Why We Like The Outdoor Research Granite Glove
Carefully crafted, the Outdoor Research Granite Glove is a no-brainer for those in search of a full-grain leather belay and rappel glove. The Granite has a highly dexterous design to give us the natural movement and fingerwork we want when spending long hours on steep granite. Plus, we appreciate that the durable goat leather palm with split suede overlays makes rope burn a distant memory.
Details
- Durable, breathable rappel and belay gloves
- Leather design is ultra-durable and comfortable
- Padding at the back of the hand for extra protection
- Neoprene cuff makes for a soft, comfy fit and feel
- Gusseted wrist entry with hook-and-loop strap for secure fit
- Minimal fingertip seams for long-term durability
- Item #ODRZ8LB
- Material
- [face fabric] goat leather, [overlay] cow split suede, [cuff] 100% neoprene
- Insulation Weight
- lightweight
- Style
- belay/rappel glove
- Closure
- hook-and-loop strap
- Palm Grip
- suede
- Claimed Weight
- 3.4oz
- Activity
- climbing, canyoneering
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 3 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 14, 2023
Comfortable and Dextrous
These are my new favorite belay gloves! I take them up on the wall when I'm doing multipitch climbs and also to the sport crag. They are versatile and generally awesome! I did get some holes in them after some usage, so be aware the durability is an issue, but I really haven't found a glove that's both dextrous and durable. Belay gloves put up with some serious abuse, so I'm not really sure what's reasonable to expect.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
August 22, 2023
Not Durable and fit like skinny jeans for your hands.
I don't have big meaty claws but these gloves seem to fit pretty snugly. I wear a medium glove, but sized up to a large and they still felt very tight around my fingers. I planned to use these for wildland firefighting since we are required to use full leather gloves, but one of the fingers ripped open after swamping juniper branches for not even 10 minutes! Incredibly frustrating given the price point. If you are using these for belaying (and have skinny skinny fingers) I'm sure they're great, but don't make the mistake I did and try to repurpose these as a work glove. They cannot hack it.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
August 30, 2022
Awesome Belay Gloves!
I got these to replace a worn out pair of BEAL gloves that I've had for ten years. These have performed great so far. I can move easily between climbing and belaying and ensure I don't trash my hands before a climb! They fit a bit smaller than expected across the palm but are flexible enough to work well for me!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
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