Black diamond apparel fuses high end materials with interesting designs to produce quality apparel that s as good as anything else on the market.
Black diamond stance belay jacket review.
On may 14 2019 may 21 2020 by brian.
One hundred and eighty grams of thermolite insulation is packed into the body arms and hood of the coat wrapping you in a warm glowing cocoon of comfort.
Black diamond stance belay parka.
They assured me that the jacket was cut oversized and a large would work for me at 6.
Designed as an ultra warm climbing belay jacket the black diamond stance parka is built to keep you warm on cold days.
I bought the stance belay parka last winter when i was looking for an.
This means less cold spots and more loft.
It s plenty trim yet it keeps you toasty with ease.
After much hemming and hawing between the das parka from patagonia and the cierco from arc teryx i opted for the black diamond stance.
Black diamond created the belay parka for those mind numbingly cold days when your teeth are chattering and you re seriously contemplating taking up beach volleyball.
The black diamond stance belay pants are great for staying warm in the deep freeze.
Since 1957 we have been dedicated to designing and constructing the world s best climbing skiing mountain gear.
So i checked on sizing with black diamond.
It is as described a good belay parka.
Featuring thermolite insulation this parka is like wearing a sleeping bag if your sleeping bag was compatible with a harness and actually offered full use of your arms.
Fit finish details are all excellent.
Quality of the stitching is good and the feel is quite good.
The first thing i tell people and what others are noticing is how warm this jacket is.
The un coated pertex nylon shell is excellent.
Putting it on is like wearing a sleeping bag that you can easily move in.
This belay parka is very warm fit is a little snug.
Skiing ice climbing not having to pick up dog poop are all great.
So it seems like a good time to finish up this review.
But there s something special about being warm and cozy while breathing subzero air.
Black diamond discontinued the stance parka.
The warmth is superb especially given the low retail price.
It quickly became my staple jacket.
