I own a pair and LOVE them! They've saved my knuckles from numerous trees on the "Hammer" at Silver Mountain. The carbon fiber part is not bulky at all and the gloves are fairly light and breathe well, especially for a downhill glove. One hint: they run a bit small. I originally ordered mediums because I have smaller hands. I had to send them back for large and those are pretty snug. Get a size or two larger than normal.
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