Moments
First chair. Last run. Choking on face shots. Slashing through trees. Booting to the summit. A three-day hut trip. These skiing moments—and thousands of personal iterations of them—become embedded in our souls like silent passengers, serving as inspiration and motivation, run after run, season after season. These moments are the benchmarks of pure clarity that we dream of recreating every time we drip wax down the length of new skis on the tuning bench, every time we drive up to the mountain through a meter of overnight fresh, and every time we put on our skis and glide into the whiteness.
Pursuit of these indelible skiing moments is what drives us here at Black Diamond Equipment; it's what drives us to obsess over our gear until design and performance are perfected. We devote hours, weeks, months, years to innovating and improving everything we put our name on—skis, boots, skins, AvaLung packs, gloves, even this, our Skiing 2012 digital catalog—in a constant quest for the next unforgettable skiing moment. With that in mind, we've loaded the following pages with photos and videos from Alaska to Switzerland to Japan, as well as our latest and greatest gear, all of which showcase the moments so elemental to the spirit and stoke of skiing. So kick your feet up, get comfortable, click through the moments, and get inspired to get out there and explore, find and celebrate your own.
See you in the mountains.
— The employees of Black Diamond Equipment
Big Mountain Skis
Gigawatt
Big powder, big faces, big lines, big drops—with an impressive 135 mm waist and full-length Rocker, the Gigawatt is our go-to ski for when the going gets deep.
163-135-141 mm
185, 195 cm
[185 cm] 5.3 kg (11 lb 11 oz)
$979
Megawatt
With an ample 125 mm waist, Rocker tip and Semi-Rocker tail, the Megawatt surfs powder like a dream, but the real kicker is the underfoot camber and turny sidecut that make it an absolute weapon all over the mountain.
[188 cm] 151-125-131 mm
178, 188 cm
[188 cm] 5.1 kg (11 lb 4 oz)
$899
AMPerage
Perhaps the closest any ski has ever come to being the mythical "quiver of one," the Rocker-tip AMPerage floats, slashes and slarves the deep, while its underfoot camber lets you trench turns on a groomer and deftly billy-goat a sketchy face.
[185 cm] 142-115-124 mm
165, 175, 185 cm
[185 cm] 4.6 kg (10 lb 2 oz)
$798
Element
With the same fun shape and torsional rigidity as the ultra-versatile AMPerage, the Element features a women's-specific flex pattern making it the ultimate all-mountain, soft-snow shred stick for aggressive skiing.
[175 cm] 141-115-123 mm
165, 175 mm
[175 cm] 4 kg (9 lb)
$789
All Mountain Skis
Zealot
With its 3D Metal Sandwich construction that uses Titanal sheets for added dampness, the Zealot is an all-mountain destroyer that will go anywhere you point it, fast. The Semi-Rocker tip and tail let you turn in trees and ditch speed quickly when needed, and the 110 mm waist floats in the deep and stomps big air like you never left the ground.
[192 cm] 136-110-125 mm
182, 192 cm
[192 cm] 4.9 kg (10 lb 13 oz)
$879
Verdict
Our all-mountain daily driver, with Titanal-enhanced 3D Metal Sandwich construction, the Verdict rallies everything from chalky groomers to a foot of fluff. It turns fast and long on hard snow thanks to aggressive sidecut, and the Semi-Rocker tip and 102 mm waist let you properly slash up the hidden powder stashes you stumble across.
[180 cm] 134-102-121 mm
170, 180, 190 cm
[180 cm] 4.3 kg (9 lb 8 oz)
$839
Warrant
Whether laying trench in fresh cord or pinballing through the trees, the Warrant is a frontside machine made for all conditions. The 3D Sandwich construction eats up variable terrain, full-camber makes turning quick and lively, and a soft-flexing tip makes turn initiation as easy as simply thinking about it.
[178 cm] 130-95-118 mm
168, 178, 188 cm
[178 cm] 3.9 kg (8 lb 10 oz)
$689
Ember
The Ember is a quick and lively frontside machine designed specifically for women. The 3D Sandwich construction and poplar wood core make it stable at speed for solid edge hold, while the wide, forgiving tip and full-length camber make turn initiation simple and quick.
[168 cm] 128-95-116 mm
158, 168 cm
[168 cm] 3.4 kg (7 lb 8 oz)
$689
Skiing 2012
The backcountry skiing is endless in Canada—trees, pow, spines, pillows. No surprise then that Teton Gravity Research sent their crew of ace filmers up to the Great White North to get the goods with BD athlete and Canadian native Callum Pettit.
Watch an exclusive clip from TGR of Callum Pettit going to work on the Canadian backcountry.
FreeTour Skis
Carbon Megawatt
How do you make less into more? When you take the legendary powder prowess of the Megawatt and make it two pounds lighter, that's how. Utilizing a more powder-specific shape, the Carbon Megawatt's ample 125 mm waist, Rocker tip and Semi-Rocker tail make reaping the now-easier-to-get-to rewards as sweet as ever.
[188 cm] 153-125-130 mm
178, 188 cm
[188 cm] 4.2 kg (9 lb 5 oz)
$929
Justice
Putting you deep in the backcountry with ease, the Justice is our silent assassin that lets you take down the biggest lines. Carbon fiber reinforcements maintain stiffness and minimize weight for skin-track performance, while a 115 mm waist and Rocker tip keep things fast and surfy in the fresh.
[185 cm] 140-115-125 mm
175, 185 cm
[185 cm] 3.8 kg (8 lb 6 oz)
$799
Drift
A fast-and-light backcountry specialist, the Drift's wide, soft-flexing, Semi-Rockered tip turns butter smooth in soft snow, and the new early-rise tail releases easily to ditch speed on a dime. The 100 mm waist provides ample float and, along with underfoot camber, confident edging when you need to work through tight, icy pockets.
[186 cm] 138-100-123 mm
166, 176, 186 cm
[186 cm] 3.5 kg (7 lb 11 oz)
$779
Starlet
The wide, soft-flexing, Semi-Rocker tip on our women's-specific Starlet rides high in powder and initiates turns with ease. Underfoot camber lends confidence on hard snow while the new Semi-Rocker tail offers improved release when a descent calls for fast, quick maneuvers.
[176 cm] 136-100-122 mm
156, 166, 176 cm
[176 cm] 2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz)
$779
Revert
New this season, the Revert blows the doors off of traditional all-terrain touring skis with a hybrid, rockered shape optimized for easy, precise turns on hard snow and playful, surfy turns on soft snow. The 3D Sandwich construction, combined with ABS tapered sidewalls lends a smooth, damp flex when turning in tight or open terrain.
[181 cm] 122-95-109 mm
165, 173, 181, 189 cm
[181 cm] 3.5 kg (7 lb 11 oz)
$749
Skiers: Zack Giffin, Molly Baker and Jamie Laidlaw
Location: Canadian Rockies, British Columbia
Photographer: Garrett Grove
Location: Canadian Rockies, British Columbia
Photographer: Garrett Grove
Tour Skis
Aspect
Reinforced with carbon fiber, the lightweight Aspect excels at long-distance backcountry projects. A traditional camber profile and a 90 mm waist make for high-performance skiing on hard or soft snow. An aggressive sidecut allows for quick turns down steep alpine terrain.
[186 cm] 132-90-119 mm
156, 166, 176, 186 cm
[186 cm] 3.2 kg (7 lb)
$729
Current
The all-new Current brings a revolutionary rockered, hybrid design to a ski made for technical terrain. Making tight, precision turns is remarkably easy and it arcs surprisingly fun turns when you find soft snow on the run out.
[176 cm] 118-86-106 mm
158, 167, 176, 185 cm
[176 cm] 3.2 kg (7 lb)
$699
Stigma
From chutes in Chamonix to the wide-open slopes of Mt. Rainier, the Stigma is a no-nonsense, classic, lightweight alpine touring ski. With a soft-flexing tip and 80 mm waist, it's a stable performer on hard snow and will lay waste to mile after mile of skin track.
