Reviews by User: mwheaton100114127 (4)

I agree with war2619792: these are very well made with quality throughout. However the insulation in the fingers is SO tight and stiff, that you can hardly close your hands around a ski pole handle with these gloves on. While extra long gaiters may be desirable by some, these are so long that it's virtually impossible to roll them back to check your wristwatch...the gloves measure 13" from the tip of the middle finger to the edge of the gaiter. I use the Spyder Sestriere for normal temperatures on Bristol Mtn, NY (see my review), and the BD Guides when temps drop to the single digits and below zero. Both are very well made and considerably more comfortable and functional than the Ultimate's. The Sestriere's are very stylish; the Guide's are the ultimate in warmth, especially if you have a touch of Reynaud's Syndrome as I do.

I've had these gloves since early November '08, and have found them to be extraordinary in upstate NY, VT, and NH, where the temperatures can reach zero degrees and below. Everyone includes Gore-Tex, Thinsulate, etc, in their gloves these days, but what separates the BD Guides from the rest is the removable wool lining. And it is a thick lining at that. I ordered these with the Marmot Ultimate's for comparison. Sent the Ultimate's back (see my review). There's no comparison; these are extremely warm. They come with a slight curvature in the 4-finger formation, and quickly will form to your hand. Included are long gaiters (just the right length) with a bungie drawstring and adjustable sliding spring lock. If your fingers are still cold with these gloves, you're looking at spending $300 for the Mountain Gear Red Saliva's, or a heated lithium ion glove liner such as the Vaso's. Try the BD Guide's - I don't think you'll be disappointed...

That's "Mountain Hardware Red Savina" Heated Glove. Haven't tried them, but the materials don't appear to be on the same level as the BD's. Vaso's are an excellent option; inconsistent battery performance an issue at present...

This is a good ski glove. They keep my hands warm down to the single digits on Bristol Mtn, NY. They're fairly basic in bells and whistles...no pocket or key zippers, etc, but do include a nose wipe on the right thumb and wrist straps, along with a short wrist zip (2") for a snug fit. They're warm and very comfortable.