Gear Review
Black Diamond Guide Glove - Men's
Warm, nimble, dry quickly
By don bowie
Ranked #830 - 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: 4 Yes
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
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: November 9, 2009 By: lub3340747
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
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