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As its winter, cold and wet I thought it apropreate to do a wright up on the amazing waterproof gloves in The Black Diamond range:

 

Mercury Mitt

 

Designed for the coldest days in the mountains, the super warm Mercury Mitt has a trigger finger liner that gives greater dexterity and extra abrasion protection.

  • Removable liner with a 100% waterproof insert
  • Woven nylon, abrasion-resistant shell with 4-way stretch
  • Combination 284 g PrimaLoft One and Polartec Thermal Pro high loft insulation
  • Goat leather palm with Kevlar stitching
  • Liner has trigger finger
  • Imported

Weight per Pair:

314 g

Temperature Range:

-29/-12°C

Glissade

Redesigned to enhance the feel and flexibility throughout the hand and fingers, the Glissade is the quintessential winter glove and is our most versatile design.

  • 100% waterproof BDry insert
  • 100 g Thinsulate insulation
  • Fixed, brushed fleece lining
  • Goat leather palm with Kevlar stitching
  • Imported

Weight per Pair:

166 g (size M)

Temperature Range:

-17/-1 °C

 

Impulse

Ideal for skinning, this is a lightweight glove with an engineered cuff to seal out snow. This glove in conjunction with a BD Midweight glove liner is ideal for Ice Climbing in SA

  • Polartec Power Shield softshell
  • Fleece pile liner
  • Goat leather palm
  • Thermoformed knuckle protection
  • Imported

Weight per Pair:

92 g (size M)

Temperature Range:

-7/4 °C

Access

An affordable all-rounder for warmer conditions, the Access is for those who want a breathable glove.

  • Woven nylon shell with synthetic leather palm
  • Removable 200 g stretch fleece liner for drying or using separately
  • Imported

Weight per Pair:

145 g (size M)

Temperature Range:

-4/4 °C

For more info go to www.bdel.com

 

 

 

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