A new ski for this season, the Helio Recon is an impressive all rounder for the committed tourer. Happy laying tracks in deep fresh snow, slicing up packed powder or gripping on steep, hard conditions. Based around the award winning Helio 95 the Recon swaps to a slightly heavier Poplar wood core, giving it the edge on crustier, more variable snow as well as boosting edge grip. Dampening built in to the sidewalls helps create a smooth, powerful ride, working perfectly with the rocker/camber/rocker profile. The rocker on the nose aids floatation & steering, whilst the tail rocker improves the balance & ease of turn release by reducing hooking. Camber through the centre ensures more grip & control; a pre-preg fibreglass layup assists in keeping the weight down by reducing any excess glue. It’s a lightweight ski that offers the performance of regular all mountain options but with the uphill ability of a proper tour model. Very impressive! ...

The Men's Heritage Equipment for Alpinists Tee celebrates Black Diamond’s 25-year commitment to making the best climbing gear possible. Made from organic cotton stretch jersey: the lightweight fabric is soft & comfortable against the skin. ...

The Men's Heritage Equipment for Alpinists Tee celebrates Black Diamond’s 25-year commitment to making the best climbing gear possible. Made from organic cotton stretch jersey: the lightweight fabric is soft & comfortable against the skin. ...

The Men's Heritage Equipment for Alpinists Tee celebrates Black Diamond’s 25-year commitment to making the best climbing gear possible. Made from organic cotton stretch jersey: the lightweight fabric is soft & comfortable against the skin. ...

The Men's Heritage Equipment for Alpinists Tee celebrates Black Diamond’s 25-year commitment to making the best climbing gear possible. Made from organic cotton stretch jersey: the lightweight fabric is soft & comfortable against the skin. ...

Black Diamond's six-pack of Hot Wire 12cm quickdraws offer performance & value. Made with a hot forged construction for strength ...

Black Diamond's exciting Hydra Ice Tool is the culmination of decades of innovation. The geometry of its hydroformed, ultra-stiff shaft comes into its own on the steepest ice, mixed or dry-tooling lines. The modular grip accommodates all hand sizes, with pre-shaped contours providing exceptional stability. Supplied with Black Diamond's Ice pick, its unique geometry suits pure ice climbing. Two head-weight sets
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- allow you to customise balance for precise pick placement. The base spike is compatible with a 4mm cord for leash attachment. Black Diamond's Integrated Component Exchange (I.C.E) system brings exceptional modularity. You can swap to their Alpine, Mixed & Dry picks to tailor the axe to your specific route needs. The I.C.E system allows an adze/hammer to be added, & you can replace the included spike with a larger alpine spike. All extra elements are sold separately. The Hydra is perfect for ice climbing, & thanks to the built-in modularity, you c...

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Black Diamond's I.C.E Mixed Pick delivers superior performance on alpine & mixed terrain. Made with a steep pick angle & long chiselled tip, it achieves stable placement on even the most marginal edges. It's compatible with Black Diamond's Hydra ice tool. The small chicken head spike pattern on the pick's head enhances stability on stein pulls when the ice axe is inverted. Made from chromoly steel, Black Diamond's proprietary heat-treated process makes the pick stay sharper for longer. ...

Black Diamond's Ice Clipper will keep your ice screws organised & accessible. Clipped to a harness, the flat back of the Ice

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Black Diamond's Ice Clipper will keep your ice screws organised & accessible. Clipped to a harness, the flat back of the Ice Clipper prevents rotation while a flat top shelf lets you stack screws out of the way when searching for the proper size. With a wide wiregate design, it can hold up to six ice screws at a time. ...