[176 cm] 125-80-109 mm
160, 168, 176 cm
[176 cm] 2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz)
$679
Crescent
Based off the popular Aspect ski, the all-new Crescent is our women's-specific classic touring ski with added girth for float in soft snow, and an aggressive sidecut and traditional camber for slicing quick, confident turns on hardpack. A Semi-Rocker tip initiates turns with ease, handles variable snow and breaks trail like a champion.
[166 cm] 128-90-115 mm
156, 166, 176 cm
[166 cm] 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz)
$729
Skiing 2012
The Freeride World Tour is full on. To properly compete on the tour, you gotta work incredibly hard, commit yourself to the grind of a hectic, multi-country schedule, and deal with highly variable snow conditions, from chunderfied junk to pillows of goodness to boney minefields, all while trying to run it as hot and aggressive as possible. BD athlete Samuel Anthamatten feeds off all of those challenges and continues to rise to the upper echelon of the tour competitors, enjoying podium finishes and wild rides.
Watch the POV footage of Samuel's hairy third-place run on the Freeride World Tour in Courmayeur.
Freeride Boots
Factor 130
A sidecountry game changer, the Factor 130 unites powerful, no-compromise downhill performance with touring accessibility. The Triax Pro frame with Flex 130 drives big powder boards in big terrain and the resistance-free touring mode and Boa-equipped liner will get you there in comfort.
[per pair, size 27] 4.22 kg (9 lb 5 oz)
$769
Factor 110
The Factor 110 brings the same all-terrain domination as the Factor 130, but in a more forgiving Flex 110 for lighter weight or less aggressive skiers. With an integrated Boa closure system on the aerogel-insulated liner, the Factor 110 brings all-day comfort running inbound chair laps or touring out the gates.
[per pair, size 27] 4.19 kg (9 lb 4 oz)
$749
Shiva
Our women's-specific freeride boot, Shiva is the destroyer of both inbounds terrain and big, backcountry lines. Not just a watered-down men's boot, the Shiva features a Triax Pro™ Frame with Flex 100 and was designed from the ground up to provide women's-specific touring comfort and the precise power transfer required to drive powder skis.
[per pair, size 25] 3.7 kg (8 lb 2 oz)
$729
Ski 2012
Nothing is as sweet as bombing down a line of trees, pow flying in your mouth, beats bumping in your ears, shit-eating grin on your face the whole way down. BD athlete David Pitchmann hounds out those moments every season and rigged up a unique POV angle to capture the sweetness.
Get up-close and personal with David Pitchmann as he rallies through the pow.
Alpine Tour Boots
Quadrant
Our premier 4-buckle touring boot, the Quadrant features an improved fit. redesigned liner and combines equal parts downhill performance and lightweight touring functionality. The Flex 120 Triax Pivot™ frame will power big skis, and the new, Boa-equipped liner and 40 degrees of resistance-free touring motion provide the comfort to go the distance.
[per pair, size 27] 3.43 kg (7 lb 10 oz)
$669
Prime
Our lightest touring boot, the Prime epitomizes comfort and efficiency on the skin track while retaining precision performance in technical terrain with the Flex 110 Triax Pivot™ frame. The all-new Efficient Fit AT liner features a Boa closure and new articulating zones for long days in the backcountry.
[per pair, size 27] 3.28 kg (7 lb 4 oz)
$599
Swift
The Swift was built from the ground up for women who ski fast, travel light and want a performance boot for the turns they earn. A Triax Pivot™ frame with Flex 100 easily drives wider skis while the redesigned, Boa-equipped liner with articulating zones lends all-day comfort and touring efficiency.
[per pair, size 25] 3.04 kg (6 lb 11 oz)
$599
Slant
The Slant is a classic, lightweight, 3-buckle, touring boot with state-of-the-art comfort and range of motion. Featuring a redesigned, lace-up liner with articulating zones and 40 degrees of resistance-free touring motion, the Slant—with a Triax Pivot™ frame with Flex 110—will push as far into the backcountry as you want to go.
