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Black Diamond W Alpine Start Hoody
The Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody is the ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a lightweight and compact softshell for their adventures. This jacket, designed specifically for women, features an updated fit that offers optimal freedom of movement and comfort. The Schoeller StretchWoven fabric ensures excellent breathability and provides reliable protection against moderate weather conditions and wind.
One particularly practical feature is that the Alpine Start Hoody packs down small and stows easily in a backpack—perfect for hikes where every gram counts. The elasticated cuffs on the hood, sleeves, and hem not only ensure a snug fit but also provide warmth and comfort, even when the jacket is worn under a climbing harness. Made from a durable nylon-spandex blend, it offers the flexibility and durability needed for a wide variety of outdoor activities.
One particularly practical feature is that the Alpine Start Hoody packs down small and stows easily in a backpack—perfect for hikes where every gram counts. The elasticated cuffs on the hood, sleeves, and hem not only ensure a snug fit but also provide warmth and comfort, even when the jacket is worn under a climbing harness. Made from a durable nylon-spandex blend, it offers the flexibility and durability needed for a wide variety of outdoor activities.
Product details
- Made for:
- Ladies
- Optimal for:
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- Hiking
- Hood:
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- yes
- Material properties:
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- )
- Breathable
- Stretchable Materials
- Features:
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- Breathable
- The Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody is an extremely lightweight softshell that can be packed away small in your backpack. The Schoeller StretchWoven fabric offers breathability and weather protection on windy ridges or in wet weather. The revised, women's-specific fit offers greater freedom of movement and unrestricted movement sequences so that you can move forwards even in windy and cold conditions. The elasticated hood edge, cuffs and hem provide warmth and a good fit that is ideal for wearing under a climbing harness.
- Features:
- breathable
Summary
| Gender: | Unisex, Women |
| Activity: | Climb & Boulder, Hiking, Via Ferrata |
| Features (Jackets): | Adjustable Hood, Helmet compatible hood, Hood, Pack-away pocket |
| Fabrics: | DWR impregnated, Nylon |
| Characteristics: | breathable, lightweight, stretchable, water repellent, windproof |
| Cut: | Slim fit |
| Features (Tops): | Chest pocket |
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How to choose the right size
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Size
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XXS
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XS
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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Collar circumference(cm)
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33
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34,5
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35,5
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36,5
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38
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40,5
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Chest(cm)
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78,5-81
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82,5-86,5
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87,5-91,5
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92,5-98
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99-105,5
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106,5-114
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Sleeve length(cm)
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75
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76
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77,5
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79
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80
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80
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Waist(cm)
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59,5-63,5
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65-68,5
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69,5-74
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75-80
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81-89
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90-99
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Hips(cm)
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87,5-91,5
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87,5-91,5
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92,5-96,5
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97,5-103
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104-110,5
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111,5-120,5
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|
Size
|
XXS
|
XS
|
S
|
M
|
L
|
XL
|
|
Collar circumference(cm)
|
33
|
34,5
|
35,5
|
36,5
|
38
|
40,5
|
|
Chest(cm)
|
78,5-81
|
82,5-86,5
|
87,5-91,5
|
92,5-98
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99-105,5
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106,5-114
|
|
Sleeve length(cm)
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75
|
76
|
77,5
|
79
|
80
|
80
|
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Waist(cm)
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59,5-63,5
|
65-68,5
|
69,5-74
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75-80
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81-89
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90-99
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|
Hips(cm)
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87,5-91,5
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87,5-91,5
|
92,5-96,5
|
97,5-103
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104-110,5
|
111,5-120,5
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How to measure
- 1. Collar circumference:Measured around the larynx. Measured at the level of the larynx. The tape should not constrict and must be passed around the neck horizontally.
- 2. Chest:Measure the circumference at the widest part of the chest (under the armpits)
- 3. Sleeve length:The distance from top of shoulder joint to arm wrist. Angle the arm slightly and pass the tape through the elbow as well.
- 4. Waist:Measured the waist circumference below the navel. The measuring tape should not constrict the belly keeping the tape horizontal around the body.
- 5. Hips:Measure the hips circumference at the fullest part of the seat keeping the tape horizontal around the body.