Black Diamond Recon Stretch Ski Shell - Men's
Black Diamond
$499.00
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Product Insights & Style Tips
From bell-to-bell resort laps to snowy skin tracks, the Black Diamond Recon Stretch Ski Shell moves with you. The face fabric is a stretch nylon blend with elastane, sitting on a 3-layer BD.dry membrane that stays stubbornly weatherproof while letting heat vent. A PFC-free DWR finish beads moisture, and fully sealed seams keep the chill at bay. The helmet-compatible hood nods to serious days, while the matte rugged aesthetic keeps apres-ready vibes intact.
Movement is unhindered thanks to the stretch face that follows your lines, yet the silhouette remains streamlined enough to layer over a midlayer without bulk. Dual chest and hand pockets, plus pit zips for quick cooling, keep essentials and breathability in check. A removable powder skirt locks out snow when the wind picks up, and an integrated RECCO reflector adds reassurance on backcountry days.
Black Diamond leans into rugged, performance-first design with recycled materials and a truly versatile one-shell solution for skiers who never slow down. The Recon Stretch blends resort practicality with backcountry reads, making it easy to pair with technical pants or a clean baselayer setup and to transition from storm days to lift lines to apres.
Materials / Fabrication
- BD.dry (3-layer) breathable waterproof membrane
- Face fabric: 84% recycled nylon, 16% elastane
- PFC-free DWR finish
- Fully sealed seams
- Helmet-compatible hood
- Dual chest pockets
- Hand pockets
- Pit zips for ventilation
- Removable powder skirt
- Integrated RECCO reflector
- One-shell solution for resort skiers
- Responsible Collection: Recycled/Repurposed Material
- Waterproof rating: 20,000 mm
- Breathability rating: 20,000 g/m2
- Seams: fully sealed
Recommended Care
- Close all zippers and fastenings; machine wash cold on gentle cycle with a mild detergent; avoid fabric softeners or bleach
- Reproof with a DWR spray that is PFC-free if water beads no longer form on the fabric
- Tumble dry on low heat or hang dry away from direct heat; do not iron
- Store clean and completely dry; hang to avoid creasing
Fit Notes
- The stretch face fabric, with elastane, provides added mobility across the torso and arms.
- Helmet-compatible hood accommodates helmet use for storm protection.
- Pit zips offer quick ventilation to help regulate temperature during high exertion.
- Removable powder skirt keeps blower snow at bay.