[per pair, size 27] 3.52 kg (7 lb 12 oz)
$539
Telemark Boots
Custom
If you're an aggressive freeheel skier who craves big lines and big skis, the Custom is your boot. The Triax Pro™ frame with Flex 130 and RidStiff bellows offers uncompromised power transfer to fat powder boards, and a plastic liner tongue gives a smooth, evenly distributed flex while turning.
[per pair, size 27] 4.05 kg (9 lb)
$759
Push
A smooth-flexing, laterally stiff and supremely adaptable telemark boot, the Push offers all-day performance, both in-bounds and out. The Flex 110 Triax Performance™ frame with MidStiff bellows provides smooth power transmission, and the Boa equipped liner dials in comfort for going downhill or skinning to the goods.
[per pair, size 27] 3.9 kg (8 lb 10 oz)
$699
Seeker
Built to go the distance, the Seeker offers less touring resistance and a softer flex than our freeride-oriented tele boots in a lighter weight package. The Triax Tour™ frame with Flex 100 and MidStiff bellows still provide ample performance when the fall line is calling.
[per pair, size 27] 3.5 kg (8 lb)
$639
Stiletto
The Stiletto is our top-of-the-line women's tele boot for skiers who crave aggressive turns and big lines. The liner fit, spoiler height and flex are women's-specific. A Triax Performance™ frame with Flex 100 and MidStiff bellows offers powerful performance coupled with the comfort of a Boa-equipped, aerogel-insulated liner allows for charging all day, in bounds or out.
[per pair, size 25] 3.4 kg (7 lb 9 oz)
$699
Trance
Built to go the distance, the Trance offers less touring resistance and a softer flex than our freeride-oriented tele boots in a lightweight package with female-specific construction. The Triax Tour™ frame with Flex 100 and MidStiff bellows provide ample performance when the downhill harvest begins.
[per pair, size 25] 3.05 kg (7 lb)
$639
Skiers: Grant Helgeson, Jeff Phillips and Felix Viau
Location: Basin Hut, Purcell Mountains, British Columbia
Photographer: Jim Harris
Location: Basin Hut, Purcell Mountains, British Columbia
Photographer: Jim Harris
Skins
Ascension Nylon STS
With a redesigned printed plush material for improved glide, the Ascension Nylon STS is the benchmark for grip and uphill touring performance. Our Gold Label glue and simple, effective STS tail system perform from start to finish, no matter how many laps you make.
751 g (1 lb 10 oz)
$139.95 - 169.95
Ascension Nylon Split STS
No need to leave your biggest boards at home—the Ascension Nylon Split STS is made specifically for mega-fat powder skis (wider than 120 mm underfoot). A Dyneema-reinforced strip down the middle reduces weight and drag while the split-specific tip attachment with an oversize cable fits the prow of any battleship.
708 g (1 lb 9 oz)
$199.95
GlideLite Mohair Mix STS
A blend of mohair and nylon gives the GlideLite Mohair Mix STS the packability and traction required for extended ski tours. The highly supple design is 60 g (2.1 oz) lighter than comparable Ascension skin models.
696 g (1 lb 8 oz)
$164.95 - 179.95
GlideLite Mohair Pure STS
The classic choice for long-distance touring, randonnée racing and ultimate backcountry efficiency, the GlideLite Mohair Pure STS is 20% more packable and 60 g (2.1 oz) lighter than comparable Ascension skin models.
696 g (1 lb 8 oz)
$179.95 - 194.95
Bindings
O1
The one-piece stainless steel toe piece on the redesigned O1 binding gets two additional screws for a six-hole mounting pattern, which greatly increases both power transmission to fat skis and pullout resistance. Uncompromised performance is complemented by the ease and efficiency of push-button toggling between ski and the resistance-free touring mode.
1.69 kg (3 lb 11 oz)
$299.95
O2
Designed for ripping the fall line inbounds, the O2 features a solid one-piece stainless steel toe and solid wire yoke heelpiece for durability and direct power transmission to the edges of big skis. Three cartridge options let you dial-in preferred stiffness.
