Two ropes that you use as you ascend (you are belayed on both ends). Clip one rope to protection on the left, and the other to pro on the right. This allows the ropes to run parallel and straight reducing rope drag. You can tie these ropes together to rappel, but the weight of both is heavier than just one rope.
A single stem cam that stays rigid in-hand, but flexes once placed.
The action of ascending a rope using an ascender.
The non-locking carabiner that started the Wiregate revolution. It is a versatile size for all-around use.
Black Diamond's all around and all season harness that includes a Bullhorn-shaped waistbelt built using Dual Core Construction™ and trakFIT™ adjustment for easy leg loop customization. This is another one of our top selling harnesses.
Black Diamond's lightweight assisted braking belay device.
A softgood meant to support only body weight and no falls. It is used as a variable length tie off during aid climbing.
A type of quickdraw used in trad climbing that can lengthen to keep the rope in a straight line to reduce rope drag
BD’s device that can be used for belaying from the top of a climb. This device is optimized for ropes between 8.1 and 8.5 millimeters in diameter yes works with ropes from 6.9 to 9 mm.
Our day in, day out craving pack that is built from durable and waterproof materials. This pack also has a tuck-away rope strap that secures your cord and a storable rain hood that doubles as a helmet holder.
Ropes that are designed to stretch to absorb the impact of a falling climber.
A metal spike that is driven into a crack or seam in the climbing surface with a climbing hammer. It can act as an anchor to either protect the climber against the consequences of a fall, or to assist progress in aid climbing.
BD’s Personal Anchor System (PAS) that has multiple loops for length adjustment anchoring. Whether you’re cleaning a sport anchor or a mid-pitch on a Big Wall, this PAS is versatile and solid.
A deployable hanging tent system that allows you to spend multiple days and nights on a big wall climb.
A helmet that can handle it all. It has increased side and back protection, headlamp clips, and a 2 piece ABS shell combo that creates extra durability.
Two ropes that you use as you climb where you clip both strands through each peach of protection. While this creates more rope drag, it is redundant. Designed and tested only as a matching pair of ropes.
Usually 16-20mm wide, a bulkier and more durable material that slings are made out of. This material is the best choice for extending a belay device. Holds nots better, and has a lower melting point which makes it a better choice for anything regarding friction.
A webbing ladder for aid climbing.
Our simple, day-to-day use crash pad that has an updated suspension system for better transport and square corners for optimal coverage when pairing with other pads.