An ultralight softshell designed to shield weight conscious climbers from ridgeline gusts and light weather, the Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody features Schoeller stretch-woven fabric to provide highly breathable and highly packable weather resistance. An updated, women’s specific silhouette provides an increased range of motion and unrestricted movement, so that you can keep climbing even in windy and cold conditions. Elastic banding on hood, cuffs, and hem seals in warmth and secures fit, while a drop hem is harness-compatible.
You can’t tell the history of climbing and mountain sports without telling the history of Black Diamond. Born from the ashes of Chouinard Equipment in 1989, Black Diamond thrives today as a leading innovator in climbing, skiing, and mountain equipment.
| Size | Chest | Hip | Arm Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 31 - 32 in 78.5 - 81 cm | 32.5 - 34 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm | 29.5 in 75 cm |
| XS | 32.5 - 34 in 82.5 - 86.5 cm | 34.5 - 36 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm | 30 in 76 cm |
| S | 34.5 - 36 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm | 36.5 - 38 in 92.5 - 96.5 cm | 30.5 in 77.5 cm |
| M | 36.5 - 38.5 in 92.5 - 98 cm | 38.5 - 40.5 in 97.5 - 103 cm | 31 in 79 cm |
| L | 39 - 41.5 in 99 - 105.5 cm | 41 - 43.5 in 104 - 110.5 cm | 31.5 in 80 cm |
| XL | 42 - 45 in 106.5 - 114 cm | 44 - 47.5 in 111.5 - 120.5 cm | 31.5 in 80 cm |
Designed to fit slim to the body for an athletic, low-profile fit without restricting mobility and accommodating base layers or light midlayers.
A classic universal fit with comfortable ease. May feature slight body shaping, but predominantly straighter fit that will accommodate midlayers more comfortably.
Generous through the body for a casual loose-to-oversized fit without shaping. Designed for comfort, it accommodates heavier mid-layers.
Measure around the chest/bust just under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
Measure from the center back of the neck, across the shoulder, and down the arm to the wrist.
Measure around the widest point of the hips.
Measure around the narrowest part of the waist.
