Black Diamond Equipment: Spring 2014 Apparel Workbook

Spring 2014 Apparel Workbook

BlackDiamondEquipment.com

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Andreas Schmidt Graphic Designer Location: Joe’s Valley, UT Photographer: Andrew Burr

CONTENTS

Holly Merriman, Sports Marketing Coordinator, and Jonathan Thesenga, Global Sports Marketing Manager Location: Taylor Canyon, UT Photographer: Keith Ladzinski

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Keeping It Clean

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Apparel Design Principles

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Key Design Features

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Dawn Patrol Collection

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B.D.V. Collection

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The Age of Hybridization

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The Pursuit of Perfection

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Modern Cragwear

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Deployment Collection

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Climbing Pants and Shorts

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Environmentalism Through Engineering

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Organic Cotton Hoodys and T-shirts

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Color System

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Line-At-A-Glance

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KEEPING IT CLEAN In the four decades since the publication of “The Whole Natural Art of Protection,” Doug Robinson’s seminal introduction to Clean Climbing in the 1972 Chouinard Equipment catalog, we’ve seen a vast progression in performance, driven by improvements in equipment, technique, training and communication. A tremendous expansion in the number of people climbing, skiing and hiking worldwide has also led us to a deeper understanding of the damage that can be done when a Clean ethos is not followed.

Photographer: Andreas Schmidt

At Black Diamond, we’ve sought to stay true to Clean Climbing’s original tenets, using them to inform our every step as we’ve evolved and expanded from mountaineering into a holistic, multifaceted view of alpinism that embraces climbing and skiing.

Photographer: Andrew Burr

For us, the concept of Clean has been an ethical and aesthetic anchor since our founding. Today, Black Diamond’s ability to craft strong, simple, innovative equipment for alpinists stems from a few strongly held beliefs: We are alive in the mountains. Our focus has been, is, and always will be on these sublime spaces, the pursuits that take place there, and the lives that revolve around them.

We are relentless in our stewardship of the environments in which we live and play.

We embrace the paradox that is at the core of alpine pursuits. We are bold yet calculated, powered by passion as well as reason.

We have a respect and reverence for risk. The need for control in situations of tremendous consequence is ever-present at each step in our process.

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We push against complexity, ornamentation, and excess. Elegance, efficiency, and effectiveness are what help to define and advance our cause.

We trust what we make because we use what we make. Every piece of Black Diamond gear is part of an evolutionary continuum of solutions, refinements, and explorations into what’s possible.

These beliefs lie at the heart of Black Diamond and shape our interpretation of a modern manifestation of Clean. We believe that our equipment can be a catalyst for mountain creativity, helping to unlock the collective imagination and potential of a global community of users. A firm dedication to these ideas will continue to be the basis for our approach to using, designing, engineering, and building Black Diamond gear—no matter what form it takes.

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KEY DESIGN FEATURES HOODY AND JACKET FEATURES Fit

Zipper Pull

Our fit is best described as lean and athletic. Streamlined and efficient, each product is patterned and fitted for movement in the vertical environment.

We work with metal every day. These custom zipper pulls take cues from the industrial design of our own hardgoods.

Made of anodized aluminum.

Hood

Chest Pocket

Form-fitting, fully articulated hoods are built around the need to work well with or without a helmet.

We make a chest pocket standard on nearly all of our jackets. They’re easy to access and out of the way of pack straps and harnesses.

Internal Media Pocket and Port

Shell Cuff

Despite our best efforts to unplug, technology doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Rather than fight it, we decided to give it a good place to live.

An evolution in form, our cuff tabs feature a unique three-part construction that optimizes texture, suppleness, and holding power.

Photographer: Sandra Salvas

APPAREL DESIGN PRINCIPLES We are both toolmakers and users of tools.

The equipment we create can’t be aesthetically or functionally distanced from this fact. As it has for decades, our design ethos demands that a Black Diamond product work with inseparable efficiency and purposefulness.

We approach the Black Diamond apparel line with the same ethos and process: define the intended use, identify materials that suit the task, design with functionality first, then use, refine, and reduce until the cleanest, strongest, most effective solution remains.

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Internal Drop Pocket

Patterned with stretch, our fleece and synthetic-insulation cuffs are optimized for low bulk and effective layering.

A quick-access place to temporarily stash items of nearly any size, the drop pocket is there when you need it and disappears when you don’t.

Square-Toothed YKK Flat Vizion Zipper Weather resistant and treated with DWR, this new zipper combines a smooth action with reliability in the field and a distinctive point of view.

Our apparel is built around three primary considerations: Fit. Our sizing model is slim and athletic.

Each piece in the line is tailored to end uses that value a close but comfortable fit.

Form. Our lines are clean. Reduction reveals the form: what remains draws strength from simplicity.

Function. Materials and features are dictated by their ability to effectively and completely deliver the benefits we need.

