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HANDS

 

There have probably been more new glove designs appeared in the last few years than any other item of equipment. And none of them are perfect! However though the one glove that does everything is some way off existing, some of these new gloves are excellent.

Walking: Whilst having a waterproof glove or mit in your rucksack is probably a good idea in case the weather gets really bad, wearing them when it is not actually raining is not. Like all waterproof clothing, however breathable, sweat build up will occur and this leads to chilling. Consider using instead, wind resistant gloves and save your waterproof ones for downpours.

Climbing: The main secret to having warm hands when ice climbing is to have several pairs of gloves available.

Firstly for walking in to the crag something like a pair of windproof or thick liner gloves so that you do not sweat up your climbing gloves (which will then chill on you as soon as you slow down).

In general, for climbing, mitts are warmer than gloves: however if you have to take your mitt off to place/remove gear and it fills up with snow then your hands will get very cold so it is better to wear a glove that is dextrous enough so that you do not need to take it off. Either an insulated softshell type glove glove, or an insulated waterproof type should suit your purpose, but for long routes or multiple days two pairs are sensible - when one pair becomes wet, ditch them in your sack, pull out a nice cosy dry pair, and be the envy of your climbing partner!

Finally, for warming your hands up at the top of a route and walking out it is hard to beat Buffalo Mitts (very light to carry so the ideal spare mitt) or Dachsteins, and the latter make a good spare climbing mitt if you drop one of your gloves.

An alternative method that also works well is to wear a very thin glove and a big warm mitt. When you need to place gear slide the hand out of the mitt and leave the mitt captive in your axe leash. This is a bit more cumbersome but is probably a better method for anyone who suffers from cold hands.

The BMC site has a useful page on Frostbite.

 



Different manufacturers size gloves differently. Here are:

Terra Nova Sizing.
 

Marmot Sizing.
 

Black Diamond Sizing (scroll down a long way - measurements are in inches).

 





Liner & Lightweight Gloves :
 

Liner gloves are generally neither windproof nor water proof. They are mainly designed to wear as an extra layer of warmth under other mitts or gloves, but are also often used as a lightweight glove in their own right for warm conditions such as alpine glacier approaches.

 



Terra Nova - Thinny Glove

Thinny Glove Stretchy thin liner gloves. Thermalite® Base fabric (95% Polyester, 3% Nylon, 2% Elastane) is lightweight and fast drying as well as offering excellent warmth for its weight. Ideal for active sports such as running or as a base layer in colder conditions. One size fits most. Not waterproof.

Weighs under 40g. 


Price: £5.99 [US$11.17] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Black
5+
Navy
5+
Red
5



Outdoor Designs - Layeron Glove

Layeron Glove Lightweight base layer Polartec Power Dry liner glove for quick wicking. Box finger construction and smooth fabric for an easy fit.

Two sizes, Medium and Large.

28g approx.


 


Price: £6.99 [US$13.03] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Medium
2
Large
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Marmot - Driclime Base Layer Glove

Driclime Base Layer Glove Midweight base layer fabric wicks and insulates. BacteriaStat permanent in-yarn antimicrobial eliminates odors and won't wash out.

Weighs under 40g. 


Price: £11.99 [US$22.35] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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M
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SealSkinz - Thermal Liner Glove

Thermal Liner Glove Thin stretchy, one size fits all, liner gloves made from merino wool for extra comfort and wicking performance. 


Price: £7.50 [US$13.98] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Stock 5+



Icebreaker - Liner Glove

Liner Glove Made from a blend of 96% merino wool and 4% lycra, these are lightweight and breathable (but not waterproof - obviously).

GlovesS M L
(Widest part of palm) 20-21cm 22-23cm 25-26cm
 


Price: £17.95 [US$33.46] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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SmallBlack
5
MediumBlack
5+
LargeBlack
5+



Terra Nova - Powerstretch Glove

Powerstretch Glove Thick liner glove in Malden Mill's excellent Powerstretch fabric - very light and quick-drying.

Three sizes are available: Extra Small, Small/Medium and Large/Extra Large. 


Price: £17.99 [US$33.53] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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S/M
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Marmot - Men's Powerstretch Glove

Men's Powerstretch Glove A very good Polartech Powerstretch glove with good reinforcing on palms and fingers. A great lightweight quick-drying thick liner glove or light glove in its own right.

Sorry - sizes shown as 0 stock are now sold out until September 2008. 


Price: £17.99 [US$33.53] (Including VAT at 17.5%)



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M
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Marmot - Women's Powerstretch Glove

Women's Powerstretch Glove As above but without reinforcing - for some strange reason.

Sorry - sizes shown as 0 stock are now sold out until September 2008. 


Price: £17.99 [US$33.53] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Terra Nova - Sticky Thicky Glove

Sticky Thicky Glove Thick 100% polyester liner glove with a hardwearing, smooth outer face to reduce catching on rough surfaces. Slightly stretchy for an improved fit with a comfortable knitted cuff. The sticky palm adds grip and dexterity as well as increasig durability. Ideal as part of a layering system or for use on their own - not waterproof.
 


