
$65.00
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Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Imported.
Item 645763
Specification | Description |
| Lower material | Ballistics nylon/ripstop nylon |
| Upper material | Gore-Tex/nylon |
| Gender | Unisex |
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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. [...]
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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.
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Comments about Black Diamond GTX Frontpoint Gaiters:
Work well. Always keep me dry. Best quality available. Durable.
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