Our spring 2014 line is not simply akin to its hardgoods predecessors—it’s a natural, complementary extension of them, a recognition that our equipment exists along a continuum, an unbroken lineage of tools defined by the technologies and techniques of the day and the conditions and situations in which they will be used.

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PANTS AND SHORTS FEATURES Fit

Gusset

Built on a Movement Fit Block, our pants and shorts are designed for the maximum freedom of movement that climbing demands.

We’ve built a climbing gusset into all of our pants and shorts to provide ample room for high steps and heel hooks.

Cuff

Belt

Pants have a rollable cuff—ideal for quickly and cleanly adjusting the pant length, depending on the climbing or the weather.

Engineered for low bulk under a harness, our innovative ladder-lock waistbelt is designed specifically for climbing.

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DAWN PATROL LT SHELL IE87

Dylan Freed BD Athlete and Mountain Guide Location: La Grave, France Photographer: Jay Beyer

Fabric Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon (160 g/m2, 95% nylon, 5% elastane) with NanoSphere® Technology

Sapphire

Cinder

Granite

Onyx

Lichen

A streamlined, dynamic softshell jacket for high-output days in mixed alpine conditions, the Dawn Patrol LT Shell features a stretchy, lightweight Schoeller® construction with an athletic, climbing-specific fit.

Features > Adjustable, helmet-compatible hood > Zippered chest pocket, 2 zippered hand pockets, 2 internal drop pockets, 1 internal media pocket with cord port > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Velcro® cuff closure > Drawcord hem > Weight: 504 g/17.8 oz.

DAWN PATROL

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Although ice-filled couloirs, rime-plastered rock faces, and exposed, snowy summit ridges all have decidedly wintry implications, our world of alpinism is a year-round pursuit.

We need highly functional, purpose-built clothing for a 12-month alpine climbing season, which is why our Dawn Patrol collection exists in both the fall and spring seasons.

Our spring Dawn Patrol line consists of key, handpicked styles from fall that translate to the pursuit of light and efficient climbing in the mountains during late winter and early

spring. Our Dawn Patrol LT Shell and LT Climbing Pant, Access Hybrid Hoody, Jacket and Vest, and CoEfficient Hoody, Jacket, Vest and Pants provide warmth and protection for those venturing to locations and altitudes where alpine conditions can, and do, appear at any time.

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Jasper

Schoeller® stretch-woven fabric is highly durable, optimally breathable, and stretches efficiently with the body during high-output activities. NanoSphere® technical finish is the industry’s best-performing and longest-lasting solution for repelling water, dirt, and oil.

Onyx

DAWN PATROL LT CLIMBING PANTS WEVP

Fabric Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon (160 g/m2, 95% nylon, 5% elastane) with NanoSphere® Technology

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A lightweight softshell pant devoted to alpine pursuits across all four seasons, the Dawn Patrol LT Climbing Pant performs on everything from mid-May couloir missions to granite ridge traverses.

Features > 2-way zippered fly > 2 zippered hand pockets, 1 cargo pocket with Velcro® closure > Climbing-specific gusseted construction > Reinforced instep patch > RECCO® system > Weight: 400 g/14.1 oz.

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ACCESS HYBRID JACKET

ACCESS HYBRID HOODY

Fabric 20D Pertex® nylon ripstop shell (40 g/m2) with DWR, PrimaLoft® ONE insulation (60 g/m2), Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon side panels with NanoSphere® Technology (260 g/m2, 91% nylon, 9% elastane)

Features > Adjustable, helmet-compatible hood > Zippered chest pocket, 2 zippered hand pockets, 2 internal drop pockets > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Stretch gusseted cuffs > Drawcord hem > Weight: 490 g/17.3 oz.

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Jasper

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Granite

Onyx

Granite

Onyx

M324

Fabric 20D Pertex® nylon ripstop shell (40 g/m2) with DWR, PrimaLoft® ONE insulation (60 g/m2), Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon side panels with NanoSphere® Technology (260 g/m2, 91% nylon, 9% elastane)

Features > Zippered chest pocket, 2 zippered hand pockets, 2 internal drop pockets > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Stretch gusseted cuffs > Drawcord hem > Weight: 420 g/18.8 oz.

ACCESS HYBRID VEST C45T

Cinder

Jasper

The embodiment of dynamic insulation, the Access Hybrid Jacket uses PrimaLoft® ONE insulation for core warmth with body-mapped, stretch-woven underarm panels for breathability and balance when you’re on the move.

With a mixed-materials design that speaks to its versatility during cold, yet active days, the Access Hybrid Hoody is a modern, hybrid puffy that merges PrimaLoft® ONE insulation with Schoeller® stretch-woven underarm panels for serious mountain functionality.

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Cinder

Fabric 20D Pertex® nylon ripstop shell (40 g/m2) with DWR, PrimaLoft® ONE insulation (60 g/m2), Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon side panels with NanoSphere® Technology (260 g/m2, 91% nylon, 9% elastane)

Cinder

Jasper

Granite

Onyx

A lightweight dose of warmth where you need it most, the Access Hybrid Vest allows for full range of motion and features PrimaLoft® ONE insulation with stretch-woven side panels for efficient temperature regulation.

