Sneak peek of next season's Black Diamond snow safety products
Black Diamond has been busy upgrading and creating new product this year and you’ll get to see the fruits of their labour in fall 2013. New product for the 2013/14 ski season from Black Diamond include 6 new shovels, 5 new probes, a new snow saw pro and 3 updated alpine touring ski boots.
NEW Shovels
An entirely new line up of shovels which include the Black Diamond Evac 9 and Evac 7 shovels which function in standard and hoe modes. The Black Diamond Transfer 3 shovel and the Deploy 7 and Deploy 3 shovels. And last but not least the no-frills aluminum Lynx shovel.
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Black Diamond Evac 9 & Evac 7 Shovels
A multi-function tool for comprehensive backcountry use, the Evac is Black Diamond’s top-of-the line shovel and features two configurations: standard shovel and hoe mode. The ultra-durable construction and super compact design are ideal for both daily snow study and fast avalanche response.
Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel
With a redesigned blade construction for cleaner snow study and easier stomping through hard avy debris, the Transfer is the workhorse shovel with a removable, extendable shaft for working in deep pits.
Black Diamond Deploy 3 & Deploy 7 Shovels
A curved, trapezoidal shaft that nests inside the blade, the Deploy is our go-to shovel for rapid emergency response and compact, minimalist storage.
Black Diamond Lynx shovel
A durable, no-frills aluminum shovel with a T-handle and fixed shaft, the Lynx is a simple and streamlined snow mover.
NEW Probes
An entirely new line up of Quickdraw Probes in Pro Carbon 320, Carbon 240 and aluminum 300cm, 280cm and 240cm.
Black Diamond Quickdraw Pro Carbon 320 & Quickdraw Probes Pro Carbon 240 Probes
- Updated dual QuickDraw speed ferrules make for extremely fast deployment with maximum durability
- Rapid deployment stuffsack integrates with the probe’s pull cord for one-pull readiness
- Non-slip grip provides secure purchase, even with wet gloves
- Oversized, durable alloy tip improves probing sensitivity by creating a hole larger than the probe shaft
- High-visibility 1 cm markings
Black Diamond Pro Tour 300, Pro Tour 280 & Pro Tour 240
- Updated dual QuickDraw speed ferrules make for extremely fast deployment with maximum durability
- Rapid deployment stuffsack integrates with the probe’s pull cord for
one-pull readiness
- Non-slip grip provides secure purchase, even with wet gloves
- Oversized, durable alloy tip improves probing sensitivity by creating a
hole larger than the probe shaft
- High-visibility 1 cm markings
NEW Snow Saw
A new snow saw called the Black Diamond Snow Saw Pro which features a compact, folding design and a serrated, stainless steel blade.
NEW Alpine Touring Ski Boots
For 2014, Black Diamond has decked out their Alpine Tour Series boots with a fresh look as well as a warm, comfortable and completely redesigned liner based on the liner from their award-winning Factor Mx Boots. The Alpine Tour Liner’s high-performance, out-of-box fit is also thermoformable and comes with a 103-mm V-shaped last and a reflective metalized Strobel base for all-day, coldweather comfort.
Black Diamond Quadrant Alpine Touring Ski Boots
- Triax Pivot frame with Flex 120, 40° of resistance-free touring motion and locking QuickWire buckles
- Plastic liner tongue for a smooth, evenly distributed flex and a wide power strap
- AT liner with reflective metalized Strobel base, articulated flex zones and taped seams for all-day cold-weather touring comfort
- Rockered, rubber outsole with integrated tech inserts provides dramatic grip and durability
- 103 mm V-shaped last with performance, out-of-box fit; 100% thermoformable
Black Diamond Prime Alpine Touring Ski Boots
- Triax Pivot Frame with Flex 110, 40º of resistance-free touring motion and locking QuickWire cuff buckles
- New plastic liner tongue for a smooth, evenly distributed flex and a wide power strap
- AT liner with reflective metalized Strobel base, articulated flex zones and taped seams for all-day cold-weather touring comfort
- Rockered rubber outsole with integrated tech inserts provides dynamic grip and durability
- 103 mm V-shaped last with performance, out-of-box fit; 100% thermoformable
Black Diamond Swift Alpine Touring Ski Boots
- Triax Pivot Frame with Flex 100, 40º of resistance-free touring motion and locking QuickWire cuff buckles
- New plastic liner tongue for a smooth, evenly distributed flex and a wide power strap
- AT liner with reflective metalized Strobel base, articulated flex zones and taped seams for all-day cold-weather touring comfort
- Rockered rubber outsole with integrated tech inserts provides dynamic grip and durability
- 103 mm V-shaped last with performance, out-of-box fit; 100% thermoformable
NEW Lighting
In addition to fresh colours and graphics, Black Diamonds ReVolt and Cosmo headlamps get more lumens and a new, more intuitive user interface. They’ve also completely redesigned
their go-to ultralight headlamp, the Ion. With a sleek, modern, touch-sensitive housing and an incredible 80 lumens, it’s the brightest light for its size on the market.
Black Diamond Revolt
- One TriplePower LED, two SinglePower white LEDs and two SinglePower red LEDs emit up to 130 lumens (max setting with alkaline batteries)
- Red night vision mode has proximity and strobe settings, and activates without cycling through the white mode
- Sleek, low-profile design uses three Black Diamond AAA Rechargeable Batteries or standard alkaline or lithium batteries
- Settings include full strength in proximity and distance modes, dimming, strobe, red night vision and lock mode
- Three-level power meter shows remaining battery life for three seconds after switching on headlamp
- Protected against splashing or sprayed water from any angle (IPX 4)
Black Diamond Cosmos
- One TriplePower LED, two SinglePower white LEDs and one SinglePower red LEDs emit up to 90 lumens on max setting
- Red night vision mode has proximity and strobe settings and activates without cycling through the white mode
- Sleek, low-profile design uses three Black Diamond AAA Rechargeable Batteries or standard alkaline or lithium batteries
- Settings include full strength in proximity and distance modes, dimming, strobe, red night vision and lock mode
- Three-level power meter shows remaining battery life for three seconds after switching on headlamp
- Protected against splashing or sprayed water from any angle (IPX 4)
Black Diamond Ion
The smallest, lightest and most compact fully functional headlamp that runs on AAA batteries, the Ion features a powerful, modern design for ultralight outings and emergency use.
- One DoublePower LED and one SinglePower red LED emit up to 80 lumens on max setting
- Modern touch-control housing runs on two AAA lithium, standard alkaline or rechargeable batteries (comes with lithiums for lightweight cold-weather performance)
- Settings include full strength in proximity and distance modes, dimming, strobe, red night vision and lock mode
- Protected against splashing or sprayed water from any angle (IPX 4)
For the low down on Black Diamonds new skis and the Black Diamond Jetforce Halo Avalanche Airbag Pack read this post and have a watch of the following video: