What are some good rock climbing gloves?

Good gloves for rock/hill climbing?

• Me and my friend started exploring hills in Castle Rock park. It's around Bay Area California. It's mostly trees, dirt hills, and rocks in between. We want some gloves with ...show more

• Answer:

  I've needed gloves numerous times for climbing and rappelling. Usually when it's cold. Almost without exception I've found that gloves minus fingertips worked best. When climbing you have to use your fingers to grip. When rappelling you can easily get gloves caught up in your rappelling devices. Either way you need the dexterity when working with your gear. You can keep your hands and fingers warm with full gloves until you are actually ready to go. Or keep hand warmers in your pockets to keep things toasty until time to go. p.s. you can buy whatever gloves that fit you well and cut the tips off...