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Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters
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Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters

Item # 645763

$65.00

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These gaiters, with their hard-core materials, sculptured fit and wide range of adjustability, are built to handle the rigors of ice climbing.

  • Gore-Tex®-lined nylon uppers are waterproof and breathable; ballistic nylon lowers resist tearing and will not ice up or absorb water
  • Front-entry VELCRO® brand closure allows quick and easy access to boots; sturdy neoprene instep straps take abuse and keep on performing
  • Engineered to fit plastic mountaineering boots and tele boots without buckles

    Sizing for plastic boots:
  • Small fits men's shoe sizes 5-7
  • Medium fits men's shoe sizes 7.5-8.5
  • Large fits men's shoe sizes 9-10.5
  • X Large fits men's shoe sizes 11-12
    Sizing for leather boots:
  • Small fits men's shoe sizes 7-8.5
  • Medium fits men's shoe sizes 8.5-10
  • Large fits men's shoe sizes 10.5-12
  • X Large fits men's shoe sizes 12 and up
Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Imported.

Item 645763

Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters Specs

Specification

Description

Lower materialBallistics nylon/ripstop nylon
Upper materialGore-Tex/nylon
GenderUnisex

Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters
 
3.0

(based on 7 reviews)

43%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking and camping (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (5)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Apr

    23

    2009

    (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Awesuumm!!

    By SLOAlpinist

    from San Luis Obispo, CA

    About Me Outdoor Professional

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy to put on
    • Lightweight
    • Secure
    • Takes a beating

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Crossing Scottish moors
      • Crossing water
      • Hiking and Camping
      • Ice Climbing
      • Snow Sports

      Comments about Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters:

      I got my pair back in 2002 when my wife and I backpacked from the east coast to the west coast through the highlands of Scotland. One leg of our journey required that crossed Rannoch Moor. The standard joke was that it is 12-14 miles depending on if it's raining. Why? When it's raining, the already wet and boggy moor becomes a like a swamp and you cannot simply walk directly across. On a number of occasions, I sunk into the boggy, wet soil all the way up to my knees. Yet, the water never got under my gaiters.

      I also use these when ice climbing, doing snow approaches that involve lots of "post-holing," etc. Never have these gaiters failed me.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      3

      2008

      (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      These are smaller than my regular Crocs

      By Boogie97

      from Matthews NC

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • dont know

      Cons

      • Doesnt fit

      Best Uses

      • Hiking and Camping

      Comments about Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters:

      I purchased these to use for alpine mountaineering however the x-large wouldn't fit over my size 11 Koflach boots. Not even close. They appear to be well built except for the buckle. Had to return these for the OR expedition crocs

      • Fit:
      • Feels too small

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      10

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Works great, when not broken

      By ledhead

      from Colorado Springs, CO

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Meets intended purpose

      Cons

      • Wears Out Quickly

      Best Uses

        Comments about Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters:

        I used these on two hikes in the snow before the buckle on one of them broke. I considered it a fluke and exchanged them for a new pair. On the next hike, the strap broke. They worked great when they weren't broken, but they are not durable at all.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        23

        2008

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        sucks

        By lightning

        from rural central WA

        About Me Professional Guide

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Small for plastic boots

        Best Uses

        • Mountaineering in summer

        Comments about Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters:

        I use these for summer climbing and thought that they would be great for winter climbing [...] they dont fit over the top of a koflach boot. and really dont accomidate climbing sized calfs. Also, the elastic at the top streaches out and snags on stuff.Buy the OR Expedition crocs.

        • Fit:
        • Feels too small

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        17

        2007

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        under engineered good company

        By green mt hiker

        from Rolla, MO

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Wears Out Quickly

          Best Uses

          • Mountaineering

          Comments about Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters:

          The upper material construction and calf strap are excellent. The boot strap and buckle are under-engineered. I used these gaiters on three climbs with double plastic boots and the boot strap on both broke. [...]

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jun

          3

          2009

           
          5.0

          Very satisfied

          By matthew

          from Austin

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters:

              I've used a pair for 4-5 years. worked perfectly in relentless postholing above the knees, to classic snow climbs mixed with rock. Sorry to hear some had buckle issues, maybe I have an older pair but they are still together. I really like the trimmed fit, they shed crampon snags well. I have a pair of OR crocs, also good, but I felt are too baggy. Agree with, dont see how these will go over a plastic boot. for me I'm more of a spring/summer use and lightweight or hybrid mt boot.

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Sep

              4

              2007

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Top Notch

              By Montana3

              from West Glacier, MT

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Pros

              • Durable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Hiking and Camping
                • Mountaineering
                • Mountaineering glacier
                • Mountaineering hiking
                • Wet Weather

                Comments about Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters:

                Work well. Always keep me dry. Best quality available. Durable.

                • Fit:
                • Feels true to size

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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