Features > Zippered chest pocket, 2 zippered hand pockets,

2 internal drop pockets > Drawcord hem > Weight: 290 g/10.2 oz.

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COEFFICIENT HOODY JSC4

Fabric Polartec® Power Dry® High Efficiency™ fleece (207 g/m2, 88% polyester, 12% elastane)

COEFFICIENT JACKET NN7A

Fabric Polartec® Power Dry® High Efficiency™ fleece (207 g/m2, 88% polyester, 12% elastane)

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Cinder

Jasper

Cinder

Jasper

Granite

Onyx

Granite

Onyx

An exercise in pure simplistic function, the CoEfficient Hoody trims the bells and whistles and provides warm, breathable, quick-drying midlayer performance in a wide spectrum of alpine environments.

COEFFICIENT VEST

Features

Fabric Polartec® Power Dry® High Efficiency™ fleece (207 g/m2, 88% polyester, 12% elastane)

> Scuba-style hood fits under a helmet > Chamois-lined neck > Zippered chest pocket > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Stretch cuffs > Weight: 345 g/12.2 oz.

C45T

Providing essential core insulation in any season while offering unlimited freedom of movement, the CoEfficient Vest’s Polartec® Power Dry® fabric is warm, breathable and quick drying.

Features > Chamois-lined neck > Zippered chest pocket > Weight: 218 g/7.7 oz.

Cinder

Jasper

Jasper

Granite

Onyx

Onyx

Extremely warm, highly breathable, and fast to dry—the CoEfficient Jacket is everything an alpine midlayer should be.

COEFFICIENT PANTS

Features > Chamois-lined neck > Zippered chest pocket > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Stretch cuffs > Weight: 312 g/11 oz.

Fabric Polartec® Power Dry® High Efficiency™ fleece (207 g/m2, 88% polyester, 12% elastane)

ZK43

The accompanying lower half to our CoEfficient tops, the CoEfficient Pants strike the balance of warmth, breathability, and fast dry time in a piece that works either on its own or as part of a layering system.

Features > Zippered rear pocket > Elastic waist > Weight: 240 g/8.5 oz.

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Photographer: Andrew Burr

B.D.V. COLLECTION In 1998, we created a pair of softshell climbing-specific pants called B.D.V., or Black Diamond Verticals. These pants, built with Schoeller® stretch-woven fabrics, evolved into a small offering of softshell climbing clothing that quickly gained cult status among alpine loyalists, but they were eventually set aside so we could focus on our climbing hardgoods. When we began building a new Black Diamond Equipment apparel line, we thought it best to start

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where we left off—today, the spirit and functionality of Black Diamond Verticals is reborn in the B.D.V. collection, a modern alpine rock-climbing softshell line built with Schoeller® stretch-woven fabric with NanoSphere® Technology.

With streamlined designs in hoody, jacket, short and pant styles, essential features, and an unparalleled, climbing-specific fit, the B.D.V. collection is built to enable your alpine pursuits.

Doug Heinrich Product Line Director Location: Santaquin Canyon, UT Photographer: Andrew Burr

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B.D.V. HOODY

B.D.V. JACKET

H10E

The reincarnation of our legendary Alpine Shirt, the B.D.V. Hoody is built to function as a second skin for the four-season alpinist. The half-zip construction provides enough weather resistance to fend off alpine conditions, while remaining stretchy and dynamic enough to satisfy the most discerning fast-and-light disciples.

Fabric Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon (200 g/m2, 93% nylon, 7% elastane) with NanoSphere® Technology

Features > Adjustable, helmet-compatible hood > Half-zip design stows in zippered chest pocket

Fabric Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon (200 g/m2, 93% nylon, 7% elastane) with NanoSphere® Technology

that has a carabiner clip loop

The reincarnation of our legendary Alpine Shirt, the B.D.V. Jacket uses Schoeller® stretch-woven fabric with NanoSphere® Technology for breathable, packable, highly weather-resistant protection in mixed conditions.

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> Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Stretch cuffs > Drawcord hem > Weight: 424 g

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Onyx

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Features > Full-zip design stows in zippered chest pocket that has a carabiner clip loop > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Stretch cuffs > Drawcord hem > Weight: 392 g

Kelly Green

Onyx

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B.D.V. PANTS L561 Crampons or rock shoes, neve or splitters—the B.D.V. Pants are equipped for the gamut of mountain terrain thanks to Schoeller® stretchwoven fabric with NanoSphere® Technology, which rebuffs everything from light afternoon sprinkles to abrasive alpine granite.

Fabric Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon (200 g/m2, 93% nylon, 7% elastane) with NanoSphere® Technology

B.D.V. SHORTS

Big exposure on sun-soaked rock is the hallmark of summer climbing in the mountains, and the B.D.V. Shorts are the perfect accompaniment. Schoeller® stretch-woven fabric with NanoSphere® Technology moves with you, while repelling dirt and light weather.

