Crack Gloves
Description
Our crack gloves are highly rated by climbers. A thin rubber layer provides perfect hand protection while simultaneously offering maximum friction and sensitivity when climbing. Thoughtful glove design means the velcro is covered by the rubber, so that it doesn’t get in the way while climbing.
- Anatomical shape
- Rubber now conceals the quick Velcro closure preventing unfastening when hard crack climbing
- The shape of the gloves has been improved to offer greater comfort and hand protection whilst crack climbing
Our crack gloves are highly rated by climbers. A thin rubber layer provides perfect hand protection while simultaneously offering maximum friction and sensitivity when climbing. Thoughtful glove design means the velcro is covered by the rubber, so that it doesn’t get in the way while climbing.
- Anatomical shape
- Rubber now conceals the quick Velcro closure preventing unfastening when hard crack climbing
- The shape of the gloves has been improved to offer greater...
Retail price
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| Weight (g) | 57 g |
Closure location |
Outside wrist |
| Thumb Coverage | No, doesn't cover thumb knuckle |
| Features |
Covered strap Vegan |
| Sizing | XS
14.5 - 16.5 cm / 5.7 - 6.5" S 16.5 - 18.5 cm / 6.5 - 7.3" M
18.5 - 20.5 cm / 7.3 - 8" L 20.5 - 22.5 cm / 8 - 8.9" XL
22.5 - 24.5 cm / 8.9 - 9.6" WeighMyRack Tips: Accurate Sizing. Can be purposely worn oversized to add a bit more volume, which is definitely recommended if you expect to supplement with tape for fist stacking. When worn undersized, they suffer from risk of tearing the thumb material, which has been addressed in the newer Lite model. |
| Material | Main Glove: Microfiber stretch suede
Backing: Cat1.1 rubber |
| Thickness | Brand Thickness: Not specified |
| WeighMyRack Says | Good for wide hands and narrow fists, this model is not as good at fitting in thin jams compared to the Lite model Ocún crack glove. Decent to good on most rock types. Their friction, structure, and flexibility all hit a pretty good balance to stick well in most situations, and improve with better jamming technique. Tied for second best performing that we've tried in flaring slippery basalt pods. Some of the best for building fist stacks, though finger loops can be fragile if not worn oversized when undertaping thumbs. Ok on slippery rock, as long as they fit; Can suffer from sharp edges stabbing through flexible cutouts in the backing rubber. |
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Overall there is a reason that Ocúns gloves have been considered a standard in thicker hand protection for years, and it is great to see the issues with previous models being tuned and adjusted to create a quiver of options rather than attempting to create a ‘one glove’ to rule them all. Those who had a chance to use their first iteration should feel good about the Lite fitting like their chunkier ancestors but being more agile in performance with some welcome tweaks.
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