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Black Diamond Guide Glove - Men's

Item #BLD1071 | 205 in Stock
3 Star Rating

Great Glove, too warm for 4-corners skiing

By Ranked #1039 - Ski Gloves December 8, 2008

-Dexterity: 1 turn. This should not be construed as being a "bad rating". Given that this was the warmest glove with the most insulation within the class, dexterity should not be a factor when requiring something this warm. Given skiing in the 4 corners region, it is overkill and warrants the low rating for me.

-Removable liner: 2 turns. The liner is basic, but not really usable outside the shell.

-Wrist fit: 3 turns. Elastic, no wrist strap, but firm and tight.

-Palm material: 3 turns. Heavy duty leather, great doubling of leather in key areas, tacky and soft.

-Overall Construction: 3 turns. Well designed and fits great, but lacks idiot strap which I would add as a modification.

-Verdict: 2.4 turns. If I were looking for a very warm/hot glove, the dexterity and removable liner points would have been higher, rendering this the overall winner. Minus points only for this reason. Great glove and decent dexterity for amount of insulation material to include wool.

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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 

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