N00G Features > Harness-compatible, internal ladderlock waistbelt > 2-way zippered fly > 2 zippered hand pockets, 1 zippered rear pocket, 1 cargo pocket with Velcro® closure > Climbing-specific gusset > Articulated, pre-shaped knees > Adjustable drawcord cuffs > Weight: 430 g

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Fabric Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon (200 g/m2, 93% nylon, 7% elastane) with NanoSphere® Technology

Granite

Features > Movement Fit Block > Harness-compatible, internal ladder-lock waistbelt > 2-way zippered fly > 2 zippered hand pockets, 1 zippered rear pocket, 1 cargo pocket with Velcro® closure > Climbing-specific gusset > 11" inseam > Weight: 310 g

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Photographer: Sandra Salvas

THE AGE OF HYBRIDIZATION Nearly five decades of building climbing and skiing equipment has taught us the value of materials engineering. Solving problems sometimes entails a combination of materials that bring their own benefits to the equation.

Hybridization optimizes a product for multiple uses and has for years allowed us to push limits and challenge traditional definitions in everything from ice tools to alpine touring ski boots, and now, apparel design.

ACCESS HYBRID LT HOODY Our latest iteration of this concept is the Access Hybrid LT Hoody, which fuses the benefits of PrimaLoft® ONE insulation with Schoeller® stretch-woven softshell fabric.

This versatile, packable, lightweight puffy can act as an ultralight belay jacket for long, chilly rock routes, an insulating midlayer during high-altitude alpine climbs or a shell layer for early-spring ski missions.

ACCESS HYBRID LT HOODY

Whether it’s worn as a belay jacket in the Cirque of Towers or a midlayer during frigid pre-dawn starts on the Mer de Glace, the beauty of the Access Hybrid LT Hoody is in its myriad of uses.

Its lightweight, 40-gram PrimaLoft® ONE insulation cuts the chill, while Schoeller® stretch-woven side panels breathe and manage moisture during aerobic pursuits.

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Fabric 20D Pertex® nylon ripstop shell (40 g/m2), PrimaLoft® ONE insulation (40 g/m2), Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon side panels with NanoSphere® Technology (200 g/m2, 93% nylon, 7% elastane)

While the PrimaLoft® body provides core insulation, the Pertex shell shields against wind and other elements, and the Schoeller® underarm panels provide dynamic stretch and temperature regulation, all of which make the Access Hybrid LT Hoody perfectly suited to the active nature of alpinism and as a stand-alone insulation layer.

Features > Adjustable, helmet-compatible hood > Highly packable design stows in zippered chest pocket that has a carabiner clip loop > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Drawcord hem > Weight: 360 g

Photographer: Keith Ladzinski

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Vibrant Orange

Classic Green

Granite

Onyx

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Joe Quinlan, Warranty and Returns Clerk, and Josh Rhea, Online Marketing Coordinator Location: Bunchgrass Yurt, UT Photographer: Grant Gunderson

THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION

ALPINE START HOODY What is it that every four-season alpinist actually needs from a jacket? With this question as our driving force, we set out in pursuit of the perfect jacket. After years of climbing peaks and expeditions around the world we knew what we wanted: a jacket that cuts the wind chill on knifeedge ridges and pre-dawn departures; that is highly weather-resistant, yet still highly breathable for moving fast in variable weather without overheating; that packs down to practically nothing and clips to your harness. At the end of the design process, we found ourselves with an ultralight softshell that encompasses and satisfies all of these needs—the Alpine Start Hoody.

ALPINE START HOODY

Optimized minimalism both in design and intention, the Alpine Start Hoody is essential protection against ridgeline gusts and light precip. The ultrapackable design stows in its chest pocket for easy storage clipped to your harness or in your pack.

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Fabric Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon (80 g/m2, 93% nylon, 7% elastane) with NanoSphere® Technology

Features > Adjustable, helmet-compatible hood > Highly packable design stows in zippered chest pocket that has a carabiner clip loop > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Lightweight elastic cuffs > Drawcord hem > Weight: 202 g

Photographer: Keith Ladzinski

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Classic Green

Granite

Onyx

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Photographer: Sandra Salvas

Joe Quinlan, Warranty and Returns Clerk Location: Bunchgrass Yurt, UT Photographer: Grant Gunderson

Photographer: Matt Law

Photographer: Keith Ladzinski

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Photographer: Sandra Salvas

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MODERN CRAGWEAR With an eye for clean design and a commitment to premium materials, we’ve aimed to make our collection of modern cragwear like no other: purpose-built, highly functional apparel designed for climbers with highly engineered textiles and a serious dose of modern style.

Adrift in a sea of splitters, Warranty Service Development Manager Chris Thomas guns for the summit.

