black diamond Archive

0February 10, 2009
Black Diamond Presents “The Big LePowSki” Feb 26-28, 2009

In celebration of the “down”, Black Diamond is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the best part about skiing…...

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0January 29, 2009
Outdoor Retailer: BD Justice & Zealot Skis, Skins and Packs

Black Diamond continues to pull out all the stops in their push to promote the love of the down. Their...

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11September 6, 2008
What do Your Ski’s Topsheets Say About You?

Over the years, I’ve seen plenty of topsheets. From ultra-bright neon to Megadeath-esque to plain-Jane. Some topsheets have long-lasting, classic...

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2March 4, 2008
2008 Black Diamond Zealot Powder Ski Review

New for 2007-2008 is the uber-fat and stout Black Diamond Zealot. This ski is big, burly and stiff and is...

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4February 18, 2008
Lesson Learned: Fat Skis Need Fat Climbing Skins

I had to learn the hard way the other day… fat skis require fat skins. Well, duh! Yeah… duh! It’s...

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6February 11, 2008
Black Diamond Megawatt Flat-camber Fat Powder Skis

Black Diamond has certainly stepped things up in the past couple of seasons. Their ski line is recognized as one...

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13February 10, 2008
Black Diamond Factor & Method Alpine Touring Ski Boots

I was anxious to actually see the Black Diamond backcountry ski boots that I had heard so much about. Our...

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4January 20, 2008
Black Diamond Covert Pack with AvaLung Review

The life-saving Black Diamond AvaLung has been on the market for a few years now. This technology sucks the oxygen...

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1September 14, 2007
Backcountry Fatties: BD Zealot, Faction 3.Zero & G3 El Hombre

The phenomenon of ever-increasing waistlines, doesn’t just refer to overeating Americans, it also speaks to the trend in fat skis....

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0February 5, 2006
2006 Black Diamond Verdict Ski Review

Not long ago I had the chance to ride one of the best alpine touring fat skis for 2006: The...

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