Chouinard Equipment started producing equipment in 1957, By the late 1980s, the company had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Former Chouinard Equipment employees purchased the company assets in 1989, and formed Black Diamond.
↑ Set 002-005: Chouinard Bashies
- Made in USA [1982–1984].
- #3 – #6
- Bashies are similar to copperheads but made for larger shallow cracks. They came in six sizes.
↑ 002: Chouinard Bashies
- Made in USA [1982–1984].
- #3, 20x14x9.5 mm.
↑ 003: Chouinard Bashies
- Made in USA [1982–1984].
- #4, 22x18x12 mm.
↑ 004: Chouinard Bashies
- Made in USA [1982–1984].
- #5, 25x22x14.5 mm.
↑ 005: Chouinard Bashie
- Made in USA [1982–1984].
- #6, 29x25x17 mm.