As Ive said before, the new Terminator is much lighter than it used to be, and the new Punisher is much like the old Terminator and a good medium weight glove. So I bought the soloist online thinking it would be a good backup to my old heavy Punishers. Not so. The soloist seems to really be a non-technical glove perhaps for general mountaineering, or perhaps as a belay glove (it does come in a lobster claw which is nice for keeping fingers warm while belaying and racking). It is MUCH bulkier than the old Punisher, more insulated yes, but also fingers are longer and clumsy, and lots of extra material in the palm. No way I would be able to do ice or mixed in it - would drop all of my screws and draws! Although, it admittedly seems like its probably a lot warmer than the old Punishers. In comparison, the Hestra Alpinist Pro seems quite similar to the old Punishers, and this is quite a bit bulkier and warmer than either. so perhaps it would be great as a winter dog-route glove where you don't need the dexterity but the added warm and wind protection is helpful. just not useful for me.
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