Ice Glove Recommendations

I need to get a new pair of gloves for ice climbing this season. I had a pair of Mtn. Hardwear gloves that I've used for the last couple of years, which I really liked. They're kind of on the bulky side, but very warm. I was hoping to get some other folks recommendations for an all around glove. What do you use? What brand do you like?

I have a pair of bulky north face gloves, they are good because they have plastic on the bottom two fingers so that the ice doesn'tt freeze the gloves.

the bad part about these is that i can't climb super steep ice with them because i have less grip with my tools, so usually i just belay with them. Bike gloves work well. Super sticky and keep you hands kind of warm. I think black diamond has a version of floves that is lighter and padded look about the same as my biking gloves.

I've used the BD Punisher glove for the past two seasons and they've served me well. Great grip, not bulky, padded, warm enough while climbing. For belaying I use a mitt. The two glove system is probably best.

i'd avoid the bd ice gloves, they are great for TR and belaying but following a second they are too bulky to take out screws and rack them. look for tactical gloves that are wool lined neoprene, they are waterproof and warm with good dexterity and won't cost you an arm and leg.

I've been pretty happy with my BD punnishers. I know they're been improved for this season.

I've heard those neoprene gloves are good for the climbing, but a friend got bad frostbite on a long route using them alone. He had blisters and everything. Very nasty.

Cloudveil Ice Flow Glow is the one to go with!!

Good dexterity, warm for the size.

Climb in BD Powerstretch and pull on some BD Mercury Mitts at the belays. Grabber MyCoal handwarmers do wonders for the screaming barfies.

Don't go neoprene! Sure they'll keep you dry, but they suck ALL the warmth out of your hands. Most of us who ice climb probably realize that we tend to go through a lot of gloves in a season. I've found it ok to buy several cheap pairs of fleece gloves and just switch them out after each climb...they dry pretty fast too. Have a good pair of mitts or something for when you're not climbing and you'll be ok. I wouldn't recommend using your good GORE-TEX pair on the wall since you'll probably trash it. I can't say that I go only cheap though cause I just ordered a pair of the BD MADMAX and I can't wait to try them out! Got them at an excellent deal.

Thanks for all the info. It really helps.

Jeff Kolehmainen wrote:Cloudveil Ice Flow Glow is the one to go with!! Good dexterity, warm for the size.

+1 I love these gloves. Best warmth/dexterity ratio of anything I've found yet.

(Also agree that neoprene is bad. I tried a pair of neoprene gloves and they froze my fingers.)

I have to agree with sock puppet. I usually use a fleece light liner glove, easy to dry and light, takes up little room and fairly cheap if you happen to drop or lose them somehow. I've used the Mtn Hrdwr (Mountain Hardwear) gloves and love them. However I have changed tools for this year to the Grivel Taakoons, so I'm curious how they're going to fare. I also use a heavy pair of gloves, Mtn Hrdwr with the liners, good combination I think. I did, surprisingly find a pair of gloves, REI brand that are fairly light weight, with a fake leather palm. Kind of tacky, maybe beneficial for leashless climbing, looking forward to using them. They have low bulk and material is like a soft shell, which helps repel the wind and light moisture. I would like to try the Cloudveil, but my hands are kind of an in-between size. Wonder if they might work, hhhmmmmm. I've thought of taking the fleece liners and spraying them with 3-M water repellent spray. I've never tried this myself so I don't know if works or not. Has anyone tried this. I will give it a go this upcoming season and find out. Ice melts and things get wet, have plenty of gloves on hand I think is a good rule of thumb.