The Gabbro is a durable workhorse of a winter glove, ideal for when you like your gloves waterproof, warm, not too bulky, and resistant against the regular use and abuse of mountain life.
With 100 gsm Primaloft Gold insulation and a pile lining that traps pockets of air to keep you even more insulated without adding loads of bulk, Gabbro gloves are excellent for technical activities in cold-weather environments. Think handling wet rope, using axes on less technical terrain, or traversing Tower Ridge. The PorelleDry insert provides a waterproof and breathable barrier and the cuff sits below your jacket sleeve to keep the moisture at bay. If you do get snow in your gloves, the pile lining holds moisture away from your skin so that you retain your warmth.
..Read moreGabbro is excellent for technical mountaineering and skiing. Articulated, pre-curved fingers with softshell side panelling, and shaping around the thumb help you maintain your dexterity when wearing them and the palm insulation is needle punched, making it thinner and more malleable. The softshell outer fabric has a bit of stretch to it so that you can grip your axe with minimal resistance from your gloves and the supple Goatskin leather palm gives great friction, giving you good grip and reducing muscle fatigue from over-squeezing.
Reinforcements in the palm and the crook of the thumb reduce wear from holding poles, tool use and rope handling, and wrapped leather over the fingers minimises wear to the finger tips.
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Read lessKey Features
- Durable and warm winter glove for all-round mountain use and abuse.
- 100gsm Primaloft Gold insulation and pile lining keeps your hands warm.
- PorelleDry breathable waterproof insert keeps the wet out for longer.
- Palm insulation is needle punched to be thinner and more malleable.
- Short cuff with single-handed drawcord closure fits comfortably inside your jacket cuff.
- Leather palm provides excellent friction for better grip without over-squeezing and less muscle fatigue.
- Reinforced wear points (palm, crook of the thumb) with wrapped leather fingers for durability when handling rope, tools and poles.
- Pile lining holds moisture away from the skin to help retain warmth even when damp.
- Articulated fingers and panelling around the thumb improve dexterity.
- Elasticated wrist helps to get a good fit.
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
Vital stats
Weight (each): 90 g
Construction
Outer: Softshell (92% polyester, 8% spandex) Insulation: Primaloft Gold, 100 gsm Insert: PorelleDry breathable waterproof insert, 28 gsm, 57 micron, MVTR: >7000g/sqm/24hr, HH: >15000mm Lining: 100% polyester Pile lining Palm: Goatskin leather
Product Care Information
The better you look after these gloves, the better they’ll look after you! To clean, handwash (no pun intended) in lukewarm water using a mild liquid detergent, allow to air dry. Do not dry on radiators.
| Sizing | ||||
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| Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | |
| Inches | 7 - 7.5 | 7.5 - 8 | 8 - 8.5 | 8.5 - 9 |
| Centimetres | 17.5 - 19 | 19 - 20.5 | 20.5 - 22 | 22 - 23.5 |
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1. Measure your dominant hand, not too tight, if your fingers go blue the tape measure is too tight! 2. Measure around your knuckles with your fingers together to find your girth, note down the measurement 3. Measure from the tip of your longest finger to the crease at your wrist to find your length, note down the measurement 4. Take the longest of these 2 measurements and consult the size chart above. Cycling gloves: if you have chunky fingers or you are at the upper end of your size range consider going up a size. For example if your hand measured 8.5 inches order your Floe gloves in size X-Large. |
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