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Black Diamond Guide Glove - Men's

Item #BLD1197 | 22 in Stock
5 Star Rating

HELLBOY!!!!

By Ranked #44 - Ski Gloves November 26, 2008

Well I finally tested for myself these gloves.
Almost everyone you talk to will reco these
for the coldest weather. They are without question the warmest
on the planet. 10 below 20 below would not matter and they are very well made.
you do give up alot of movement they are stiff out of the box. You will look like Hellboy with these on. They are big but true to size large will be good for most. The leather they use on the glove is made by Pittard's of England the best they make.
and it even smells good!!! the liner is like having your hands in a sheep's wool. The only gloves
made that come close are the Mountain Hard wear Habanero that I tested . Habs offer alot more ease of movement and are also very well made.
Best in class next to the guides . I decided to keep both the habanero for the not so very cold days, that I need to use my walking poles or just need my hands alot for , and the guides
when my hands are freezing . I did like the Habs one hand cinch on the wrist the guides dont have that feature. I don't reco taking out the
insert on the guides they are in tight for a reason. If you read others that say these are not warm its a person who has not worn them.
I tried both gloves so others on here would have a choice on two of the best gloves made. It was close to 300.00 but I think I will save
others time and money by this test. I also tested the Marmot's big selling work glove pass it by its junk next to these two.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[shell] four-way stretch nylon; [palm] goat leather 
Insulation:
PrimaLoft One, wool; [lining] fleece 
Removable Liner:
yes 
Waterproofing:
Gore-Tex insert 
Closure:
Drawstring, elastic cuff 
Gauntlet:
yes 
Nose Wipe:
no 
Weight:
11.6 oz 
Recommended Use:
skiing, mountaineering 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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