1.41 kg (3 lb 2 oz)
$199.95
Fritschi Diamir Freeride Pro
Performance, meet efficiency. The Fritschi Diamir Freeride Pro combines the wide-bodied power transmission of a 4-12 DIN alpine binding with the intuitively smooth motion of Gliding Technology. Interchangeable brakes come in a 108 mm and 120 mm width option.
2.2 kg (4 lb 8 oz)
$569.95
Fritschi Diamir Eagle 12
The Fritschi Diamir Eagle 12 tours like a dream with integrated Gliding Technology: a moving baseplate that trades that hinge-like feeling for a more natural stride. When the downhill rewards of a long tour come, the Eagle offers the security of a 4-12 DIN alpine binding.
2 kg (4 lb 7 oz)
$489.95
Poles
Carbon Probe
Light, strong and dependable, the redesigned Carbon Probe is our premier adjustable freeride ski pole. Our all-new FlickLock Pro® offers effortless adjustment and rock-solid security. In a search situation, the lower sections screw together to make a 182 cm (71.5 in) probe.
(per pair) 610 g (1 lb 6 oz)
100-125 cm (39-49 in)
$129.95
Expedition
The adjustability and packability of the redesigned, 3-section, Expedition ski pole is complemented by the ease and security of our all-new FlickLock Pro® closure system. Powder baskets and a new Freeride Series grip, with an aggressive hooking point for leveraging bars and buckles, make the Expedition equipped for any out-of-bounds adventure.
(per pair) 615 g (1 lb 6 oz)
57-125 cm (22-49 in)
$89.95
Compactor
Utilizing our innovative, folding Z-Pole technology, the Compactor is amazingly only 38 cm (15 inches) long when collapsed. A 4-season pole with 20 cm (8 inches) of our all-new FlickLock Pro® adjustability and ample Powder baskets, it's perfect for touring, split boarding, snowshoeing or throwing in your luggage when the search for snow goes overseas.
(per pair) 625 g (1 lb 6 oz)
105-125 cm (41-49 in)
$119.95
Traverse
The Traverse is our lightweight workhorse touring pole for day-in, day-out backcountry skiing. Made with durable aluminum, it features the all-new FlickLock Pro® system for easy and secure adjustability, a new fluted interior grip for weight reduction, and a tacky grip extension for choke-up on tricky trail sections.
(per pair) 585 g (1 lb 5 oz)
95-145 cm (37-57 in)
$79.95
Whippet Self-Arrest
The Whippet Self-Arrest pole, an iconic time-tested tool in the world of ski mountaineering, gets a complete redesign with a more ergonomic grip and the secure adjustability of our FlickLock Pro®. What remains is the same piece of mind you can self-arrest with the chromoly pick if you lose footing in steep, no-fall terrain. Sold Individually
(single pole) 420 g (1 lb)
97-140 cm (38-55 in)
$99.95
Skiing 2012
Some might say All.I.Can was too successful, too amazing, because now expectations for the Sherpas Cinema's next film are crazy. No sweat for the Sherpas—they love the sky-high pressure and called in an A-List of talent, including BD athletes Callum Pettit and the brother/sister duo of Angel and Johnny Collinson, for their new film. Due out in Winter 2013, it will, no doubt, be a stunner, and star Callum, Angel and Johnny ripping through backcountry spines, pillows and chokingly deep pow throughout North and South America from Bolivia to Alaska.
Watch an exclusive preview of Angel and Johnny's segments in Sherpa Cinema's new film.
Skiers: Angel Collinson and Seth Morrison
Location: Knik River, Alaska
Photographer: Grant Gunderson/TGR
Location: Knik River, Alaska
Photographer: Grant Gunderson/TGR
AvaLung Packs
Revelation AvaLung
Our iconic ski mountaineering pack, the Revelation AvaLung® is updated with ergoACTIV suspension, which provides ample freedom of movement when loaded down for a big backcountry project. Featuring A-frame ski carry, secure and accessible tool organization, and the safety of our improved AvaLung®.
