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So I get to buy new gloves...thoughts?

Optimistic · · New Paltz · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 450
Gunkiemike wrote: That's a great combination. If you want one glove that's "in between" the light, dexterity climbing glove (i.e. Contact) and heavy belay gloves, consider the OR Warrant Glove. I got mine as a replacement from OR after my (first generation... they've since improved the thumb seam) OR Alpine Alibi gloves split open after <10 days.
Could you give some examples of "heavy belay gloves"? My hands always seem to run cold...looking for something that will make me say "Whoa, now that's warm!"
Luc-514 · · Montreal, QC · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 12,506

Warm: Black Diamond Guide gloves, Mercury Mitts

doligo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2008 · Points: 264

Do people still climb in BD gloves?

Scott McMahon · · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,425
Luc wrote:Warm: Black Diamond Guide gloves, Mercury Mitts
yeah i have a pair of these. No joke mitten!
Marty Theriault · · Quebec, QC · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 310

Kinco

doublediamond100 · · Thousand Oaks, CA · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 0

Has anyone tried the thinner looking insulated gloves kinco makes? These are one example, but they make a few. They look more dexterous than the regular kincos and are still under $20 but might not be insulated enough to be much use.

Optimistic · · New Paltz · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 450
Scott McMahon wrote: yeah i have a pair of these. No joke mitten!
Are you (or others) able to belay in mittens? (haven't tried, don't own mittens!)
Scott McMahon · · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,425

I always just use them in between, but usually not belaying. That being said I'm sure folks do.

Optimistic · · New Paltz · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 450
Scott McMahon wrote:I always just use them in between, but usually not belaying. That being said I'm sure folks do.
Have you ever tried those sort of hybrid/three fingered gloves?
Scott McMahon · · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,425

like the lobster claws? I have not

Optimistic · · New Paltz · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 450
Scott McMahon wrote:like the lobster claws? I have not
Yeah, those things...
I think you can actually switch back and forth between mitten and glove mode with your index finger, but maybe that's one of those things that is more useful in principle than actuality, because you don't see them used much...
jaredj · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 165
Optimistic wrote: Have you ever tried those sort of hybrid/three fingered gloves?
Never tried, but always seemed to me like worst of both worlds for climbing applications.
Adam Stackhouse · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 13,970

just ordered some Punisher Gloves. We'll see!

Scott McMahon · · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,425
Adam Stackhouse wrote:just ordered some Punisher Gloves. We'll see!
I've been happy overall with the punishers. Was looking for another backup glove that was a bit more multi use. Maybe the guides but they look over priced.
Marty Theriault · · Quebec, QC · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 310

I used to get punisher`s till i discovered the Kinko`s, pretty much the same warmth and dexterity at about 80% cheeper!

Scott McMahon · · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,425
Theriault wrote:I used to get punisher`s till i discovered the Kinko`s, pretty much the same warmth and dexterity at about 80% cheeper!
You need to seal them correct? how well do they stay waterproof after sealing, and do they require repeat applications?
Shepido · · CO · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 50
Eric and Lucie wrote: +1! Best general purpose ice climbing gloves I've had (and I've had many!). Note however that they do not have a clip loop on the finger (only a minor negative in my book).
Probably a stupid question, but what is that little loop on the finger for?
Marty Theriault · · Quebec, QC · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 310

scott , yes you do and its flippin simple and cheap

shepido, its to clip them to your harness while climbing, hangs with the opening down so no snow or ice go in

Optimistic · · New Paltz · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 450
Scott McMahon wrote: You need to seal them correct? how well do they stay waterproof after sealing, and do they require repeat applications?
Not that you asked this, but my experience with the Kinco's (one pair) is that they run big. I normally take an XL pretty much always, but the XL is too big for me in the Kinco. Can't say if the L does fit, I don't have that one. They are warm, but I guess with the reviews I was reading I was expecting just insane warmth and I wouldn't say they deliver that. The ones I saw do not have a gauntlet, fyi. Very true, though: they are a fraction of the cost of the "climbing gear" brands and extremely durable.
Derek DeBruin · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 1,039

@Optimistic: I regularly belay in my mitts without a problem. I typically use a GriGri or Jul to belay the leader for a bit more security as my dexterity isn't as great. Typically belay from above with a plaquette, so no issues there, either.

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