Black Diamond Equipment

Black Diamond Equipment designs, manufacturers and distributes top climbing, skiing and outdoor gear. Black Diamond Equipment is well known for exceptional ice tools, touring skis, climbing protection and packs.

Key Black Diamond Innovations

The AvaLung II Avalanche Breathing Device was developed by Black Diamond Equipment as avalanche safety equipment. When worn, the user is able to breathe when buried in snow. This is important development in avalanche safety. When worn and used with a shovel, a probe and transceiver, the wearer greatly improves the chances of surviving an avalanche. The AvaLung is a filtration device which draws air directly from the snow pack as you breathe through a tube.

The Turbo Express Ice Screw is an innovation in ice climbing protection by Black Diamond Equipment. They are made from high quality seamless steel tubes creating exceptionally strong so they stay sharp and go into the ice easily. Their shape and design make them easy to use ice screws. The teeth are heat treated and plated with bright nickel for strength. The screw holds the ice with deep threads. This ice screw is widely recognized for its ease of use and long useful life.

HotWire is the world's first wire gate carabiner. This innovation developed by Black Diamond Equipment is stronger and lighter by comparison, with the major axis Major Axis Strength: 25kN (5620lbf), and lighter weighing in at just 1.6oz (45g)...and easier to clip. The Black Diamond Equipment's HotWire has become one of the most popular 'biners used in a variety of sport, trad, and ice roles. The unique wire gate design allows the climber to clip easily, and doesn't freeze like a solid gate.