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2010 Black Diamond Guide Glove | Reviewed On: January 15, 2010

Gear Reviews>>Gloves>>Mid Weight>>Black Diamond Guide Glove
PRODUCT SUMMARY
By BrennanLagasse

THE GOOD
Performance:
These gloves are form fitting and combine absolute comfort with amazing performance. They are the best "warm" glove I've ever used. They are moldable enough to ski the resort and for simple backcountry tours, yet they perform even better from a mountaineering standpoint with their ability to handle tools, climb, and negotiate ice/rock/snow. Their warmth is solid and the gauntlet keeps cold snow out of your cuffs for an even better chance of staying warm.

THE BAD
These gloves are a bit cumbersome. For intimate gripping like taking notes while digging a snow pit or using smaller pieces of gear/first aid from your pack, they're not that easy. However,
that sorta comes with the territory if you're looking to buy a glove like this. Also, the reason I say "warm" glove above is because for those of us who have a greater tendency for having cold hands, I have to warn you, your hands will still get cold. While these gloves are the best "warm" gloves I've ever used, because I fall into the "cold hands" category, you should be warned they are not 100% anti-cold.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you're looking for warm gloves that actually perform, this might be your best option. Although there is a possibility of cold hands if your circulation is not up to par, I don't think there's another glove around that can up the BD Guide Glove. They're constructed to stand the test of time and their performance with ice tools and even ski poles is amazing. Comfy, stylish and a bomber design make this as good of a warm glove as there is in the ski industry.
OUR ADVICE

Best in Test




AVG USER ADVICE

Solid

REVIEW SPECS
VALUE4/5, As warm of a glove as you're going to find, bomber waterproofing and built for longevity
COMFORT4/5, Amazing comfort for a bulky glove, which makes it great for skiing in the cold, not so much for things like working on a snow pit
WATERPROOF5/5, Bomber
WARMTH4/5, Like I said, as warm of a glove as you'll find, but if your circulation is not amazing, getting cold hands will still happen
TESTING LOCATIONS Antarctica, Patagonian Argentina, Lake Tahoe, CA

Gear Reviews>>Gloves>>Mid Weight>>Black Diamond Guide Glove
PRODUCT SPECS
AVG PRICE$160.00
SHELL MATERIAL4-way stretch Scholler
PALM MATERIALPittards Goatskin Leather
INSULATIONFull Gauntlet, 100 g Fleece palm lining, and Removable wool liner is backed with 142 g (5 oz) PrimaLoft One
FINGERSKevlar Reinforced Stitching
WATERPROOFING100% waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex insert with XCR Product Technology
SIZESS, M, L, XL
COLORSBlack, Lava, Natural
LINERGore-Tex XRC
REMOVABLE CLOSUREDrawstring
NOSE WIPEYes
GOOGLE WIPENo
WEIGHT11.1 oz (med)
TEMPERATURE RANGE-28/-12 °C, -20/10 °F
BEST USESSkiing and Winter Alpinism
WARRANTY1 year


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That's Our Opinion. What's Yours?

snafflehound wrote on 01/22/10 at 09:04:04 am pst:

Always have cold hands no matter the weather. Bought these for trip to Whistler with single digit (F) temps in village and well below up high. Gloves were flawless - fingers still get stiff when standing around or a long lift but performed better than ANY other glove I've tried (and I've been through a bunch). More I wear them, the more molded comfy they get. LOVE these.

Their Advice

Solid



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