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tbhDuppy 03 May 2017
Ripped a hole in my gloves up Ben Cruachan at the weekend so looking for a new set of Spring/Summer gloves, any recommendations? some that can withstand a little scrambling would be idea!
 WaterMonkey 03 May 2017
In reply to tbhDuppy:

Can I be the first to recommend not wearing gloves in spring/summer!
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 Stichtplate 05 May 2017
In reply to tbhDuppy:
If you've got delicate hands or you really need to protect them ( maybe you're a brain surgeon?). Polyco dyflex ultra . Very thin Kevlar engineers gloves with very tacky rubberised palms/fingers. I use them for work. Very grippy , very durable.
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Jim C 06 May 2017
In reply to tbhDuppy:

I use fingerless gloves on these occasions
 veteye 06 May 2017
In reply to WaterMonkey:

Maybe he's going to be in the Alps.
 angry pirate 06 May 2017
In reply to tbhDuppy:

My arthritic fingers suffer in the cold even in summer so to prevent sore joints I tend to wear gloves on the hill if it is chilly.
I used to use Marmot XT gloves: http://www.climbers-shop.com/10893061/products/marmot-xt-glove.aspx but I find them too sweaty and not warm enough for walking use (ace for ice climbing mind) so I decided to revert to childhood and get some convertible mittens.
I ended up with a pair of these: http://www.climbers-shop.com/10907358/products/mountain-equipment-g2-alpine... which have been spot on. I can fit a liner glove under if it's really cold and it is easy to regulate temperature by folding back the mitt rather than taking them off.
 Dave the Rave 06 May 2017
In reply to tbhDuppy:

Extremities sticky thicky?
 Stew1803 03 Jun 2017
In reply to tbhDuppy:

Possibly a bit late, but try Mechanix gloves. they are quite industrial looking. but are thin and TOUGH. I know some of my military friends rate them, and I love mine.
 AdrianC 03 Jun 2017
In reply to tbhDuppy:

It depends a little whether your primary requirement is warmth or hand protection but for summer mountaineering I use something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kunys-130M-Medium-Contractors-Flexgrip/dp/B00495ZF...

They're cheap and durable and don't reduce dexterity too much. Top tip - buy them in the snuggest fit you can get away with.
 Nbrain 03 Jun 2017
In reply to tbhDuppy:

BD crag gloves good for rope handling and scrambling
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