Crack Gloves

Putting rubber anywhere on your body when climbing -- other than your shoes -- is bound to welcome some side-eye from cranky traditionalists. But why waste tape, scattering it all over the desert, when you can throw on a pair of crack gloves in a jiff?

Black Diamond set out with one goal: to create the best fitting, highest performance crack gloves on the market. Voila, welcome to the Crack Gloves. Utilizing 3D patterning that provides an articulated fit, and featuring a synthetic suede for maximum abrasion resistance and breathability, the BD Crack Gloves are here to eat seeping gobies for breakfast.

A 0.6mm rubber adhesive film is set into a molded depression making a seamless surface transition from suede to rubber – resulting in an overall glove thickness of less than 1mm, providing the perfect balance of protection, dexterity, and grip. A hypalon strap provides a thin, low-profile closure that’s strong and secure for jamming, and the flat-stitched patterning reduces bulk and increases comfort.

With a thoughtful design flourish, the Crack Gloves’ white color reduces heat uptake during mega-pitches in the desert sun, and also mimic the classic tape glove construction for superior fit.

Specs

• Black Diamond finally entering the wild world of tape-replacement with a solid-fitting, high-performance crack glove
• Synthetic suede for maximum abrasion resistance and breathability
• 3D patterning gives an articulated fit
• Rubber adhesive film
• 0.6mm rubber thickness for a balance of protection, dexterity, and grip
• Hypalon strap for a thin, low-profile strong closure
• Flat stitched patterning to reduce bulk and increase comfort
• White color to reduce heat uptake in the desert sun
• Weigh in at 32.8 g / 1.2 oz per pair