Black Diamond

American climbing gear manufacturer, Black Diamond arose out of a decision to split legendary Yosemite based Chouinard Equipment into hardware and clothing arms. The clothing is now Patagonia and the hardware Black Diamond, both completely separate companies. Black Diamond boast some excellent products in their range: Camalots spring readily to mind, but there are many others.

Black Diamond uses a rather bewildering number of size ranges. Men's garments may be sized as S,M,L etc, or by waist size in inches. Women's garments may be XS,S, M etc or US number sizes, 4, 6, 8 etc, which are two sizes smaller than the equivalent UK ones. This is all rather confusing - we have tried our best to make sense of it!

Black Diamond Men's Clothing
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Neck 15"
38.5cm
15.5"
39.5cm
16"
40.5cm
16.5"
42cm
17.5"
44.5cm
 
Chest 34-35.5"
86.5-90cm
36-38"
91-96.5cm
38.5-41"
97.5-104cm
41.5-44.5"
105-113cm
45-48.5"
114-123cm
 
Sleeve 33.5"
85cm
33.5"
85cm
34"
86.5cm
34"
86.5cm
34.5"
87.5cm
 
Waist 27-28.5"
68.5-72.5cm
29" -31"
73.5-79cm
31.5-34"
80-86.5cm
34.5-37.5"
87.5-95.5cm
38-42"
96.5-106.5cm
 
Hip 33.5-35"
85-89cm
35.5-37.5"
90-95.5cm
38-40.5"
96.5-103cm
41-44"
104-112cm
44.5-48"
113-122cm
 
Inseam 31.5"
80cm
31.5"
80 cm
32.5"
82.5cm

33.5"
85cm

33.5"
85cm

 

Inches (Applies to some garments sized by Waist Size) 28" 30" 32"

34"

36"

38"

  27-28.5"
68.5-72.5cm
29" -30.5"
73.5-77.5cm
31-32.5"
78.5-82.5cm
33-34.5"
83.5-87.5cm
35-36.5"
85.5-92.5cm
37" - 38.5"
93.5cm - 97.5cm
  33.5" 35"
85cm - 89cm 
35.5" - 37"
90cm - 94cm
37.5" - 39"
95cm - 99cm
39.5" - 41"
100cm - 104cm 
41.5" - 43"
105cm - 109cm

43.5" - 45"

110cm -114cm

   31.5"
80cm
 31.5"
80cm
 32.5"
82.5cm
32.5"
82.5cm
33.5"
85cm
33.5"
85cm
Black Diamond Women's Clothing
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
Neck 13"
33cm
13.5"
34.5cm
14"
35.5cm
14.5"
36.5cm
15"
38cm
16"
40.5cm
Bust 31" - 32"
78.5cm - 81cm
32.5" - 34"
82.5cm - 86.5cm
34.5" - 36"
87.5cm - 91.5cm
36.5" - 38.5"
92.5cm -98cm
39" - 41.5"
99cm - 105.5cm
42" - 45"
106.5cm - 114cm
Sleeve 29.5"
75cm
30"
76cm
30.5"
77.5cm
31"
79cm
31.5"
80cm
31.5"
80cm
Waist 23.5" - 25"
59.5-63.5cm
25.5" -27"
65-68.5cm
27.5-29"
69.5-74cm
29.5-31.5"
75-80cm
32-35"
81-89cm
35.5-39"
90-99cm
Hip 32.5-34"
87.5-91.5cm
34.5-36"
87.5-91.5cm
36.5-38"
92.5-96.5cm
38.5-40.5"
97.5-103cm
41-43.5"
104-110.5cm
44-47.5"
111.5-120.5cm
Inseam 29.5"
75cm
29.5"
75 cm
30.5"
77.5cm

30.5"
77.5cm

30.5"
77.5cm
30.5"
77.5cm
USA Number Size 2 4 6

8

10 12
UK Number Size 6 8 10 12 14 16
UK Size Equivalent XXS XS S M L XL
Waist 26" - 27"
66cm - 68.5cm
27" - 28"
68.5cm - 71cm
28" - 29"
71cm - 73.5cm
29" - 30"
73.5cm - 76cm

30" - 31"
76cm - 78.5cm

31" - 32.5"
78.5cm - 82.5cm
Hip 35" - 36"
89cm - 91.5cm
36" - 37"
91.5cm - 94cm
37" - 38"
94cm - 96.5cm
38" - 39"
96.5cm - 99cm
39" - 40"
99cm - 101.5cm
40" - 41.5"
101.5cm - 105.5cm
Inseam 29.5"
75cm
30.5"
77.5cm
30.5"
77.5cm
30.5"
77.5cm
30.5"
77.5cm
30.5"
77.5cm

Sizing refers to body measurements, not garment dimensions.

