About Black Diamond
About Black Diamond
Black Diamond is a company made up of climbers and skiers, they share the same experience as you do on the mountain, battling rock, ice and snow. That same experience is what drives Black Diamond to make the best equipment and apparel possible. They are the greatest dreamers about what could be, and the harshest of critics about what exists.
As a result of dedication, desire and diligence, Black Diamonds innovative gear designs have set the standard in numerous areas. Whether it is the revolutionary Camalot camming device or their highly acclaimed rucksacks, the Black Diamond product is among the most trusted in the adventure market and perform when it really matters.
Black Diamond carabiners and climbing protection equip you to climb quickly and efficiently without compromise. Browse our trekking poles collapse to easily store in your pack and provide stability and balance over unpredictable alpine terrain. Discover Black Diamond’s tents, packs, and apparel sheltering base camp at the end of an epic backcountry tour. Through revolutionary designs vetted by our athlete ambassadors across the globe, Black Diamond empowers climbers and skiers to progress in their sports and safely venture farther into wild places.
Black Diamond offers a wide range of climbing gear including carabiners, quickdraws, harnesses, climbing protection like Camalots, belay devices, helmets, ice tools, crampons, and climbing shoes.
Camalots are spring-loaded camming devices with a unique double-axle design that provides a wider range of placements and improved holding power. Newer versions are 10% lighter and feature ergonomic triggers and enhanced grip surfaces.
The ATC Guide belay device offers multiple friction modes for belaying and rappelling, supports a wide range of rope sizes (8.1 to 11 mm), and allows belaying seconding climbers directly from the anchor, with a lightweight and durable design.
Black Diamond produces harnesses like the Momentum harness designed for all-day comfort with dual core construction for optimal weight distribution, adjustable leg loops, and multiple gear loops for equipment.
Black Diamond helmets combine composite EPP foam with EPS foam pucks and durable polycarbonate shells to provide impact protection, lightweight design, and durability suitable for various climbing disciplines.
Black Diamond Neutrino carabiners are lightweight, strong, feature keylock noses to prevent snagging, and come in wire, bent, and straight gate options for versatile climbing use.
Yes, Black Diamond produces headlamps like the Spot Headlamp, known for lightweight design, up to 325 lumens output, PowerTap technology for quick brightness adjustments, and multiple light modes including red night vision.
Yes, their range includes ice tools, crampons, and mountaineering equipment designed for performance in ice and alpine environments.
Some Black Diamond helmets incorporate RECCO rescue reflector technology, which helps rescue services locate climbers in case of an avalanche or emergency.
Black Diamond gear is also designed for skiing, mountain sports, and other outdoor activities, with products like trekking poles, technical rainwear, and backpacks.
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