Location: Big Bend, UT Photographer: Keith Ladzinski

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MODERNIST ROCK JEANS D76Y Equally capable of both 2 a.m. at the bar and two weeks on the road, the Modernist Rock Jeans combine the comfort and style of your favorite denim with the performance of Schoeller® stretch-woven softshell with NanoSphere® Technology for the ultimate, do-it-all climbing pant.

Fabric Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon (200 g/m2, 93% nylon, 7% elastane) with NanoSphere® Technology

Features > Movement Fit Block > Belt-loop waist > 2-way zippered fly > 2 front hand pockets, 2 rear pockets, smartphone-friendly 5th pocket > Climbing-specific gusseted construction > Rollable cuff > Weight: 386 g

Azurite

Onyx

MODERNIST ROCK SHORTS NOT0

MODERNIST ROCK SHIRT

Combining a classic collared, button-down design with the benefits of Schoeller® stretch-woven softshell fabric with NanoSphere® Technology, the Modernist Rock Shirt blurs the line between the climbing life and the nightlife.

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Fabric Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon (200 g/m2, 93% nylon, 7% elastane) with NanoSphere® Technology

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Features > Snap-button front > Front chest pocket with snap closure > Internal chest drop pocket > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Shaped front and back hem > Weight: 444 g

Onyx

Sunny afternoons cragging in the canyon quickly give way to cocktails on the porch, and the Modernist Rock Shorts make for a seamless transition. Schoeller® stretch-woven softshell fabric sheds dirt and moisture while the gusseted construction allows for full freedom of movement.

Fabric Schoeller® stretch-woven nylon (200 g/m2, 93% nylon, 7% elastane) with NanoSphere® Technology

Features > Movement Fit Block > Belt-loop waist > 2-way zippered fly > 2 front hand pockets, 2 rear pockets, smartphone-friendly 5th pocket > Climbing-specific gusseted construction > 11" inseam > Weight: 290 g

Azurite

Onyx

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BD Athlete and Tech Rep Jean-Pierre Ouellet does his nails.

Location: Moab, UT Photographer: Andrew Burr

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DEPLOYMENT COLLECTION Our Deployment collection harnesses the beneďŹ ts of blended merino and high-performance synthetics and directs them into their most useful iteration.

Clean designs built with the user in mind, the pieces in our Deployment collection shine during long-term active use.

Our merino blend breathes well, provides natural odor control, and dries quickly while still looking good, making it an ideal material for any long stint away from home and for easy transitions between the crag and the cafe.

Holly Merriman Sports Marketing Coordinator Location: Taylor Canyon, UT Photo: Keith Ladzinski

Photo: Keith Ladzinski

Van rally down Mineral Bottom Road, UT Photographer: Matt Law

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DEPLOYMENT HOODY J5V4

Fabric Blended merino wool (300 g/m2, 60% merino wool, 40% nylon)

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A casual yet premium blended-merino hoody with the capabilities of a technical midlayer, the Deployment Hoody tackles unexpected airport bivies, shady belays, and urban exploration with ease.

DEPLOYMENT POLO

Features > Adjustable hood > 2 hand pockets > Wool rib hem and cuffs > Weight: 572 g

Fabric Blended merino wool (170 g/m2, 75% merino wool, 25% polyester)

Onyx

A soft, stretchy blended-merino polo that works as well in Ibiza as it does in Rodellar, the Deployment Polo provides natural odor control and is stylishly optimized for any long stint away from home.

J53R

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Features > 4-button placket > Covert chest stash pocket > Climbing-speciďŹ c gusseted underarm panels > Straight hem > Weight: 206 g

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Onyx

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DEPLOYMENT POCKET TEE Z5J7

Fabric Blended merino wool (170 g/m2, 75% merino wool, 25% polyester)

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Our riff on the old-school classic, the Deployment Pocket Tee merges vintage sensibilities with a modern blended-merino fabric for natural odor control and active versatility.

DEPLOYMENT TEE

Features > Left chest pocket > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Straight hem > Weight: 176 g

Fabric Blended merino wool (170 g/m2, 75% merino wool, 25% polyester)

Kelly Green

Onyx

A classic, versatile tee with modern blended-merino fabric, the Deployment Tee’s soft feel and quick-drying properties make it a solid base for vertical pursuits near and far.

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Features > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Straight hem > Weight: 172 g

Kelly Green

Onyx

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Apparel is equipment, and all of our equipment gets tested. Whitney Mattson, Materials Engineer, and Alex Baker, QA Engineer, at the table.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photographer: Sandra Salvas

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S/S CHAMBRAY STRETCH MODERNIST SHIRT

Clean and comfortable, the short-sleeved Chambray Stretch Modernist Shirt brings contemporary style to the classic work shirt.

RBVH

Fabric Cotton chambray (140 g/m2, 100% cotton)

S/S STRETCH OPERATOR SHIRT T65C

Fabric Oxford stretch (150 g/m2, 70% cotton, 30% Sorona®)

A clean and unassuming button-down for the perpetual motion of your day-to-day, the short-sleeve Stretch Operator Shirt has a touch of stretch for quick escapes to the boulders.

