Gear Review
Black Diamond Guide Glove - Men's
Warm, nimble, dry quickly
By don bowie
Ranked #142 - Ski Gloves
September 30, 2009
The BD Guide excels over other gloves for a few reasons people typically overlook. 1) The articulated fingers mean that gripping poles and tools feel nimble and secure- so your fingers are warm without fighting the fabrics. 2) The removable liner dries quickly- for me, this means overnight in my sleeping bag- so they are not blocks of ice the next day. 3) They withstand rope work very well, including expedition use and rappelling on thin ropes- and the leather palms are super durable and can sill grip frozen lines. Warmth, high performance, durable, and quick drying. Perfect.
View Details: Black Diamond Guide Glove - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 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
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2 Comments Last Reply: November 9, 2009 By: lub3340747
I agree the leather is nice and would be ok for rappelling , But the fingers being used for anything as you say articulate I don't agree they are huge and fat . They glove liners do not hold the heat in . I have tested these gloves over 10 times in high winds and temps under 20 they are a joke. I had to leave a expedition do to my hands going numb. They are well constructed with great leather they are way over priced and marked way out of their depth as a extreme glove! The hestra heli glove is half the price and bow these away in extreme temps. The fingers are also alot more contoured for ropes and ascenders . Try them you will return the guides. Maybe bd will some day add a cord lease !!! guess they figure when take your glove comes off and the wins take it or you loose it in the snow you can just deal!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Gloves are well made and the liner is easy to remove and replace. Have not used them in real cold weather. Time will tell. R.Luby
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No