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 Stinger ABS
Black Diamond Stinger ABS (pair)
£19.99
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Replacement antiballing plates for Black Diamond Stinger Crampons.
Black Diamond Stone 45
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£135.00
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A streamlined 45 litre climbing rucksack for day-in/day-out cragging.

Black Diamond Stone Duffel 42
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Black Diamond Stone Duffel 42
£81.00
£90.00
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A cross between a duffel, a rucksack and a rope bag.

Black Diamond Stone Glove
Black Diamond Stone Glove
Black Diamond Stone Glove
£40.00
2 In Stock

A tough three-quarter-finger goat leather glove for dexterity-crucial climbing activities.

Black Diamond Stopper on Wire
Black Diamond Stopper on Wire
From £12.00
1 In Stock

Stoppers have been around for longer than most climbers! Singly or in a set with a karabiner.

Black Diamond Storm 450
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Black Diamond Storm 450
£55.00
2 In Stock

A tough, fully-sealed waterproof and dustproof headlamp built for mountaineering.

Black Diamond Storm 450 Headlamp Rear Cover
Black Diamond Storm 450 Headlamp Rear Cover
£10.00
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Rear cover for a Black Diamond Storm 450 headlamp .

Black Diamond Storm 500-R
Black Diamond Storm 500-R
Black Diamond Storm 500-R
£65.00
2 In Stock

Super bright, highly waterproof rechargeable headlamp.

Black Diamond Storm Headband
Black Diamond Storm Headband
£8.00
2 In Stock

Replacement elastic headband for the Black Diamond Storm Headtorch.

Black Diamond Super Chute Rope Bag Black
Black Diamond Super Chute Rope Bag Black
£45.00
2 In Stock

A unique funnel design makes the Super Chute Rope Bag extremely quick to pack.

Black Diamond Talon
Black Diamond Talon
£18.99
3 In Stock

Cunning three headed skyhook that gives a variety of placements.

Black Diamond Talus Gaiter
Black Diamond Talus Gaiter
£45.00
Out of Stock

A lightweight short top-of-boot gaiter.

Black Diamond Trail Cork Trekking Poles (pair)
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Black Diamond Trail Cork Trekking Poles (pair)
£99.00
£110.00
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An easy-to-use flicklock system 3-section standard diameter pole for year-round use.

Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles (pair)
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£85.50
£95.00
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10 In Stock

An easy-to-use flicklock system 3-section standard diameter pole for year-round use.

Black Diamond Transfer Snow Shovel
Black Diamond Transfer Snow Shovel
Black Diamond Transfer Snow Shovel
£49.50
£55.00
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1 In Stock

A good workhorse of a snow shovel for outdoor ed instructors etc.

Black Diamond Trekking Basket 38mm with Clip
Black Diamond Trekking Basket 38mm with Clip (pair)
£10.00
3 In Stock

Small 38mm trekking basket with pole capture notch.

Black Diamond Trekking Pole Tip Protectors
Black Diamond Trekking Pole Tip Protectors (pair)
£7.50
Out of Stock

Add grip and reduce noise and terrain scarring.

Black Diamond Ultralight Ice Screws
Black Diamond Ultralight Ice Screw
From £76.50
£85.00
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Weighing 45% less than BD's popular Express Ice Screws.

Black Diamond Vapor Helmet
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£135.00
£150.00
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An extremely light climbing helmet that is also very comfortable.

Black Diamond Vaporlock Screwgate SIZE?
Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate
Black Diamond Vaporlock Screwgate SIZE?
£16.00
3 In Stock

A super-light pear-shaped locking karabiner.

Black Diamond Vaporlock Twistlock SIZE?
Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate
Black Diamond Vaporlock Twistlock SIZE?
£20.00
5 In Stock

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

Black Diamond Vario Chest Harness
Black Diamond Vario Chest Harness
£39.99
Out of Stock
Simple chest harness that fits just about everyone.
Black Diamond Venom Axe
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£126.00
£140.00
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1 In Stock

Lightweight alpine axe with a sliding FlickLock pommel.

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