Black Diamond

Black Diamond: A Legacy of Outdoor Sports Since 1957

Since its inception in 1957 by Yvon Chouinard, everything revolves around climbing and skiing for the Black Diamond brand. Renowned for its innovative product designs, some of which have set the standard in their field, Black Diamond relies on a team of users and enthusiasts to continuously offer ever more performance-oriented clothing and accessories. The brand designs all the equipment and textiles necessary for mountaineering, climbing, hiking, and skiing. Robust, high-performing, and premium, Black Diamond equipment will never let you down. Testing them on expeditions means adopting them and ensuring you are well-equipped everywhere, especially up high, where it matters most.

Black Diamond: The Design of Innovative Clothing and Equipment

With nearly 60 years of experience, feedback from athletes, and a team made up of practitioners, Black Diamond develops numerous ranges of clothing and equipment. Performance and quality are the brand's guiding principles.

Black Diamond Clothing for All Adventurers

Black Diamond Climbing, Skiing, and Mountaineering Jackets

Lightweight and durable, Black Diamond jackets are designed to protect you during all your mountain adventures. They are made from stretch materials to guarantee total freedom of movement, like the Black Diamond - Stormline Stretch Rain Shell. Most often, these jackets are compatible with helmet and harness use. The brand will offer you a jacket that is both waterproof and breathable, tailored to your activity. Whether you need a ski jacket, a windbreaker, or a mountaineering jacket, there’s no doubt you’ll find what you need. For even more protection, choose a jacket with a Gore-Tex membrane, such as the Liquid Point Shell jacket.

Black Diamond Down Jackets

Protecting yourself from the elements is important, but so is staying warm. For that, Black Diamond down jackets are here. Made from goose down like the Access Down Hoody or synthetic materials like the Belay Parka, they offer heat retention and management over long periods. Lightweight, compressible, and insulating, they adapt to your body shape to follow you everywhere. Whether as a mid-layer or on their own, the jackets from this Californian brand are made for outdoor activities.

Black Diamond Trousers

Essential in the mountains, Black Diamond trousers adapt to all your practices. Looking for a durable and stretchy pant for your next climbing outing? We have the Notion Pants. If you need waterproof and breathable trousers for your next summit, here are the Swift Pants for mountaineering.

Black Diamond Gloves

Recognised as some of the best on the market, Black Diamond gloves are both warm and durable. Depending on your activity, opt for a Gore-Tex membrane, additional protection, or more lightweight options. With the Guide gloves, for example, the cold encountered during your high-altitude outings will be a thing of the past. Need protection and dexterity for your next cold-weather climbing outing? The Crag Gloves are here for that!

Black Diamond Climbing and Mountaineering Gear: Quality for Vertical Adventures

Black Diamond Harnesses

Whether during your alpine climbs or climbing sessions, a good harness is always a necessity. Black Diamond harnesses, often equipped with gear loops, impress with their safety and reliability. The ultra-versatile Momentum Harness can accompany you everywhere. Another classic, the Solution harness is equally technical and versatile!

Black Diamond Ice Axes

Another essential for all your challenging outings where balance is precarious, an ice axe is a must-have. True references in this field, Black Diamond ice axes have proven their worth. For classic mountaineering outings, we recommend the Venom - Adze ice axe; for ice climbing, the Reactor Ice Tool is the way to go.

Black Diamond Crampons

To ensure a secure footing up high, nothing beats a pair of crampons. Once again, the brand delivers with quality crampons to enhance your safety. Automatic or semi-automatic, find the crampons that fit your needs. For instance, the Contact crampons will surely help you keep your footing!

Black Diamond Climbing Equipment

To accompany you on all your vertical outings, Black Diamond Equipment offers all the climbing gear you need. From quickdraws to nuts, including carabiners, camalots, belay devices, ropes, bags, and helmets, all the gear for your adventures on the cliffs can be found in the Black Diamond section. At Hardloop, we often use the Hotforge Hybrid Quickpack 12 cm quickdraws and some Litewire Carabiners.

Black Diamond Shoes: Expertise for Your Feet

Black Diamond Climbing Shoes

Whether indoors or outdoors, bouldering or multi-pitch, slab or crag, find the Black Diamond climbing shoe that suits you. With expertise recognised by numerous athletes wearing Black Diamond and winning international competitions, the brand's shoes stick to the walls. For example, the Momentum Lace Clim Shoes are perfect for most of your sessions, while the Shadow Climbing Shoes are better suited for bouldering. Everything for safer placements!

Black Diamond Approach Shoes

When your mind is already focused on the approaching route, it’s important to have your feet well anchored to the ground. For that, Black Diamond approach shoes are here. Both durable, grippy, and protective, they are perfect for navigating the rugged terrain that separates you from your next big route. Try the Session approach shoes, and you’ll see what we mean!

Black Diamond Ski Gear for Safe Slopes

Black Diamond Airbag Packs

Skiing, when done with commitment, can be as beautiful as it is dangerous. Designed to accompany you on your backcountry skiing or freeride skiing outings, Black Diamond airbag packs are essential for your safety. Equipped with innovative technologies (including air filters to exclude CO2), these packs are internationally recognised. If you don’t need much volume, we recommend the Jetforce Pro Pack 10L airbag. However, for day trips, the Jetforce UL Pack 26L airbag is just perfect.

Black Diamond Beacons, Shovels, and Probes

Ski gear is mandatory for all your off-piste outings; beacons (Avalanche Victim Detectors), shovels, and probes from Black Diamond should have a place in your backpack. Whether for freeride skiing or backcountry skiing, Black Diamond offers these three indispensable items. Our essential trio: the Bd Recon Bt Beacon, the Quickdraw Probe Carbon 240, and finally, the Transfer Shovel. Have a great outing!

The Essentials from Black Diamond for All Your Activities

Black Diamond Headlamps

Whether for mountaineering, climbing, trail running, hiking, or skiing, a headlamp is an accessory to have in your backpack. Black Diamond headlamps are designed to accompany you in all your activities thanks to the wide variety of intensity and lumens offered. Need a lot of brightness for your next outing? The Storm 400 headlamp should suit you. On the other hand, if you’re watching your weight, take a look at the Flare Headlamp; it weighs only 27 grams.

Black Diamond Poles

Once again, Black Diamond poles are suitable for all outdoor activities. Whether you have a trail outing with elevation gain, a beautiful hike in the Mont Blanc massif, or a ski outing, the Black Diamond range will be there for you. In this regard, the Distance Carbon Z trail poles, with three sections, stand out to help you push or maintain your balance. And to perfectly adapt them to your outing, many accessories such as tips or baskets are available.

Black Diamond Backpacks

References in their fields, Black Diamond backpacks are little jewels of technology. For your trail outings, the Distance 15 backpack has all the required qualities: ultra-durable, lightweight, and practical, you won’t want to part with it. Need a bag for climbing or your everyday adventures? The Street Creek 24 climbing backpack is designed to carry both ropes and laptops. Gear to accompany you everywhere, all the time.

Discover the Entire Range of Black Diamond Products at Hardloop

At Hardloop, we pride ourselves on offering our customers the best products for their mountain adventures. With nearly 60 years of experience and based in Salt Lake City, at the foot of the mountains, the Black Diamond brand holds a special place in our product offering. Renowned worldwide for their quality and technicality, Black Diamond products will accompany you on all your adventures, from the easiest hikes to the most challenging ascents. So don’t hesitate to choose your Black Diamond products on our Hardloop site and start exploring new horizons!