Black Diamond Alpine Aiders
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Black Diamond Alpine Aiders

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2025-07-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great 5 step

Comfortable to use. Would have liked a small pouch to compact and store it when not in use. 10/10 this is a sturdy lightweight 5 step.

Andrew H.

2025-06-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

New and improved Alpine Aider

I got a third aider for a long traverse to go with my older alpine aiders. The new one uses burlier webbing- essentially the same dimension webbing, but thicker and stiffer. The loops are a minutely different, but again, essentially the same. Same length and number of steps.

Mar H.

2024-06-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple & Functional

It's a basic, full-size, lightweight aider. Functional and compact.

Perry H.

2023-11-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So lightweight you don't even

So lightweight you don't even realize you are carrying it! It's perfect!

Ashley G.

2023-06-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great rope ascent

Bought this for ascending rope, foot loops are better than a runner

Jeff R.

2023-05-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

As promised!

Light, strong, functional. Perfect concise solution to our occasional tactical climbing problem.

Dave P.

2023-04-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lightweight and compact

Easy to use, very packable and does what it needs. Highly recommend BD!!

Cyle C.

2022-09-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for adding height to my climbing sticks

I have been using this to add height ti climbing sticks for my tree saddle. It really helps give a solid step to climb up as I place more sticks. I have not used for aid climbing on rock yet, but havr no doubt I will get same performance.

David B.

2017-08-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Light and durable

This is my go to alpine aider. No bulk and easy to find steps

Ward

2015-10-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Light

These are great for those light and fast walls. If you are mostly free climbing with a couple pitches of aid or spotty sections of aid then these are great. Just used these on The Nose in a day and they worked great. If you are going to be climbing pitch after pitch of aid then go with something a little heavier and thicker under foot to save your feet from getting destroyed.

Ben

Black Diamond Alpine Aiders Specifications

  • Strength

    1349 lbf

  • Weight

    4.2 oz

  • Packed Weight

    0.35 lb

  • Fabric Material

    Yes

  • Reinforced 5-step design

    Yes

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Light

By Ben

These are great for those light and fast walls. If you are mostly free climbing with a couple pitches of aid or spotty sections of aid then these are great. Just used these on The Nose in a day and they worked great. If you are going to be climbing pitch after pitch of aid then go with something a little heavier and thicker under foot to save your feet from getting destroyed.

Great 5 step

By Andrew H.

Comfortable to use. Would have liked a small pouch to compact and store it when not in use. 10/10 this is a sturdy lightweight 5 step.

Black Diamond Alpine Aiders
The Black Diamond Alpine Aiders offer a great combination of durability and functionality for alpine and big wall climbers. Ideal for mountain or big wall climbs, these are an ultra-light version of the Etrier that comes in a reinforced five-step design. The design works great when a climber is aiming for speedier ascents when weight is crucial. Plus, these alpine aiders are built from 16mm (5/8 in) nylon webbing, which is extremely durable and ideal to use for aid climbing. Designed for free routes with a few moves of aid, these dependable alpine aiders always get the job done. Mountain and big wall climbers rely on these to help them reach the top in no time. Boasting of compactness, durability, and reliability, these alpine aiders are definitely a must-have staple for every climber. Purchase the Black Diamond Alpine Aiders right away!

Black Diamond Alpine Aiders Features

  • 16mm (5/8 in) nylon webbing is very compact
  • Reinforced five-step design
  • Designed for free routes with a few moves of aid
  • Strength : 10 kN, 2248 lbf
  • Sold individually

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Key Features

  • Reinforced five-step design
  • 16mm nylon webbing
  • Lightweight version of the Etrier