Features > Button front > Button chest pocket > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Shaped front and back hem > Weight: 206 g

S/S TECHNICIAN SHIRT

Features > Button front > Oversized chest pocket > Oversized, internal chest drop pocket > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Shaped front and back hem > Weight: 224 g

Mosaic Plaid

Granite Plaid

Admiral

Granite

From the bustling city streets to a runout friction slab, the short-sleeve Technician Shirt is built to navigate life’s technical pathways.

TJ4U

Fabric Blended cotton plain weave (110 g/m2, 75% cotton, 25% polyester)

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Onyx

Features > Button front > 2 chest pockets with button-flap closures > Climbing-specific gusseted underarm panels > Shaped front and back hem > Weight: 186 g

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CLIMBING PANTS AND SHORTS Choosing pants for climbing has long been a problematic task. Pants sold on the merits of durability often sacrifice fit or function, and conversely those that might look good at the crags or allow for freedom of movement often wear out faster than your rope.

Our collection of cotton and nylon blend pants and shorts are not only comfortable and extremely durable,

they’re designed first and foremost for climbers and the wide spectrum of use and abuse we put them through. Our Movement Fit Block is intended for an athletic, climbing physique and allows for freedom of movement. Low-profile ladder-lock waistbelts, durable, rollable cuffs, and gusseted constructions all contribute in making this collection of cotton pants and shorts ideal for our lives as climbers.

High above the Colorado River, Warranty Service Development Manager Chris Thomas fishes for his next piece.

Location: Big Bend, UT Photographer: Keith Ladzinski

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STRETCH FONT PANTS FH67 A layover day at Charles De Gaulle is the perfect opportunity for a quick dash down to the ’Bleau, and the Stretch Font Pants’ timeless twill with added stretch tackles both the patisserie stop and the slopey mantle topouts that are sure to follow.

Fabric Stretch twill (183 g/m2, 97% cotton, 3% Lycra®)

STRETCH FONT SHORTS

Style, stretch, and a gusseted design—the Stretch Font Shorts have everything you need to handle a session on the world-class bouldering problems of their namesake: Fontainebleau.

KEL5 Features > Movement Fit Block > Belt-loop waist > 2 front hand pockets, 2 rear pockets, phone-friendly 5th pocket > Climbing-specific gusset > Rollable cuff > Weight: 348 g

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Fabric Stretch twill (183 g/m2, 97% cotton, 3% Lycra®)

Onyx

Imperial

Port

Features > Movement Fit Block > Belt loop waist > 2 front hand pockets, 2 rear pockets, phone-friendly 5th pocket > Climbing-specific gusset > 11" inseam > Weight: 258 g

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CASTLETON PANTS Q2GD Inspired by the iconic sandstone towers of southern Utah and designed to handle the abuse they dish out, the Castleton Pants are built with a cotton/nylon canvas for durable yet comfortable performance.

Fabric Canvas stretch (261 g/m2, 63% cotton, 37% nylon)

CASTLETON SHORTS

Singular and iconic like the spire they’re named for, the Castleton Shorts are built to go the distance on any day of warm-weather cragging.

CB1M Features > Movement Fit Block > Belt-loop waist > 2 front patch hand pockets, 2 rear pockets, phone-friendly 5th pocket > Climbing-specific gusset > Reinforced double seat > Rollable cuff > Weight: 514 g

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Fabric Canvas stretch (261 g/m2, 63% cotton, 37% nylon)

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Features > Movement Fit Block > Belt-loop waist > 2 front patch hand pockets, 2 rear pockets, phone-friendly 5th pocket > Climbing-specific gusset > Reinforced double seat > 12" inseam > Weight: 380 g

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MACHINIST PANTS W2IK For Vedauwoo offwidths or an impromptu workshop project, the Machinist Pants feature a durable, reinforced cotton/nylon canvas that handles the abuses of both climbing and life in the shop.

Fabric Canvas stretch (261 g/m2, 63% cotton, 37% nylon)

MACHINIST SHORTS

The Machinist Shorts take the comfortable, gusseted construction needed for climbing and blend it with the durability and burl of your favorite work short.

VPK8 Features > Movement Fit Block > Harness-compatible, internal ladder-lock waistbelt > 2 front patch hand pockets, 2 rear pockets, smartphone-friendly 5th pocket > Climbing-speciďŹ c gusset > Reinforced double knee and seat > Rollable cuff > Weight: 556 g

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Fabric Canvas stretch (261 g/m2, 63% cotton, 37% nylon)

Granite

Admiral

Features > Movement Fit Block > Harness-compatible, internal ladder-lock waistbelt > 2 front patch hand pockets, 2 rear pockets, smartphone-friendly 5th pocket > Climbing-speciďŹ c gusset > Reinforced double seat > 11" inseam > Weight: 370 g

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LIFT-OFF PANTS QJ2Y Lightweight, breathable pants that are perfect for summer climbs where you need full, durable protection. The LiftOff Pants also feature a more relaxed fit for freedom of movement.

