. Game changer if you have good rhythm

Lol - More reliable than Blake and Christof

Just go a pair Distance Z( aluminum )at the new Black Diamond store in Park City Utah... just checking the package and they weigh 6.5oz each( 13.1 for both) amazing poles👍

Wow that's a dreamy gear cave

Any chance we can buy the MA hats?

Nice review. Had basic aluminum 19oz poles. Love using them but they're tanks. Got 11oz Dynafit Vertical Pro Pole (like BD Z). Weight difference is shocking and feels like nothing in hand. If 2200 steps/mile and move pole then 2200 * 4oz * 10 miles = 5500 pounds less lifting on 10 mile hike!

Thank you for all you do, and IMO your freaking nuts... haha have a great time out there, and keep doing what your doing Danny.

Their latest versions suck a big one. They literally fell apart 2 months in after 5 hikes. My old CZ poles lasted 2 years through harsh abuse and thousands of kilometers.

Yes I love my BD Z poles! I got the aluminum for an extra 2 ounces but still worth it

Even though I do love my BD Carbon Distance Z Poles as well, the reason they covered you breaking the pole no question asked is there is a flaw in the design where they are SUPER prone to cracking at that collapsing button. I had the same thing happen to my first set under 25 miles. So if you're ok being down a pole for a few days the first time it cracks, they are great! I'm looking forward to BD fixing this problem since other than that they are great!

Great poles - one problem: the push buttons get worn and can be very difficult to push in and collapse particularly in cold weather.

Hey! Nice sun hat on the middle aged man!

Sweet review. I’m 5,7. Should I get the 115 or 120. What would you recommend.

how do you change the metal tip for rubber tip?

Danny, when are your hats going to be sold?

You should do an ice axe and how to use

I’m torn between these poles and poles where you can adjust the length. I’m a backpacker and fly a lot to destinations. These seem to be the perfect portability side, but do you think they would do well in a heavy pack setting as opposed to a trail runner?

I love your hat, where can I get one?

Danny - what length of poles do you use and how tall are you? Love...love...love this channel and your original channel....

What’s a good entry level peak to bag for an avid hiker/backpacker that’s never tried any of the peaks...or very few I guess?

What about to use them to trail running?

What poles do you use for skiing?

2:55, so true

which ski poles do you use?

anyone can compare those to the these Salomon s-lab carbon poles?

Am I weird for being anti-poles?

people who insult trekking poles are so foolish, why would you not want your upper body helping with climbing and descending?

By the way, most people call them “bitch sticks”. Clearly they’ve never used them..

HaHaHaHaHa!!