REVIEW: Outdoor Research Airbrake Glove

Nothing burns as beautifully in the hands as a rope slipping through the fists with speed. Verticality has some special pains ready that can also be avoided by wearing decent gloves. The Airbrake by Outdoor Research (OR) is made for you to still be able to use your hands happily after rappelling.

The look at the palm of the Airbrakes shows that the goat leather is in the right places. It protects your grip on the rope or via ferrata. In addition, gel pads are incorporated in the center (looks like an upside-down U), which provide additional protection. And because rappelling puts a lot of strain on the gloves, they also have reinforced seams.

On the outside, the glove is made of elastic plastic fabric that is breathable. Unlike the palm, protection is not as important here, so no leather is used.

The leather returns when it comes to the cuff, which extends well beyond the wrist. At the same time, the leather cuff is also perforated: you can attach the Airbrake gloves with a carabiner to your gear when you don't need them.

CONCLUSION: High-end gloves for users of Outdoor Research. Ideal for those who deal with ropes or via ferratas. And on top of that, with a very stylish design.

You can get the Outdoor Research Airbrake Glove in Germany from HCS Soldatenausrüstung for Euro 44.95.