Price: £17.99 [US$33.53] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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4
MBlack
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LBlack
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Wind Resistant Gloves & Mitts :
 

Wind resistant gloves and mitts are the ideal wear for most outdoor use on cold days when it is not actually raining. There are two basic types. Gloves and mitts that rely on the weave of the fabric (eg Buffalo, Dachsteins,Soft Shell) which are more breathable but less windproof, and those that rely on a membrane such as Gore Windstopper which are less breathable but more windproof.

 



Outdoor Designs - Kona Grip Convertible

Kona Grip Convertible Windproof fleece glove with leather grip palm and flip over finger mitt.

Polartec® Windbloc® for warmth and windproofing. Leather grip palm for grip and durability. Flip over mitt for extra warmth or to free the fingers for intricate tasks. Box finger construction & low bulk lycra cuff.

100g.

Sorry XL sold out until Sep 08

 


Price: £24.99 [US$46.58] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Buffalo - DP Mitts

DP Mitts Simple mitts it is true, but incredibly light and effective.

An ideal spare mitt and perfect for warming up cold hands at the top of a long ice pitch. Also great for winter hill walking and ski touring.

Sizing is on the small side and most men would take XL and most women L. XXL is very voluminous and is actually designed as an overmitt to go over a pair of standard Buffalo Mitts.

75g approx.

WARNING: Buffalo is NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above.

Top Tip: To stop these ultralight Buffalo Mitts from blowing away, pierce a small hole at the wrist end and tie a length of 3mm elastic cord through it, then make a loop in the other end of the cord that is slightly larger than your wrist and slightly smaller than your hand. The idea is to end up with about 10cm of cord between the mitt and the loop. When you put the mitt on, stretch the loop over your hand onto your wrist - when you take the mitt off it will simply dangle. If it gets in the way then just pull the elastic loop up above the elbow. If you take the mitts off completely the loops can be used to clip them temporarily to something like a rucksack. 


Price: £19.99 [US$37.26] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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SizeColour
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SBlack
1
MBlack
1
LBlack
3
XLBlack
0
XXLBlack
0
SNato Green
0
MNato Green
0
LNato Green
0
XLNato Green
0
XXLNato Green
1
SCobalt
0
MCobalt
0
LCobalt
1
XLCobalt
0
XXLCobalt
0
SPurple
0
MPurple
1
LPurple
2
XLPurple
0
XXLPurple
0
SRoyal
0
MRoyal
0
LRoyal
0
XLRoyal
0
XXLRoyal
0



Outdoor Designs - Bora Grip Glove

Bora Grip Glove Polartec Windpro wind resistant glove with grippy palm and finger pads. Cheaper than a Windstopper glove and more breathable, but not as windproof.

NB: Colour is navy (not black as in photo).

63g approx 


Price: £15.99 [US$29.81] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Small
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Medium
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Large
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XL
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Outdoor Designs - Tyrol Glove

Tyrol Glove A fine blend of boiled wool and polyester gives a glove that is fairly wind resistant, works well when it is wet and dries quickly .
Good for winter fell walking and occasional scrambling, but possibly not durable enough for climbing.

70g approx.


 


Price: £15.99 [US$29.81] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Outdoor Designs - Liteflex Glove

Liteflex Glove Gore Windstopper glove with tough grippy palm and fingers. Neoprene cuff and great construction for a superb fit.

70g approx. 


Price: £24.99 [US$46.58] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Terra Nova - Velo Windy Glove

Velo Windy Glove Lightweight windstopper gloves suitable for walking or cycling. Precurved fingers and sticky grip. The close fit increases feel and the dotted grip palm extends along the length of the first two fingers, which is perfect for brake levers and walking poles. Reinforcement around the thumb crotch increases durability and the cuff closure uses a one-hand pull.

79g/pair. 


Price: £24.99 [US$46.58] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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MBlack
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LBlack
5
XLBlack
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Terra Nova - Sticky Windy Glove

Sticky Windy Glove Gore windstopper fleece glove with a sticky grippy palm - not waterproof. New style has curved fingers for a better fit. 


Price: £27.99 [US$52.17] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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MBlack
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LBlack
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XLBlack
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Marmot - Men's Windstopper Glove

Men's Windstopper Glove Probably the neatest fit of the many windproof fleece gloves on the market.

Remarkably warm for its weight, though like all windproof fleece gloves this no longer holds true once it gets wet.

Reinforcement allows use in a wide range of outdoor activities.

Made of Gore WindStopper Fleece with an excellent grippy Pittards Armortan water/abrasion resistant grip on the palm and main three digit tips.

Less than 100g. 


Price: £29.99 [US$55.90] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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LBlack
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Marmot - Women's Windstopper Glove

Women's Windstopper Glove As above but designed for women's hands.

Less than 100g. 


Price: £29.99 [US$55.90] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Grivel - TaaKoon Glove

TaaKoon Glove Robust stretch drytooling glove with sticky rubber grip on fingers, sythetic leather palm, and very slight knuckle protection. Just enough to keep the chill off. NB for dry-tooling only - this glove is not robust enough for outher purposes such as scrambling and alpine climbing.

