Black Diamond Pursuit Carbon Z Pole

• Cork grips with 5-degree tilt aim to reduce fatigue
• Speed-cone deployment pops them open quickly
• Carbon build keeps the weight low
• Bloom foam grip extensions give a spare hand position
• Ultralight air mesh strap is comfortable on the wrist

• Shaft: Carbon
• Style: Z-pole, fixed length, speed-cone deployment
• Lengths: 110, 115, 120, 125 and 130cm
• Collapsed length: 37cm to 44cm depending on length
• Weight per pair: 382g to 418g depending on length
• Grips: Natural cork with EVA Bloom foam extension
• Strap: Ultralight air mesh
• Tips: 4-season flex tips with trekking and snow baskets included

• Hikers and peak baggers wanting light poles
• Backpacking trips where pack size matters
• Shoulder-season walks with snow baskets

Less suited to: Hikers who want to adjust length on the go. For that, look at Poles.

Fixed-length Z poles are simple, light and quick to deploy. This one adds cork comfort and a good fold size, so it is an easy recommendation for walkers who do not need adjustability.