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When Black Diamond introduced the Avalung, some cheered while others scoffed. “What’s the use if 1/4 to 1/3 of all avalanche fatalities are from trauma, not…
Just a few more items to cover from this year’s Outdoor Retailer, so lets round out the hardgoods coverage with a little from Black Diamond, Fritschi…
While most backcountry ski boot manufacturers have been pursuing the “freeride backcountry” crowd, there has emerged another category of alpine touring ski boots. This category of…
Headlamps serve two primary purposes for road runners: to see, and to be seen. You want something that lights your path, and effectively alerts others (especially…
As more and more manufacturers are producing skis with rockered tips, it’s important to keep proper sizing in mind. In effect, the rockered tip or tip/tail…
A trail runner’s ideal headlamp is one that punches a big hole through the darkness without tearing a big hole in your wallet. Black Diamond’s Spot…
The shoulder season is well upon us. It gets cold at night and the occasional storm passes and dusts the upper elevations of the Wasatch with…
I’ve gone through several pairs of backcountry ski poles in the last three seasons. I tried the DaKine (made by Gabel) double-adjustable poles for a few…
In celebration of the “down”, Black Diamond is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the best part about skiing… the downhill part. Especially the super-deep…
Black Diamond continues to pull out all the stops in their push to promote the love of the down. Their ski line has grown from skinny…
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 designs, while others sported a one-and-done,…
New for 2007-2008 is the uber-fat and stout Black Diamond Zealot. This ski is big, burly and stiff and is built like a tank to float…
I had to learn the hard way the other day… fat skis require fat skins. Well, duh! Yeah… duh! It’s easy to say that now, but…
For the final update on Black Diamond’s new gear for 08/09, I turn to their expanded line of backcountry ski packs with integrated AvaLung’s. I’m a…
Black Diamond has certainly stepped things up in the past couple of seasons. Their ski line is recognized as one of the best and most versatile…
I was anxious to actually see the Black Diamond backcountry ski boots that I had heard so much about. Our own Kendall Card had spotted them…
The life-saving Black Diamond AvaLung has been on the market for a few years now. This technology sucks the oxygen out of the micro air pockets…
The phenomenon of ever-increasing waistlines, doesn’t just refer to overeating Americans, it also speaks to the trend in fat skis. There are now many options in…
Not long ago I had the chance to ride one of the best alpine touring fat skis for 2006: The Black Diamond Verdict. The Verdict has…