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Waterproofing saga mitts?

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Shoey-Ski
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I Just picked up a new set of saga mittens for the season and after using them for 1 day, my hands were basically soaked, do they come waterproofed or, is the fabric waterproof ? I would imagine they would be, maybe I have a defective pair? also it was pretty warm like upper 40s when I was skiing, did my hands just sweat that much?

Thanks for the help!
Dec 17 2015 6:28PM
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Swandog7
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Shoey-SkiI Just picked up a new set of saga mittens for the season and after using them for 1 day, my hands were basically soaked, do they come waterproofed or, is the fabric waterproof ? I would imagine they would be, maybe I have a defective pair? also it was pretty warm like upper 40s when I was skiing, did my hands just sweat that much?

Thanks for the help!


nope, its really the gloves. They are sponges man. I had the same problem, and it sounds like others do to. I haven't waterproofed mine yet.
Dec 17 2015 7:49PM
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nutz.
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Swandog7nope, its really the gloves. They are sponges man. I had the same problem, and it sounds like others do to. I haven't waterproofed mine yet.


yeah, swandog's right. They're super comfy and shit but the minute i touch snow they're soaked haha, but I mean hey they're like $40
Dec 17 2015 8:34PM
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BumpzNtrees
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does saga make anything that's actually waterproof? lol maybe you're asking a lot
Dec 17 2015 8:50PM
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Session
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BumpzNtreesdoes saga make anything that's actually waterproof? lol maybe you're asking a lot


Except Monarch...No.....Buy real gloves. No one is impressed you have Saga gloves.
Dec 17 2015 8:54PM
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Shoey-Ski
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Do you guys think sno deal would work on the material of the mittens?
Dec 17 2015 10:43PM
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Mr.Penguin
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You can use a DWR spray to try and seal them, of course the spray will end up costing you about the same as the gloves with shipping and all.

http://www.rei.com/product/724688/nikwax-txdirect-spray-on-water-repellent-treatment-169-fl-oz?cm_mmc=cse_PLA_GOOG-_-7246880012&CAWELAID=120217890000851566&lsft=cm_mmc:cse_PLA_GOOG
Dec 18 2015 1:16AM
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Shoey-Ski
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Shoey-SkiDo you guys think sno deal would work on the material of the mittens?

Stupid auto correct haha snoseal**
Dec 18 2015 6:47AM
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270on420out
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Don't try it. They will catch on fire
Dec 18 2015 7:12AM
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doitbig
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I've never had any issues with mine. Are you guys riding in wet conditions or constantly making snowballs?
Dec 18 2015 11:11AM
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haggis_hunter
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Kinco mittens + snow seal = problem solved.
Dec 18 2015 11:44AM
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.lencon
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LamafamaKinco mittens + snow seal = problem solved.


Honestly the best option ever. It'll probably cost like $10. And they're the best glove on the market
Dec 18 2015 8:42PM
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haggis_hunter
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.lenconHonestly the best option ever. It'll probably cost like $10. And they're the best glove on the market


I honestly don't know why everyone hasn't moved over to Kincos or similar yet. As you said there about a 10th of the price of all lower to middle 'branded' offerings. They are far better in construction, function, waterproofing etc, Yes some of the Arctreyx and Black Diamond and Hestra offerings are 'better' but I doubt any of us actually need them, I know for resort and BC here my Kincos cover all bases.
Dec 19 2015 6:46AM
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.lencon
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LamafamaI honestly don't know why everyone hasn't moved over to Kincos or similar yet. As you said there about a 10th of the price of all lower to middle 'branded' offerings. They are far better in construction, function, waterproofing etc, Yes some of the Arctreyx and Black Diamond and Hestra offerings are 'better' but I doubt any of us actually need them, I know for resort and BC here my Kincos cover all bases.


Oh for sure there's Better gloves out there but not near as cheap. But yeah kinco for life
Dec 19 2015 9:32AM
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haggis_hunter
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.lenconOh for sure there's Better gloves out there but not near as cheap. But yeah kinco for life


Fact is, Europe = apres = me drunk, and when I get drunk I loose things or they get covered in glühwein and if its a pair of £10 Kinco's I does not bother me at all as I have a back up pair.
Dec 19 2015 10:45AM
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