Fabric Cotton/nylon blend (159 g/m2, 71% cotton, 29% nylon)

LIFT-OFF SHORTS

The perfect all-purpose summer climbing shorts, the Lift-Off Shorts feature a lightweight cotton/nylon blend and a relaxed fit for full freedom of movement.

CX19 Features > Movement Fit Block > Harness-compatible, internal ladderlock waistbelt > 2 front hand pockets, 2 rear pockets, low-profile welted drop pocket, smartphone-friendly 5th pocket > Climbing-specific gusset > Rollable cuff > Weight: 352 g

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Fabric Cotton/nylon blend (159 g/m2, 71% cotton, 29% nylon)

Seneca Rock

Features > Movement Fit Block > Harness-compatible, internal ladder-lock waistbelt > 2 front hand pockets, 2 rear pockets, low-profile welted drop pocket, smartphone-friendly 5th pocket > Climbing-specific gusset > 12" inseam > Weight: 274 g

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ENVIRONMENTALISM THROUGH ENGINEERING Not just clever marketing speak, “environmentalism through engineering” is the cornerstone of our approach to sustainability and supply-chain management. We’ve believed since our inception that how you achieve a goal is just as important as what you achieve, and we’ve taken that same approach in the continued development of our global textile supply chain and partnership with bluesign®.

As a company where an engineering mindset drives our point of view, standard-issue “green” solutions have simply never been good

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enough with regard to our palette of materials and global sourcing strategy. We only adopt a textile into our product range if we know, with confidence, that it was sourced and created through the very best practices.

Joining bluesign® as a system partner assures us that production processes are designed around maximum resource productivity while guaranteeing environmental protection, worker health and safety, and leading-edge quality and performance.

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Vibrant Orange

Onyx

Admiral Kelly Green

Jean-Pierre Ouellet BD Athlete and Sales Rep Location: Moab, UT Photographer: Andrew Burr

BD FULL-ZIP LOGO HOODY I25A

ORGANIC COTTON HOODYS AND T-SHIRTS We deeply value our technical layers, and they pay dividends in the alpine, on the crags and on the trails. But around town, at the office, or at the coffee shop, casual comfort is still king. Made from 100% organic cotton, our collection of hoodys and T-shirts provide a reliable, classic fit for climbers, while forgoing the harmful pesticides and processing chemicals used in traditional cotton production.

Onyx

Admiral

Vibrant Orange

Kelly Green

BD LOGO HOODY JF8Y Black Diamond

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Classic Green

Onyx

Granite

White

Mosaic

DIAMOND C TEE

EQUIPMENT FOR ALPINISTS TEE

YU2O

PAZ2

Vibrant Orange

Granite

White White

INTELLECTUAL PROP TEE

YOSEMITE TEE V347

GU3A

Heathered Pewter

Onyx

Torch Onyx

U.D.E.B. STAMP TEE

ALPINIST TEE 930366

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Admiral

Torch

Admiral

White

CHALKED UP TEE

PATENTED BINER TEE

N7QN

T97R

Vibrant Orange

Heathered Pewter

Admiral

BD ICON TEE

Mosaic

Onyx

Classic Green

Granite

RECONNAISSANCE TEE

C970

VIRN

Heathered Pewter

White

Classic Green

Mosaic

Onyx

White

U.D.E.B. STACKED TEE

MAX LOGO TEE S560

TL01 56

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WOMEN’S RETROSPECTIVE TEE C5CV

Heathered Pewter

WOMEN’S REGISTRATION TEE I2R7

Granite

WOMEN’S DIAMONDFALL TEE V70D

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Holly Merriman Sports Marketing Coordinator Location: Taylor Canyon, UT Photographer: Andy Mann

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SUMMER ALPINISM DAWN PATROL COLLECTION WEVP Dawn Patrol LT Climbing Pant 30-38

IE87 Dawn Patrol LT Shell S-XL

Sapphire

Cinder

Lichen

Granite

Onyx

Jasper

Jasper

Onyx

M324 Access Hybrid Jacket S-XL

O36B Access Hybrid Hoody S-XL

Cinder

Azurite

Granite

Onyx

Cinder

Granite

Onyx

Jasper

Granite

Onyx

Jasper

Granite

Onyx

Torch

Kelly Green

Onyx

Granite

Onyx

Jasper

JSC4 CoEfficient Hoody S-XL

C45T Access Hybrid Vest S-XL

COLOR SYSTEM We’ve created a color palette for the spring 2014 Black Diamond line that is built to last. Our approach eschews fleeting trends and noise, supporting instead the clean, purposeful forms that result from our own industrial design sensibilities as toolmakers.

