My husband and I wanted the Distance FLZ poles. He opted for the Distance Plus FLZ 105-125cm.The Plus FLZ weights similar to the regular Distance FLZ and folds up to similar length (15.5”). The difference is in the baskets it comes with. The Plus FLZ comes with bigger trekking baskets 2.5” vs the regular Distance’s 1.5”, and powder baskets.With its light weight and compact size, he keeps the poles in his pack all the time.

I use a lot of BD products. Jackets, headlamps, cams, skis, ice axes, trekking poles, and packs fill my gear room shelves. I've never had to use a warranty claim because their stuff is quality, and it lasts. With a $150 price tag for these poles I expect more than 15 months of use. I've purchased two sets of these poles. The first set broke after a couple years of use and that was fine, so I bought a second pair. They were used moderately and taken care of. Recently on a backpacking trip both poles broke unexpectedly at the joints between sections so I reached out to BD to see what they would do. Because I was past the 1 year mark there was no replacement but they offered a 40% off coupon. Leki has a lifetime warranty on their aluminum shaft trekking poles so I'll ... MoreI use a lot of BD products. Jackets, headlamps, cams, skis, ice axes, trekking poles, and packs fill my gear room shelves. I've never had to use a warranty claim because their stuff is quality, and it lasts. With a $150 price tag for these poles I expect more than 15 months of use. I've purchased two sets of these poles. The first set broke after a couple years of use and that was fine, so I bought a second pair. They were used moderately and taken care of. Recently on a backpacking trip both poles broke unexpectedly at the joints between sections so I reached out to BD to see what they would do. Because I was past the 1 year mark there was no replacement but they offered a 40% off coupon. Leki has a lifetime warranty on their aluminum shaft trekking poles so I'll be switching to them now. 2 stars for a 15 month lifespan and a warranty that doesn't force BD to ensure quality.

I love the z-pole design but they're just very durable. I had both poles break within one week of each other. Both broth on the metal section near the top of the locking mechanism. This was only after one season of use. Yes, I use them a lot but I feel like the product should have lasted longer given the price. Given that BOTH poles broke at nearly the same location makes me think there was a design or material flaw. Unfortunately, it was out of the terms of warranty so no luck in getting a replacement.