Jun
04
2010
Columbia Men’s Air Chamber Glove
Posted by Blogmaster in Ski Gloves, tags: Chamber, Columbia, Glove, Mens
- 70% Polyester, 30% Supplex Nylon Insignia Stripe Mp Or 100% Nylon Tank Oxford With 100% Polyester Chamois Touch Tricot Lining And 100% Polyester Microtemp 150G Insulation.
- Omni-tech waterproof/breathable bladder and webbing wrist adjustment.
- One hand shock cord cuff hem adjustment, nose wipe thumb and knuckle expansion pleats
- Do not wash, hand wipe with damp cloth, do not bleach, line dry in shade, do not iron, do not dryclean
- Imported
Product Description
The Columbia Airchamber Glove uses Microtemp XF II insulation on the back of the hand and light fleece through the palm for excellent warmth with top-notch dexterity. A waterproof breathable Omni-Tech membrane ensures your hand doesnt get soaked when you drag your palm through the powder on a post-storm ride. Columbia made the Airchamber Glove to be versatile enough for 90% of your days on the slopes, so make sure its in your gear bag every time you head for the mountains.
Product Features
- Material: [Shell] Omni-Tech twill; [Palm] PU
- Insulation: Fleece, Microtemp XF II
- Waterproofing: Omni-Tech
- Removable Liner: No
- Closure: Drawstring
- Gauntlet: Yes
- Goggle Wipe: No
- Nose Wipe: Yes
- Recommended Use: Wintersports
- Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
- Country of Origin: China
Entries (RSS)
These gloves are decent, however I think they have a few drawbacks:
Warmth: I would like them to be a bit warmer. I live in Alaska and ride my bike into work. The insulation is OK if the temp stays around 32 degrees, but once it gets down to single digits or negative numbers, my hands get cold.
The Fit: I swear I don’t have oddly shaped hands, but these gloves don’t really fit well on me. The middle finger fits about right, but the other three fingers are way too long for my hand. This makes dexterity (i.e. getting keys, finding anything in pockets, etc.) quite difficult. It just makes grasping anything difficult. Perhaps that is my fault for buying gloves without trying them on from the internet.
While there are those inadequate parts, there a couple of positives. The Gauntlet is a nice feature (keeps the wrist warm) with the one-handed pull strap.
Overall, I’d say these gloves are OK. I feel like one can find a better deal elsewhere. I bought these because they were roughly the same price as similar gloves on Amazon, and I thought I could trust the Comlubia name. It also had free shipping.
If you are planning on using these for skiing or snowboarding and don’t feel like you will be encountering especially cold temps, than these gloves will probably suffice. Otherwise, I would shop around if I had the second chance.
Rating: 3 / 5