Black Diamond Men's Stretch Recon Shell

Black Diamond Men's Recon Stretch Shell

A high-performance stretch hardshell built for skiers who want serious waterproofing and breathability in a jacket that moves with them on the skin track and on steep descents without restricting movement or suffocating on the climb. The Recon Stretch's BD.dry 3L fabric, four-way stretch construction, pit zips, and skin-compatible internal pockets make it as capable on a backcountry objective as it is on a deep powder resort day.

Why We Carry It
It's the hardshell we recommend for backcountry and resort skiers who want a technical, fully featured stretch shell that handles deep storm cycles and long skin track days without managing two different jackets for different objectives.

Highlights

• BD.dry 3L waterproof and breathable shell in four-way stretch — Black Diamond's engineered waterproof, breathable, and windproof three-layer technology in an 85% nylon and 15% elastane face fabric for genuine weather protection and unrestricted movement in every direction. 20,000mm waterproof rating and 20,000g breathability for deep days and high-output touring without choosing between staying dry and staying comfortable.
• Ski-helmet compatible hood — A structured, adjustable hood designed to fit over a ski helmet for full storm-day protection without the hood collapsing or shifting during high-speed skiing and variable conditions.
• DWR-treated pit zip vents — Underarm venting that dumps heat efficiently on the skin track and during high-output resort laps without opening the front zipper and losing core warmth. DWR-treated for weather resistance at the vent opening.
• PU coated center front zipper — A waterproof zipper that keeps the main closure fully sealed in deep snow and heavy precipitation without a draft flap adding bulk over the chest.
• Chest pocket plus two skin-compatible internal drop pockets — A zippered chest pocket for essentials and two internal mesh drop pockets sized for skins, extra layers, or gear that needs to stay accessible without opening a main compartment. A practical storage system for skiers who transition between touring and descending throughout the day.
• Lift pass pocket on the left arm — A dedicated pass pocket for quick, gloves-on access at the lift without digging through a chest or hand pocket.
• Removable internal powder skirt — Seals out snow at the waist during deep powder skiing and can be removed for skin track use when the skirt creates unnecessary restriction on uphill movement.
• Adjustable cuffs — Dial in the sleeve fit over gloves for a complete cold and snow seal at the wrist without a fixed cuff that gaps around different glove thicknesses.
• Integrated RECCO reflector — A passive safety feature that allows search and rescue teams to locate the wearer in an avalanche or backcountry emergency without batteries or activation.
• 791-gram weight at 30.5-inch center back — A competitive weight for a fully taped, three-layer waterproof hardshell with four-way stretch and a complete backcountry feature set.

Best For

Backcountry and resort skiers who want a high-performance stretch hardshell with serious waterproofing, genuine breathability, and skin-compatible storage for deep storm cycles, long touring days, and high-output skiing on both sides of the rope.

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