The pinnacle of trekking pole technology—the Pursuit Carbon Z features our ergonomic cork grip and is built for performance-driven backpackers and hikers.
It’s made from lightweight materials and designed to prioritize comfort. These poles feature our ergonomic cork grips designed with an innovative 5-degree tilt geometry that reduces fatigue and improves comfort while on the move. Recycled Bloom grip extensions and updated ultralight airmesh straps add finishing touches to make these poles a premium option for any hiker. Comes with snow baskets for shoulder season trail conditions.
BLOOM removes over-abundant algae from aquatic ecosystems and turns it into a renewable material that replaces fossil fuel-based ingredients. This transformative process simultaneously helps to clean and re-oxygenate water systems while preventing carbon emissions associated with decomposition.
Speed Cone technology comes from our expertise in avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles’ stiffness and fast deployment.
We trust what we make because we use what we make. All Black Diamond products are covered by a two year warranty policy.
Our Pursuit Collection has you covered from bottom to top, base to summit. Featuring apparel that’s built for freedom of movement, packs designed to carry everything you need for a day of peak-bagging, and comfortable, ergonomic-focused trekking poles. This collection is all about moving through the mountains until you reach the top.
Combining six decades of innovation with Black Diamond’s unique company culture of using and testing our products in the mountains. Our experience outdoors is what inspires and informs our engineering in the lab, and in turn the engineering leads to new gear and apparel that improve the mountain experience.
Overall rating: 4.5925927 / 5 from 27 reviews.
The Pursuit Carbon Z Poles offer a premium hiking experience with lightweight materials and ergonomic cork grips. Customers appreciate the comfort and strength of the grip and wrist straps, while the innovative 5-degree tilt geometry reduces fatigue. The recycled Bloom grip extensions and ultralight airmesh straps enhance the overall premium feel, making these poles ideal for various hiking conditions.
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"though i was not sure about having something with a set length, i actually really ended up liking these. they're supremely light, easy to pack down, and i love the tech tips that come with them. the only thing i would prefer is a non-cork handle, because it gets dirty quite easily. however, it's easily looked past for the other positives."
"Pole snapped on me while doing a winter hike, bottom section carbon failed and snapped, probably due to the cold weather making it brittle. Otherwise the pole was very lightweight and nice to use, just wish it lasted more than one season for this price."
"These poles are perfect. I can hike forever now. I realized I never adjusted the length of my poles anyway, so I went with these fixed length poles, amd I love them"
"They are fantastic, exactly what i was looking for"
"Got these for a trip to Alaska to hunt caribou and while we haven’t been yet we’ve used them around central Texas to get some reps in and love them. Big upgrade from our old poles. Glad I got them."
"The strap adjusts easily, the cork handles are comfortable in cold environments as well as bare handed. They stow and carry compactly. They do rattle slightly when assembled and are just a bit noisier than flicklocks, but that’s the design tradeoff for weight, and I am very pleased with the strength of the poles for the weight. They are plenty robust enough for backcountry skiing or backpacking."
"The poles are stable with no wobble. Hand straps are easy to adjust. The unlock button can be operated with gloves on. Have yet to snap any polls. These are nearly perfect. I have the pursuit and the distance poles, definitely would take the weight penalty for a cork grip."
"Very light and compact. Easy to bring with me on hikes and trail runs. The cork hand grips are extremely comfortable."
"I do lots of hiking and scrambling in the RMNP. Poles work well, are light, good grip, and easy to use. When purchasing you need to select the height of the pole since you cant’t change the length, I recommend going with a size longer."
"I really wanted to be a fan of BD poles, but I’ve been let down twice now. After less than a year, my Distance Z poles failed when a button disappeared inside the shaft. Thinking it was a fluke, I bought the 'top-tier' Pursuit Carbon Zs, only to have the locking button constantly retract during a recent snow hike. It was not only annoying but actually dangerous to have my gear fail while hiking downhill. Two pairs, two button failures—I'm officially disappointed."
| Height | Suggested Length (CM) |
|---|---|
| Under 5'1" Under 155 cm | 100 – 105 |
| 5'1" – 5'7" 155 – 170 cm | 110 – 115 |
| 5'8" – 5'11" 171 – 182 cm | 120 – 125 |
| 6'0"+ 183 cm+ | 130 – 140 |
On flat ground the top of the trekking pole handle should be at waist or hip level and your elbow at 90 degrees (see illustration).