Cinder

Jasper

Granite

Onyx

Cinder

IT9G CoEfficient Vest S-XL

NN7A CoEfficient Jacket S-XL

We consider this an investment palette, one that won’t negatively date itself or fall out of favor in a season or two.

Cinder

Each color within our palette is designed to function within a scheme and merchandise three different ways: (1) color-matched top to bottom, (2) high-low complementary pairing of bright tones with dark tones of the same family, and (3), super-high-contrast and bold color mash-ups.

This approach yields a maximum amount of possible color options while building in flexibility and versatility in both the retail and mountain environment.

Jasper

Granite

Onyx

Cinder

ZK43 CoEfficient Pants S-XL

Jasper

Onyx

B.D.V. COLLECTION M4R3 B.D.V. Jacket S-XL

H10E B.D.V. Hoody S-XL

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Torch

Kelly Green

Onyx

Imperial

N00G B.D.V. Shorts S-XL

L561 B.D.V. Pants S-XL

Granite

Onyx

Granite

NG0X Alpine Start Hoody S-XL

QXNF Access LT Hybrid Hoody S-XL

Mosaic

Vibrant Orange

Onyx

Classic Green

Granite

Onyx

Mosaic

Classic Green

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MODERN CRAGWEAR SCHOELLER CRAGWEAR

ORGANIC-COTTON HOODIES AND T-SHIRTS D76Y Modernist Rock Jeans 30, 32, 34, 36, 38

YN6B Modernist Rock Shirt S-XL

Imperial

Granite

Admiral

Onyx

Admiral

Onyx

NOT0 Modernist Rock Shorts 30, 32, 34, 36, 38

Admiral

JF8Y BD Logo Hoody S-XL

I25A BD Full-Zip Logo Hoody S-XL

Vibrant Orange

Kelly Green

Admiral

Onyx

Vibrant Orange

Kelly Green

Onyx

GU3A S/S Intellectual Prop Tee S-XL

YU2O S/S Diamond C Tee S-XL

Onyx White

Classic Green

White

Granite

Vibrant Orange

Granite

DEPLOYMENT COLLECTION

Imperial

Torch

Onyx

Imperial

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Port

Kelly Green

Torch

Onyx

Port

Kelly Green

Onyx

Imperial

Heathered Pewter

V347 S/S Yosemite Alpinist Tee S-XL

GA27 Deployment Tee S-XL

Z5J7 Deployment Pocket Tee S-XL

PAZ2 S/S Equipment for Alpinist Tee S-XL

N75A S/S U.D.E.B. Stamp Tee S-XL

J53R Deployment Polo S-XL

J5V4 Deployment Hoody S-XL

Port

Kelly Green

Onyx

N7QN S/S Chalked Up Tee S-XL

930366 S/S Alpinist Tee S-XL

White

Onyx

Mosaic

Onyx

Admiral

Onyx

Torch

WOVEN SHIRTS RBVH S/S Chambray Modernist Shirt S-XL

T65C S/S Stretch Operator Shirt S-XL

Admiral Imperial

Pewter

Onyx

Imperial

Torch

Pewter

Mosaic Plaid

Granite Plaid

Admiral

T97R S/S Patented Biner Tee S-XL

CB1M Castleton Shorts 30, 32, 34, 36, 38

Q2GD Castleton Pants 30, 32, 34, 36, 38

KEL5 Stretch Font Shorts 30, 32, 34, 36, 38

White

Imperial

Port

Onyx

Imperial

Port

Onyx

Burnt Olive

QJ2Y Lift-Off Pants S-XL

VPK8 Machinist Shorts S-XL

W2IK Machinist Pants S-XL

Admiral

Granite

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Burnt Olive

CX19 Lift-Off Shorts S-XL

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Granite

Admiral

Black Diamond

Burnt Olive

Granite

Seneca Rock

Pewter

Seneca Rock

Admiral

C5CV W’s S/S Trinity Tee XS-L

Admiral

Admiral

Vibrant Orange

Onyx

Heathered Pewter

Classic Green

Mosaic

Heathered Pewter

White

Granite

CLIMBING PANTS AND SHORTS FH67 Stretch Font Pants 30, 32, 34, 36, 38

TL01 S/S U.D.E.B. Stacked Tee S-XL

C970 S/S BD Icon Tee S-XL

TJ4U S/S Technician Shirt S-XL

VIRN Reconnaissance Tee S-XL

Mosaic

Granite

I2R7 W’s S/S Registration Tee XS-L

Heathered Pewter

S560 S/S MAX Logo Tee S-XL

White

Classic Green

Onyx

V70D W’s S/S DiamondFall Tee XS-L

Granite

Pewter

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“Natural systems are priceless in value and nearly impossible to replace, but cheap to maintain. All you have to do is defend them.�

Stewart Brand

Brad Barlage, Sales Rep, and Jonathan Thesenga, Global Sports Marketing Manager Location: Taylor Canyon, UT Photographer: Keith Ladzinski

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