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Oakley factory gloves?

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sagesnow
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i have $100 to spend on gloves and im wondering if i should get the new factory gloves or save more for some hestras. does anyone know how warm they are? if it helps make a decision i live in washington and ski stevens/snoqualmie so it doesnt get too cold, usually 19-30 f
Dec 5 2009 1:25PM
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sagesnow
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bubump
Dec 5 2009 2:20PM
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Motes
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cant go wrong with switch gloves
Dec 5 2009 2:33PM
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sagesnow
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alright, ill take that into consideration
Dec 5 2009 2:35PM
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Jamestown
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I've always loved Dakine, and you can get Dakine Scouts on evogear for $45. I also picked up a pair of liners, and they should be ridiculously warm.
Dec 5 2009 3:13PM
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sagesnow
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i mainly want to know how good oakley factory gloves are?
Dec 5 2009 4:00PM
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Beepboop123
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empire
Dec 5 2009 4:27PM
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GKO
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i had a pair of oakley gloves once and i ddnt really like them too cold, bad quality and thin. go with any of the brands mentioned in this thread. hestra if you want durability though.
Dec 5 2009 5:37PM
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sagesnow
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even empire?
Dec 5 2009 5:38PM
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ace_
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cant beat level gloves ya just cant do it
Dec 5 2009 5:41PM
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GKO
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yeah i think empire fixed some of the problems from last year, id get the new york glove.
Dec 5 2009 5:42PM
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sagesnow
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haha not one person has voted for the same pair of gloves. now my mind has been split 8 different ways, gaaaaa
Dec 5 2009 5:42PM
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Beepboop123
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i orderd the empire new york gloves, they look sick n people said they are warm and people also said switch gloves were really warm/durable
Dec 5 2009 5:47PM
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sagesnow
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could you possible PM with how good your empire gloves are when you get them?
Dec 5 2009 5:50PM
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GKO
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not durable at all. i saw bobby browns switch gloves last year and they were torn apart at jib academy
Dec 5 2009 5:52PM
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ReetsAdeets
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My friend has Oakley mitts and they rock. Theyre super waterproof and quite warm.
Dec 5 2009 7:10PM
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sagesnow
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thanks for the feedback guy
Dec 5 2009 8:16PM
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Beepboop123
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yeah i will dude
Dec 5 2009 9:38PM
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Dustin.
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As you said before, everyone has all kinds of opinions.  However, it is a fact that a high end pair of Hestra's is possibly your warmest and most durable option.  I went through every brand listed on this page before giving in for a pair of Vertical Cut Freerides.  I still have them, I use them half the season, they are like new, and I got them almost 5 years ago.

Like I said, everyone has there opinions.  But when was the last time you heard someone complain about their Hestra's?


Dec 6 2009 2:33AM
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family_vacation
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do yourself a favor and don't buy Oakley gloves.
Dec 6 2009 2:38AM
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Mr_pretzel
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i have the factory gloves in red and they have not failed me yet.
Then are pretty waterproof okay warmth if you get to cold just put in a liner.
I have skied pretty much almost all conditions with them so ya. their worked in minus 11C so im guessing they might work for you
Dec 6 2009 9:44AM
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sagesnow
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okay so it seem to boil down to last year hestra seth pro now. and this years 3 finger seth pro. today it was 14 and i froze to death in my gloves, so i need to chose fast. anyone have have a comment on which one??
Dec 6 2009 9:46PM
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Balto
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dakine
Dec 6 2009 9:47PM
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sagesnow
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ive had to many pairs that failed me
Dec 6 2009 9:53PM
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