Black Diamond Pursuit Glove - 2008 BCS

These gloves have an incredible fit and great dexterity. The softshell makes them just cling to your fingers. Nice gauntlet, light removable liner. No waterproof barrier, but I've become used to using (and drying) softshell gloves for the backcountry. I've actually been looking for gloves like the Pursuits, but actually these have a fatal flaw - no leather up the fingers. Not even one! Not only is this a wear issue, but the smooth softshell fingers decrease the dexterity. You only need to have a carabiner squirt out of your fingers a couple times before you stop using these. A shame really because the Pursuit has a lot to like otherwise. I'm hoping BD will come out with an improved Pursuit 2 next winter.

I have purchased many Black Diamond products and once again they came through for me. These gloves are great! Thin and light, they allow your fingers to move so you can do things. They kept my hands dry and warm while snowboarding for about half the day. Would not recomend them for all day.

These gloves fit small! I ordered them for my husband, did all the measurements according to the size chart and they were too small. The fit seems to be more in line with the women's size chart...which means I got a great pair of gloves out of the deal!! I am more of a mitt girl, but really like the dexterity these afford, plus they are warm, breathable and durable. When I contacted BC.com about the fit issue they shipped us another pair for my hubby and covered the shipping (we're in Canada so it really counts for us!).