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BLACK DIAMOND Men's Crag Gloves | Breathable Stretch Mesh | Synthetic Leather Palm | Durable Protection for Belaying & Via Ferrata | Black | Large

BLACK DIAMOND Men's Crag Gloves | Breathable Stretch Mesh | Synthetic Leather Palm | Durable Protection for Belaying & Via Ferrata | Black | Large

Black Diamond's Crag is a full-finger belay glove with a synthetic leather palm and a breathable stretch mesh back. A light, low-cost pair for belaying, rappelling and via ferrata.

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What we liked

  • + Reinforced synthetic leather palm and fingers for grip on ropes and hardware at about half the price of the leather pairs
  • + Breathable stretch mesh back keeps hands cooler during long belay sessions in warm conditions
  • + Adjustable hook-and-loop wrist strap for a snug fit and quick on and off between climbs

Trade-offs

  • - Synthetic leather palm, not goat leather, so expect a shorter working life under heavy rappel and lowering use
  • - The listing does not mention a carabiner loop or clip-in hole for racking the gloves on a harness

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