Black Diamond Equipment Legend Glove

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Over the past few years, gear technology and design have catapulted the simple ski glove into sci-fi realm. Lightweight insulation keeps hands warm without bulk, allowing for unprecedented dexterity and comforting fit, even in wet, soggy conditions. Waterproof/breathable fabric technologies make things forever dry and not the least bit clammy. Some even come with electric heater controls or Bluetooth iWhatever interactivity. To take advantage of both the new and old worlds, go for Black Diamond’s Legend Glove.  Designed for skiers, alpinists, and ice climbers, these gloves are built to last. The motocross style has an under-the-cuff design to seal out the elements.  Inside, PrimaLoft One insulation warms the hand, while a breathable Gore-Tex XCR insert keeps water out without sweat build-up. The shell is a woven four-way stretch, with protective molded EVA pads over the knuckles. Ultra-soft, flexible goat leather gives you pickpocket-like dexterity and sensitivity.  While we flinched slightly at the price, our tester logged 80 days of skiing and mountaineering in the Legends last season, and the gloves still thwart snow and water like when they were new, promising seasons of hardcore future use.