(M/L) 35 L (2,136 cu in)
(M/L) 1.93 kg (4 lb 3 oz)
$279.95
Outlaw AvaLung
The all-new Outlaw AvaLung® is prime for day-trips into the backcountry in search of pristine snow. Supremely comfortable with ergoACTIV suspension, it's also supremely versatile with A-Frame and diagonal ski carry options, front and back zippered access and our HiLo helmet holder. Redesigned AvaLung® built-in.
(M/L) 32 L (1,953 cu in)
(M/L) 1.95 kg (4 lb 4 oz)
$259.95
Covert AvaLung
Whether lapping the low-hanging fruit of lift-served powder in the morning or working the sidecountry when the resort's tracked out, the redesigned Covert AvaLung® is a perfect-sized companion. New ultra-secure ski carry cable and a HiLo helmet holder make the bootpack a breeze, and the pack's integrated, improved AvaLung® offers peace of mind on the descent.
(M/L) 26 L (1,587 cu in)
(M/L) 2.0 kg (4 lb 6 oz)
$249.95
Agent AvaLung
The all-new Agent AvaLung® features a slim profile, easy avy-tool access and organization, HiLo helmet holder, ultra secure diagonal ski-carry system, insulated hydration sleeve and improved AvaLung® system. It's ready to execute any objective in and around the resort.
(M/L) 20 L (1,220 cu in)
(M/L) 1.49 kg (3 lb 4 oz)
$199.95
Bandit AvaLung
Bumps from helis, rides in cats, sidecountry laps or quick tours from a hut—the Bandit AvaLung® holds just the essentials: avy tools, extra layer, hydration system and spare goggles. Seth Morrisson spends weeks every year in Alaska with his and trusts the improved AvaLung in some of the biggest terrain on earth.
11 L (671 cu in)
1.26 kg (2 lb 13 oz)
$179.95
Gloves
Guide
A time-tested classic, the Guide glove is our warmest professional-grade hand protection for 100-plus-day tours of duty, season after season, in the harshest winter environments. The removable liner with boiled wool and PrimaLoft One® is nothing short of toasty and a GORE-TEX® insert with XCR® Product Technology wards off snow and freezing rain.
(M) 312 g (11 oz)
-29/-12 °C (-20/10 °F)
$169.95
Legend
Incredible dexterity and warmth in a premium, low-bulk, under-the-cuff design—it's no wonder we call it the Legend. Made for going fast and big in-bounds or out, the Legend is outfitted with premium features like a supple goat leather palm, PrimaLoft One® insulation, and waterproof/breathable GORE-TEX® insert with XCR® Product Technology.
(M) 236 g (8.3 oz)
-29/-9 °C (-15/15 °F)
$119.95
Spy
Slay a spring powder storm. Hit that tour-to line you've been eyeing all season. Build a booter. Take a run through the pipe. Do it all in style and stay dry. Whatever you chose, the under-the-cuff, BDry&trage;-equipped Spy glove has you covered for all things freeride.
(M) 159 g (5.6 oz)
-7/2 °C (20/35 °F)
$69.95
Soloist
The Soloist was made to keep your hands and fingers warm, dry and dexterous in harsh alpine environments, because chances are you have better things to worry about. The removable liner with BDry™ insert is 100% waterproof, PrimaLoft One® provides warmth, and a leather palm with Kevlar® stitching accepts all kinds of abuse.
(M) 194 g (6.8 oz)
-26/-9 °C (-15/15 °F)
$109.95
Mercury Mitt
From frigid mid-winter storms to slushy spring touring, the Mercury Mitt is versatility defined. The PrimaLoft One® insulated liner is 100% waterproof and features trigger finger dexterity. The abrasion-resistant nylon shell with leather palm patch is durable, lightweight and can be worn alone as temps rise.
(M) 324 g (11.4 oz)
-29/-12 °C (-20/10 °F)
$114.95
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