🧤 Enhanced Performance: Black Diamond Soloist Finger Weather Gloves Review

I bought these after years of skiing with my fingers and my hands got very cold on cold days. It's awesome. My hands stay much warmer even on the coldest days in the mountains. I like the separate index finger as I feel like I can hold my poles etc better with it, although that's the only area that gets a bit cold at times (nothing obnoxious like my old gloves but the separation means it likely to cool down). The gloves have large, thick liners (also with one-finger split) that can be removed…

I bought these gloves for my winter backpack. They are warm and very comfortable. Ideal for winter hiking in the Pacific Northwest. I was looking for something like army winter gear (trigger finger mittens). This is a good civilian pair that can be worn in both casual wear and tactical gear. I am satisfied with this purchase as the mittens correspond to the description and the picture. The company also sent an email with contact information, advising that if there's something wrong with their…

It all depends on the fit. If this glove fits you (it seems designed for narrow long fingers) you won't be disappointed, it's very well made. If not, then there are analogues from other manufacturers. As for the whole split finger glove concept, it's clearly a compromise between dexterity and warmth, between gloves and mittens. The only way to comfortably hold an ice ax in a mitt is to wear this mitt 1-2 sizes larger than you would normally wear (hint - the lining of this mitt is identical to…

I ordered these gloves and had the opportunity to use them at a photography workshop in Yellowstone National Park in early February this year (2016). The morning temperature at the start of my visit was 12 degrees Fahrenheit. These gloves worked great when working with the camera. There are two shifts. When I needed the flexibility of my right hand to adjust the controls, I was able to remove the outer layer and work with the camera. The free movement of my thumb and forefinger also allowed…