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 Viper Axe
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Black Diamond Viper
£187.00
£220.00
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3 In Stock

All round ice tool for all grades of Scottish winter and Continental icefall climbing.

Black Diamond Viper Axe Pair
Black Diamond Viper - Pair Deal!
£352.00
£440.00
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2 In Stock

All round ice tool for all grades of Scottish winter and Continental icefall climbing.

Black Diamond Vision Helmet Hyper Red
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Black Diamond Vision Helmet
£81.00
£90.00
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3 In Stock

A great ultralight foam helmet for alpine and winter climbing where every gram counts!

Black Diamond Vision MIPS Helmet Black
Black Diamond Vision MIPS Helmet
£108.00
£120.00
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1 In Stock

A great supersafe helmet for for those really pushing the boat out!

Black Diamond Wall Hauler 140 WEIGHT OCTANE
Black Diamond Wall Hauler 140 WEIGHT OCTANE
Black Diamond Wall Hauler 140
£250.00
2 In Stock

A very large haul bag for multi-day climbs and expeditions to far-flung corners of the globe.

Black Diamond Wall Hauler 40
Black Diamond Wall Hauler 40
Black Diamond Wall Hauler 40
£150.00
Out of Stock

Small haul bag made using extremely durable TPU-coated body fabrics.

Black Diamond Wall Hauler 70 WEIGHT OCTANE
Black Diamond Wall Hauler 70 WEIGHT OCTANE
Black Diamond Wall Hauler 70
£200.00
2 In Stock

A mid-sized haul bag for multi-day climbs.

Black Diamond Washed Cap
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Black Diamond Washed Cap
£30.00
2 In Stock

A classic cap with a soft broken-in feel.

Black Diamond Waterproof Overmitts
Black Diamond Waterproof Overmitts
Black Diamond Waterproof Overmitts
£67.50
£75.00
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8 In Stock

Shell mitt designed to pull over any other glove.

Black Diamond Wide Toe Bail
Black Diamond Wide Toe Bail (single)
£15.00
2 In Stock

Crampon toe bail, designed to fit wide toe boxes such plastic mountaineering and ski boots.

Black Diamond Wiregate Nut Tool
Black Diamond Wiregate Nut Tool
£20.00
5 In Stock

Good nut key with a built in wiregate for racking on your harness.

Black Diamond Women's Alpenglow Hoody
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Black Diamond Women's Alpenglow Hoody
£67.50
£75.00
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2 In Stock

A lightweight pull on top for hot rock multi pitch routes and Pembroke seacliffs.

Black Diamond Women's Crag Half-Finger Glove
Black Diamond Women's Crag Half-Finger Glove
£20.00
4 In Stock

A lightweight, breathable and durable fingerless glove for belaying, aid climbing and via ferrata.

Black Diamond Women's Distance Carbon Z Poles (pair)
Black Diamond Women's Distance Carbon Z Poles (pair)
£144.00
£160.00
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1 In Stock

Extremely lightweight fixed length carbon fibre poles featuring a three-section foldable design.

Black Diamond Women's Guide Glove
Black Diamond Women's Guide Glove
Black Diamond Women's Guide Glove (size L only)
£80.00
£160.00
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2 In Stock

Very warm glove suitable for icefall climbing on way sub-zero days.

Black Diamond Women's Half Dome Helmet
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Black Diamond Women's Half Dome Helmet
£57.50
3 In Stock

A women's version of the all-purpose workhorse of a helmet.

Black Diamond Women's Momentum Harness
Black Diamond Women's Momentum Harness
Black Diamond Women's Momentum Harness
£57.50
2 In Stock

Comfortable, durable and very affordable cragging harness.

Black Diamond Women's Solution Harness
Black Diamond Women's Solution Harness
Black Diamond Women's Solution Harness
£67.50
£75.00
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3 In Stock

Comfortable non-adjustable leg-loop harness for sport climbing.

Black Diamond Women's Technician Harness
Black Diamond Women's Technician Harness
Black Diamond Women's Technician Harness
£76.50
£85.00
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3 In Stock

All year round lightweight climbing harness suitable for everything.

Black Diamond Wrench and Bolt Set
Black Diamond Wrench and Bolt Set (412150)
£7.99
2 In Stock

Fits Rage, Viper, Cobra, Fusion etc. Only two bolts and one wrench per set so you need one for each axe.

Black Diamond Z Pole Tip Protectors
Black Diamond Z Pole Rubber Tip Protectors (pair)
£7.50
6 In Stock

Z-Pole Rubber Tip Protectors add grip, reduce noise and terrain scarring.

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