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• QC Lab: To Screamer or not to Screamer?

  This post comes direct from QA Manager Corey LaForge, who returned from a recent ascent of the Eiger Norwand with some questions about Yates Screamers that he promptly put to the test here in our lab. Mehr erfahren >

• QC LAB: Via Ferrata

  This month, KP and the crew discuss a via ferrata accident (NOT involving Black Diamond gear) that happened in Europe this summer, along with the ins and outs and proper use of via ferrata equipment. Mehr erfahren >

• QC Lab: Weakness of Nose-hooked Carabiners

  I've seen and/or heard of only a handful of carabiners that have broken in the field, and most have broken in the same way: nose hooked. The nose of the carabiner gets hung up on something. Mehr erfahren >

• QC Lab: Welches ist der beste Knoten zum Abseilen?

  Rappel knot choice (Double Fisherman's, Ring Bend or Euro Death/Overhand) has always been up for a large amount of debate. Mehr erfahren >

• QC Lab: Worn Anchors

  Over time cold shuts, leaver biners and chain links wear from countless lowers. Will these grooved-out anchors hold? Will the sharp edges trash your rope? Mehr erfahren >

• QC Lab—Re-slinging Camalots and C3s

  One of the most common questions we get at Black Diamond is regarding reslinging our Camalots, Camalot C3s and Camalot X4s. Gear doesn't last forever and eventually your cams will need to be reslung. Mehr erfahren >

• QC Lab: How Ice Screws Are Made

  Check out this QC Lab with KP and the crew as they tour you through our factory floor and show you firsthand how we manufacture ice screws. Mehr erfahren >

• Tech Tip: Taper Trimming Your Skins

  Dialing in your new backcountry kit for the season? Straight from our design crew, this latest tech tip about taper trimming your skins will help make the uphill a little more enjoyable. Mehr erfahren >

• QC Lab: Personal Anchor Systems Explained

  Kolin Powick und sein QC Lab Team tauchen in die Welt der Personal Anchor Systems ein und bieten einen umfassenden Einblick… wie üblich. Mehr erfahren >

• QC Lab: Old vs. New Gear Testing

  KP and the QC Lab crew answer four consumer questions about the strength of old, new, and old-new (yeah that’s a thing) gear. Mehr erfahren >

• QC Lab Playlist

  Pushing gear to the ultimate breaking point requires a rocking soundtrack. Mehr erfahren >

• QC Lab: Draws in a Gym

  As you know, I've tested many fixed quickdraws from sport routes from all over the country. A while ago a gym owner asked me about replacing draws at a gym and how they compare to draws outside. Mehr erfahren >

• QC LAB: FULL STRENGTH HAUL LOOPS

  This month KP and the crew tackle a question that is often heard at the base of the crag. What does full strength really mean? Mehr erfahren >

• QC LAB: Gear Doesn't Last Forever – CRAMPONS

  Our QA engineers take a look at the realistic life span of a crampon. Mehr erfahren >

• QC LAB: Gear Doesn't Last Forever - SLINGS and QUICKDRAWS

  This month, KP and the crew present Part III of their Gear Doesn't Last Forever series (check out Part I and Part II), where they investigate the complex world of slings and quickdraws. Enjoy. Mehr erfahren >

• QC LAB: Gear Doesn't Last Forever—Ice Tool Picks

  This month is first part of a series the QA engineers are doing on gear lifespan. Gear, no matter how well designed and constructed, doesn't last forever. First off, they'll focus on ice tool picks. Mehr erfahren >