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 Triplelock Screwgate
Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate
Black Diamond Rocklock Triple Lock SIZE?
£22.00
1 In Stock

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

Black Diamond Twistlock Screwgate
Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate
Black Diamond Rocklock Twistlock SIZE?
£18.00
3 In Stock

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

Black Diamond Rubber Tech Tips
Black Diamond Rubber Tech Tips (pair)
£10.00
6 In Stock

Ideal for hard surfaces and delicate areas.

Black Diamond RURP
Black Diamond RURP
£20.00
Out of Stock

For the ultimate in hairiest hairline aid placements.

Black Diamond Sabretooth Crampon Pro
SwatchCramponFS SwatchCramponSS
Black Diamond Sabretooth Crampons
£153.00
£170.00
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1 In Stock

Crampon designed for all aspects of mountaineering. Choice of Full or Semi Step-In binding.

Black Diamond Sabretooth/Serac ABS
Black Diamond Sabretooth/Serac ABS
£18.39
£22.99
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5 In Stock

Replacement antiballing plates for Black Diamond Sabretooth and Serac Crampons.

Black Diamond Serac Crampon Clip
SwatchCramponSS SwatchCramponST
Black Diamond Serac Crampons
£144.00
£160.00
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2 In Stock

Alpine climbing crampons designed for moderate technical terrain. Two bindings,

Black Diamond Slider Leash
Black Diamond Slider Leash
£15.00
5 In Stock

A good simple leash for any walking or alpine ice axe

Black Diamond Slinger Leash
Black Diamond Slinger Leash
£30.00
4 In Stock

Simple elasticised tape leash with small lightweight captive screwgate krab at one end.

Black Diamond Snow Saw Pro (over 18s only)
Black Diamond Snow Saw Pro (over 18s only)
£99.00
£110.00
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1 In Stock

Essential snow safety tool - attaches to nearly any BD adjustable pole.

Black Diamond Soloist Finger Glove
Black Diamond Soloist Finger Glove
Black Diamond Soloist Finger Glove
£112.50
£125.00
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1 In Stock

Cross between a mitt and a glove, with a separate index finger, designed for really cold conditions.

Black Diamond Spare Flicklock for Expedition Poles
Black Diamond Spare Flicklock for Expedition Poles
£3.99
Out of Stock

Spare flicklock section for BD Expedition Poles - 18mm and 16mm diameter.

Black Diamond Speed 40
Black Diamond Speed 40
Black Diamond Speed 40
£120.00
£160.00
Save 25%
4 In Stock

A well designed 40 Litre rucksack for mountaineering, winter climbing and general cragging. Special Offer!

Black Diamond Speed 50
Black Diamond Speed 50
Black Diamond Speed 50
£171.00
£190.00
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Out of Stock

A well designed 50 Litre rucksack for alpine mountaineering, winter climbing and general cragging.

Black Diamond Speed Step Aider
Black Diamond Speed Step Aider
Black Diamond Speed Step Aider
£30.00
2 In Stock

A nylon foot stirrup made for ascending ropes quickly and easily.

Black Diamond Speed Step Pro Aider
Black Diamond Speed Step Pro Aider
Black Diamond Speed Step Pro Aider
£35.00
Out of Stock

Lightweight Dyneema foot stirrup is made for ascending ropes with ease.

Black Diamond Spike Protector
Black Diamond Spike Protector
£5.00
9 In Stock

Protects your bag and other people from damage. This one is designed to cover the ferule (spike at the end of the shaft).

Black Diamond Spinner Leash
Black Diamond Spinner Leash
£49.50
£55.00
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1 In Stock

A lightweight swivelling tether system for leashless (or leashed) ice tools.

Black Diamond Spot 400
Black Diamond Spot 400 Black Diamond Spot 400 Black Diamond Spot 400
Black Diamond Spot 400
£45.00
3 In Stock

A great water resistant "one headtorch that will do everything". 400 lumens.

Black Diamond Sprinter 500
Black Diamond Sprinter 500
Black Diamond Sprinter 500
£75.00
2 In Stock

Rechargeable running head torch.

Black Diamond Standard Flex Centre Bar
Black Diamond Standard Flex Centre Bar (pair, 400674POLSALL1)
£25.00
3 In Stock

Standard flex bars for all Black Diamond crampons that enable them to fit boots from 36 - 46.

Black Diamond StepUp 6 Ladder
Black Diamond StepUp 6 Ladder Black Diamond StepUp 6 Ladder
Black Diamond StepUp 6 Ladder
£50.00
Out of Stock

The StepUp has six steps that allow for easy movement between pieces.

Black Diamond StepUp LT Ladder
Black Diamond StepUp LT Ladder Black Diamond StepUp LT Ladder
Black Diamond StepUp LT Ladder
£70.00
2 In Stock

Ultralight packable etrier with five steps.

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