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All leather or windstopper

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that guy named seb · · Britland · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 236

Windstopper seems to be the go to glove for most alpinism now days, i struggle to see the place for full leather gloves any more, unless you are a guide is there a need for full leather work glove? What is the big advantage of windstopper? Apart from price, i see no advantage.

Max Forbes · · Colorado · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 108

Less bulky, dries quicker

DavisMeschke Guillotine · · Pinedale, WY · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 225

Leather is a natural material so it's warmer on its own. In my experience, windstopper is more durable and obviously more windproof with the added benefit of water resistance. Leather has its place, but windstopper is best in the mountains.

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