100g/pair 


Price: £44.99 [US$83.86] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Terra Nova - Guide Glove

Guide Glove An excellent glove and well suited to Scottish Winter climbing on a good day or summer alpine climbing. Made from a double layer of Gore Windstopper Fleece with water resistant leather palm and fingers giving good grip and dexterity. Not a waterproof glove though will still keep the water at bay for several pitches of winter ice and excellent for placing fiddly gear. Great for buttress routes where the occasional hand jab or finger pull may need to be made.

ca 140g/pair. 


Price: £35.99 [US$67.09] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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MBlack
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LBlack
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Rab - Baltoro Soft Shell Glove

Baltoro Soft Shell Glove A durable leather palmed softshell mountain glove, similar to the Terra Nova Guide Glove but a litlle more insulated. Softshell weather resistant outer fabric, Pittards Armortan® leather for superior abrasion resistance and weather proofing, breathable and water resistant (but not water proof), Primaloft® insulation on back of hand, box finger pre-curved construction, one hand operated cinch cord, back of thumb flocking patch (nose wipe to you and me!).

Sizing note: The Large is reasonably roomy for the size.

ca 140g/pair. 


Price: £29.99 [US$55.90] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Marmot - Alpinist Pro Glove

Alpinist Pro Glove A really nice feeling neat fitting winter climbing glove - probably the ideal all round Scottish winter/alpine glove unless you suffer from really cold hands. A bit like a waterproofish Diablo glove with good knuckle protection.

Shell material: Rebound N-700SWPB Marmot M1 Softshell fabric waterproof, breathable, stretchy, durable, and warm - however although the fabric is waterproof this glove does not have sealed seams so the glove itself is not fully waterproof.

Reinforced with Poseidon Leather on palms and fingers, lined with Micro Fleece, and Primaloft® insulation on the back of the hand. Nose wipe soft fabric to wipe your runny nose on - yuck!

180g. 


Price: £49.99 [US$93.18] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Waterproof Gloves & Mitts :
 

Waterproof gloves or mitts are essential for severe conditions or when climbing ice where the surface is wet.

There are many different types available and our choice veers between those that are the best value but still good, to those that are simply the best. All have been chosen for dexterity and good "feel" and we have become quite ruthless at dropping those from our range that do not meet these criteria.

 



SealSkinz - Sealskinz Ultragrip Waterproof Breathable Glove with Merino Wool

Sealskinz Ultragrip Waterproof Breathable Glove with Merino Wool Lightweight midthermal gloves with a waterproof breathable bonded membrane sandwiched in the between the outer and inner layer. Due to the limitations of the technology the fit is best described as basic, but this is, as far as we know, the only glove of its type and does the job! The waterproof membrane is 100% waterproof and breathable Porelle. Typical WVP 65% Inner glove: 98% merino wool 2% elastane. Outer glove: 98% nylon, 2% lycra with grippy rubber bobbles on fingers and palm.
For guide sizes, measure the hand circumference at the base of the knuckles; 152mm = XS; 185mm = S, 220mm = M; 255mm = L; 280mm = XL. 100g approx.



 


Price: £24.99 [US$46.58] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Outdoor Designs - Summit Shell Glove

Summit Shell Glove Simple lightweight budget breathable waterproof glove with a Porelle waterproofing, a light fleecy liner and Suregrip palm for durability.

119g approx. 


Price: £17.50 [US$32.62] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Outdoor Designs - Summit Extreme Gauntlet

Summit Extreme Gauntlet Excellent value Porelle Watergate waterproof climbing/walking/ski-ing glove with "Maxi-fit" pre-curved construction, leather boxed finger tips, good dexterity and durability, full grain leather palm and side walls, Thermaloft high loft synthetic insulation (retains warmth without constricting circulation), one hand operation cinch cord.
 


Price: £39.99 [US$74.54] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Black Diamond - Men's Glissade Glove

Men's Glissade Glove Designed as a very dexterous glove for hard ice/mixed climbing but would also make an excellent ski and general mountain glove for cold conditions. Fantastic dexterity and feel, but no knuckle protection.

Waterproof insert, 100g soft fleece insulation, cowhide leather palm, articulated fingers.

Temperature range: -15°C to-4°C.

Men's 190g (6.7 oz).

Colour may vary. 


Price: £39.99 [US$74.54] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Black Diamond - Women's Glissade Glove

Women's Glissade Glove As above, but cut for women.

Women's 150g (5.3 oz)

Colour may vary. 


Price: £39.99 [US$74.54] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Outdoor Designs - Ultraflex Inferno Glove

Ultraflex Inferno Glove A good insulated leather palm mountain glove for icefall climbing in cold conditions and for thosewho suffer from cold hands for use in Scotland in winter.

Breathable waterproof eVent® membrane insert & Primaloft® insulation. Pittards Armortan® laminated leather palm. Soft shell stretch back. Pre-curved box wall construction, roll tip fingers & diamond thumb. Lock and release cuff closure system. Velcro wrist closure.  


Price: £69.99 [US$130.46] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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