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Black Diamond athlete Connor Herson climbing in Yosemite, CA.

Gear Myths: The Helmet Question—When Should You Wear a Helmet and Why?

In this Gear Myths, we’re opening the lid (pun intended) on the topic of helmets—more specifically, how climbers decide when to wear helmets and a few predictions on the future of the brain bucket.

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Photographer: Christian Adam

Athlete: Connor Herson

Location: Yosemite, CA

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Three climbers inspect a boulder before attempting to climb it.

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Black Diamond athlete Connor Herson wearing the First Light Hoody.

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Black Diamond athlete Timmy Kang wearing the Approach down hoody.

The Approach
Down Hoody

Our new and improved premium lightweight and packable design,
inspired by “no pack and a pared down rack” kind of days.

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Photographer: Victoria Kohner

Location: Bishop, CA

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Project Flannels. Black Diamond athlete Connor Herson climbing in the Project Flannel.

Project Flannels

Your new go-to flannel for fall.

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Photographer: Christian Adam

Location: Indian Creek, UT

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