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I'm trying to decide between these and the Marmot Ultimate...
By Dan
Ranked #347 - Ski Gloves
December 18, 2008
I'm trying to decide between these and the Marmot Ultimate Guides for skiing and mountaineering. Any suggestions? Also, is the lack of wrist strap on these an issue?
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By war2619792
Ranked #40 - Ski Gloves
December 23, 2008
Tough decision. The materials seem to be about the same, both great brands. Its unfortunate that the BD are lacking the wrist cinch, but they also have to addition of the Pittards goatskin(almost indestructible). I'm sure warmth won't be a factor, as they will both get the job done. In my opinion, if I didn't get my BD Renegade gloves for a steal at the beginning of the season, I would have went for the BD Guide Gloves hands down over the Marmot Ultimate Guide even though I am highly partial to Marmot gear most of the time.The Marmot Ultimate Guides fit way too tightly. I tried large which I usually wear and just sitting still they felt constricting on my fingers, and if I bent them at all forget about it. I tried XL and those were just as bad! Also, the opening on the liners for the Marmot's are barely big enough to get your hands through so it's just frustrating putting the gloves on. While the Marmot's have better materials, the fit is so awful that I chose the BD Guides as my glove.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Dyersburg, Gore-Tex, Pittards goatskin
- Material:
- Four-way stretch nylon with Gore-Tex XCR insert
- Insulation:
- PrimaLoft
- Removable Liner:
- Yes
- Closure:
- Drawstring
- Gauntlet:
- Yes
- Goggle Wipe:
- No
- Nose Wipe:
- Yes
- Weight:
- [Medium] 11.1oz
- Recommended Use:
- Winter climbing, skiing
- Warranty:
- 1 year
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.