How to measure: 
Neck: Around the fullest part of the neck, at the base.
Chest: Around the chest, just under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
Bust: Around the apex of the bust, just under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
Sleeve: From the centre back of the neck, across the shoulder, and down the arm to the wrist.
Waist: Around the narrowest part of the waist.
Hip: Around the widest point of the hips.
Inseam: From the crotch to the floor on the inside of the leg.

   
View Black Diamond's size guides
Black Diamond Oval Keylock Karabiner Polished
Black Diamond Oval Keylock Karabiner Polished
£11.00
8 In Stock

Proven karabiner for big walling due to its smooth, uniform shape that reduces karabiner shift.

BD Oval Keylock Screwgate Polished
SwatchSilver Black Diamond Oval Keylock Screwgate Karabiner
Black Diamond Oval Keylock Screwgate Karabiner
£13.00
2 In Stock

A great krab for use with pulleys and anything else that needs to hang straight.

Black Diamond Padded Gear Sling
Black Diamond Padded Gear Sling
£20.00
3 In Stock

Extremely comfortable padded adjustable bandolier.

Black Diamond Pearlock Screwgate SIZE?
Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate
Black Diamond Pearlock Screwgate SIZE?
£19.00
4 In Stock

A workhorse HMS karabiner with a modern design blended.

Black Diamond Pearlock Twistlock SIZE?
Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate
Black Diamond Pearlock Twistlock SIZE?
£19.00
5 In Stock

A one-hand operable autolocking karabiner, involving two motions to open the gate.

Black Diamond Perch Double Expedition Fly
Black Diamond Perch Double Expedition Fly
£550.00
2 In Stock

The Black Diamond Perch Expedition Fly is designed to fit the Perch Double Portaledge.

Black Diamond Perch Double Portaledge
Black Diamond Perch Double Portaledge
£650.00
2 In Stock

An island of safety or an overnight B & B in the middle of a big wall.

Black Diamond Pick Protector
Black Diamond Pick Protector
£5.00
10 + In Stock

Protects your bag and other people from damage. This one is designed for tools without an adze.

Black Diamond Piggyback Carrying System
Black Diamond Piggyback Carrying System
£30.00
4 In Stock

For when one pad is not enough and you're on your own.

Black Diamond Punisher Gloves
Black Diamond Punisher Gloves
£90.00
£100.00
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1 In Stock

An excellent glove for long Scottish mixed routes, hard water ice and variable conditions.

Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Poles SIZE CHART
Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Poles SIZE CHART
Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Poles (pair)
£153.00
£170.00
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4 In Stock

A Z-pole collapsible version of the Black Diamond Pursuit Pole.

Black Diamond Pursuit Poles
Black Diamond Pursuit Poles Black Diamond Pursuit Poles
Black Diamond Pursuit Poles (pair)
£135.00
£150.00
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6 In Stock

BD Pursuit Poles have ergonomic grip geometry. 2 sizes.

Black Diamond Quickdraw Carbon Probe 240
Black Diamond Quickdraw Carbon Probe 240
£85.50
£95.00
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1 In Stock

A very light 240cm probe that adds little weight to your rucksack.

Black Diamond Quickdraw Carbon Probe 300
Black Diamond Quickdraw Carbon Probe 300
£103.50
£115.00
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2 In Stock

A very light 240cm probe that adds little weight to your rucksack.

Black Diamond Quickdraw Pro Probe 280
Black Diamond Quickdraw Pro Probe 280
£63.00
£70.00
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Out of Stock

7-section aluminium probe is aimed at regular users and mountain guides.

Black Diamond Quickdraw Pro Probe 320
Black Diamond Quickdraw Pro Probe 320
£72.00
£80.00
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1 In Stock

8-section aluminium aimed at snow study users, ski patrollers, and avalanche rescue professionals.

Black Diamond Quickdraw Probe 240
Black Diamond Quickdraw Probe 240
£49.50
£55.00
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1 In Stock

Durable 6-section aluminium probe. The lightweight alloy option for ski-tourers.

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe
Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe
£85.50
£95.00
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1 In Stock

Walking/mountaineering axe with a stainless steel head.

Black Diamond Raven with Grip Ice Axe
Black Diamond Raven with Grip Ice Axe
£99.00
£110.00
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2 In Stock

Walking/mountaineering axe with a stainless steel head, rubber gip and leash.

Black Diamond Regular Toe Bail
Black Diamond Regular Toe Bail (single)
£15.00
Out of Stock

Crampon toe bail, designed to fit regular boots and will fit around 80% of ice climbing boots made today.

Black Diamond Rock Blitz 15
Black Diamond Rock Blitz 15
Black Diamond Rock Blitz 15
£58.50
£65.00
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2 In Stock
Built specifically for smaller big walls and multipitch crags.
Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate
Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate
Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate SIZE?
£14.00
Out of Stock

Designed for great handling, and features a larger rope-bearing surface.

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