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GLOVES
A good helping of Thinsulate, down and/or Primaloft wrapped up in Gore-Tex and leather will keep your fingers dry no matter what the weather. The question is which glove is best from brands such as Mountain Hardwear, Arcteryx, Hestra, Outdoor Research and Black Diamond. Give the following backcountry skiing glove reviews a read and make your choice, then let us know in the Forums.
IBEX FREERIDE GLOVES
Date: Dec 22nd 2014
Reviewer: Bradley
Overall Rating: 7.5/10
Product Link: Ibex
Read the full review here.
ARC'TERYX CADEN GLOVES
Date: Oct 23rd 2014
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Arcteryx
Read the full review here.
MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR COMPULSION GLOVES
Date: Feb 10th 2013
Reviewer: Bradley
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Mountain Hardwear
Read the full review here.
BLACK DIAMOND SPY GLOVE, SENTRY GLOVE, LEGEND GLOVE & SQUAD GLOVE
Date: Sept 20th 2013
Reviewer: Bradley
Overall Rating: 8/10. 8.5/10, 6.5/10, 8/10
Product Link: Black Diamond
Read the full review here.
MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR BOLDOG GLOVES
Date: Jan 24th 2013
Reviewer: Vince Hempsal
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Mountain Hardwear
Read the full review here.
ARC'TERYX ALPHA SV GLOVES
Date: July 28th 2012
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Arcteryx
Read the full review here.
HESTRA SOFTSHELL GAUANTLET GLOVES
Date: April 28th 2012
Reviewer: Vince
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Hestra
Read the full review here.
HESTRA SETH MORRISON PRO 3 FINGER GLOVES
Date: April 16th 2012
Reviewer: Vince
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Hestra
Read the full review here.
HESTRA XCR 3 FINGER GLOVES
Date: Feb 23rd 2012
Reviewer: Marian
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Hestra
Read the full review here.
MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR TYPHON GLOVES
Date: Jan 5th 2012
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Mountain Hardwear
Read the full review here.
OUTDOOR RESEARCH ALTI MITTS
Date: Oct 10th 2011
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Outdoor Research
Read the full review here.
BLACK DIAMOND GUIDE GLOVES
Date: Jan 19th 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Black Diamond
Read the full UPDATED review here.
OUTDOOR RESEARCH NORTHBACK GLOVES
Date: Dec 27th 2010 - UPDATED April 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Outdoor Research
Read the full UPDATED review here.
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