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Pahina22
Posts: 151 - Karma: 13
Ok, this season was my first skiing...was a boarder before that but that's not what I'm here to talk about. For the whole time I boarded I never really bothered with gloves outside of the Wal-Mart specials that I would get like 4 pairs of. I really have a problem with circulation in my hands, so they get cold real easily, making so I usually have to wear at least two pairs of gloves at one time.

What I want to know is, what makes the brand name gloves so special? is it grip that makes grabs easier, good flexibility, or is it how warm they keep you? I am looking to invest in a nice pair of gloves, but want a pair that will keep me warm with good grip that is not bulky at the same time. I am going to assume that I will have to wear my underarmor under gloves most of the time, but that is just something that I have always had to do.

Any suggestions on a nice pair of non bulky gloves that are warm and have a nice grip would be great.
Apr 12 2010 4:23PM
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J.DUKE
Posts: 1233 - Karma: 38
get an all leather glove, Sno-Seal it. and thats all you need. go to the hardware store and get some for $15 and you're set.

or check these out

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/DAKINE-Excursion-Glove-Mens/DAK1220M.html


http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Cloudveil-Tram-Line-Glove-Womens/CLV0346M.html
Apr 12 2010 4:29PM
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aandbackflip
Posts: 111 - Karma: 11
hestra and dakine make some pretty good gloves in my opinion, but thats just my two cents.
Apr 12 2010 4:35PM
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J.DUKE
Posts: 1233 - Karma: 38
sorry. that second link is to a womens glove. but you should be able to find the mens version easily
Apr 12 2010 4:40PM
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Ian.Ham
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My hands get cold a lot too.  Unless it is spring days they are always cold.  I got trigger mitts this season and put a hestra liner in and they were toasty every day.  Pretty sick too.
Apr 12 2010 4:42PM
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Blurst
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Hestra makes fantastic gloves. The difference between crappy gloves and good gloves is the quality of leather, durability, warmth, comfort, stitching, waterproofing and over all appeal.
Apr 12 2010 7:13PM
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315jibber94
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i got the armada vice glove this year and its sooo warm for centeral NY. but they kinda fell apart... ill post up pics if anyone wants
Apr 12 2010 8:29PM
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Zump.
Posts: 3338 - Karma: 305
dakine scout is great. keeps me warm and dry for sure.

Apr 12 2010 8:59PM
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Willard
Posts: 5117 - Karma: 429
dakine is hit and miss the more money you spend on them the better quality you get
Apr 12 2010 9:09PM
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AlexF
Posts: 271 - Karma: 206
Hestra gloves really are worth the money, they are the best leather gloves I've ever had and if you treat them with a bit of care they'll last for ages. In general avoid any new start up brands until they sort their product/quality out (I bought Armada leather gloves...mistake). Stick to brands that have been around a while, Dakine make good stuff which isn't as pricey as Hestra.

On any glove the liner will pack out and they get less warm. Glove liners can fix this and can make pretty much any glove warm.
Apr 13 2010 12:09PM
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-AP-
Posts: 819 - Karma: 335

Get Switch Gloves. honestly you won't be disappointed. They put any dakine gloves ive had (lower end ones) to shame, they are warm, light, and awesome. Also I tried on a pair of hestras and they seemed pretty nice but they were just way too expensive.

Apr 13 2010 6:03PM
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K.Saga
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would appreciate that +K
Apr 13 2010 10:40PM
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