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Black Diamond Progression 2022-2023 Snowboard Mitts Review

Tested and selected for our top 100 snowboard products of the year: the Black Diamond Progression

  • Price: £140 / €140 / $160
  • Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Why We Chose The Black Diamond Progression Mitts:
Frostbite begone – these heavy duty mitts pack a punch.

Black Diamond is the only good thing to come out of that weird system Americans use to rate piste difficulty (come on guys – green, blue, red, black. Simples!). Perhaps still best known for mountaineering and skiing, few companies understand the mountains better.

“Whoever first realised that goat leather was the answer to pretty much all glove-related problems, we salute you”

A lot can go wrong in far-flung zones if you’re not prepared, which is why Black Diamond operates a strictly substance-over-style policy with its gear. As it happens, the new Black Diamond Progression mitts also look the business.

Who Are The Black Diamond Progression Mitts For?

Even from a distance, it’s clear that these belong on the hands of someone who’ll be taking on the elements. On bitter January days in the resort, these will prevent you from spaffing your holiday budget on hot-chocolate stops. If you’re more interested in exploring the backcountry in all weathers, they serve as cast-iron insurance against getting chilly fingers when you’re miles from shelter.

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Materials, Construction and Features

Whoever first realised that goat leather was the answer to pretty much all glove-related problems, we salute you. So tough and water-resistant is the stuff, your Black Diamond Progression mitts will likely outlast most of your hardware. That’s even before you factor in the extra love (by way of targeted reinforcement) given to areas more susceptible to wear and tear.

As is appropriate for this glove’s intended use, the Gore-Tex insert is optimised for warmth. Sweaty hands are the absolute worst, though – and yes, you can still get them even when out in sub-zero temperatures – so it’s also been made to score high on the breathability scale. The Primaloft insulation plays its part in this too, by being less substantial at the palm than in the finger section.

“Black Diamond operates a strictly substance-over-style policy with its gear”

The Black Diamond Progression mitts are best worn under your sleeves, so the cuff is pretty minimalist and tucks away without any fuss. There’s a beast of a velcro strap that’s quick easy to use when it’s time to get them secured, and elastic leashes let you whip them off in seconds when you need to shoot for the ‘gram.

Roundup

If there’s such a thing as a ‘daily driver’ glove, this ain’t it. The Black Diamond Progression mitt instead sits in the ‘in case of insane pow and even insaner temperatures, break glass’ category.

“On bitter January days in the resort, these will prevent you from spaffing your holiday budget on hot-chocolate stops”

If you’re expecting to witness the mercury plummet on your shred trip, do not compromise in this area. Cold fingers have the potential to absolutely wreck what would otherwise be a red letter day. Do your hands a favour, and stick ‘em in these.

Pros:

  • A winning combination of top tech and Mother Nature’s finest
  • Insulated in all the right places, so your hands stay warm without ending up medium-rare on milder days

Cons:

  • Not for vegans…
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Tester’s Verdict 2022/23

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