The Anatomy? of Climbing Gloves. - by addone
addone on 6/4/2007 at 18:34
This is just a small question, it'd be interesting to see the answers (unless there already is a definite answer, searching didn't help). Anyway, could someone give me their theories on how the climbing gloves work?
Sluggs on 6/4/2007 at 19:03
Like Velcro does? Hundreds of tiny hooks!
badseed13 on 6/4/2007 at 19:41
Maybe they have thousands of tiny bristles on them like we see on Peter's hand in Spiderman. I seem to recall the guy warning me that prolonged use could resilt in a sudden craving for bugs.
Shoshin on 6/4/2007 at 20:04
They work like a charm.
Seriously, I think there's supposed to be spikes on the palms that wedge into the rock or stone walls.
imperialreign on 6/4/2007 at 21:23
IMO, I'd have to dismiss the spikes, or tiny hooks or anything like that; simply because you'd be able to climb wood, also (which you can't do)
marshall banana on 6/4/2007 at 21:33
Most likely, they're made of some type of leather which gives you enough grip to climb the rough stonework. Maybe what Solabusca said.
Beleg Cúthalion on 6/4/2007 at 22:12
Well, you have a better grip with your bare hands/fingers, but thin leather would turn out useful at sharp edges. At least that is what I know about climbing. :erm:
ganac on 6/4/2007 at 22:12
Quote Posted by addone
Anyway, could someone give me their theories on how the climbing gloves work?
They work fine.
Moi Dix Mois on 6/4/2007 at 22:48
Shoshin beat you to it, ganac.
