gloves for cold weather

    I sail a Laser in N America where it is really cold in the winter. Can anyone recommend some really good winter gloves. Have tried the Magic Marine dry gloves which are great for warmth but lousy for grip. Any other recommendations appreciated

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limey Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 21 Dec 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 46	Post Options Post Reply Quote limey Report Post Quote Reply Topic: gloves for cold weather Posted: 21 Dec 05 at 10:54pm
	I sail a Laser in N America where it is really cold in the winter. Can anyone recommend some really good winter gloves. Have tried the Magic Marine dry gloves which are great for warmth but lousy for grip. Any other recommendations appreciated

russell Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 05 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 68	Post Options Post Reply Quote russell Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 9:22am
	I use the Magic Marine dry gloves and found them slippery at first, but I went over the palms with an abrasive and they are now much better - just need to take the shine off them.
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Prince Buster Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 15 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Prince Buster Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 10:59am
	I have the same problem with cold hands and I used to have the Rooster Aqua Pro gloves but they havn't got enough warmth for the winter. I now use the Magic Marine Dry gloves with yellow DIY/gardening gloves over the top. You get the warmth from the dry gloves and also fantastic grip! Prince Buster
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tgruitt Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Dec 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2479	Post Options Post Reply Quote tgruitt Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 12:07pm
	The Rooster Aqua pro gloves are so warm. I use them every winter and they're great, although they do lack a bit of grip for skiff sailing, apart from that they're great! See http://www.sail-sport.com/cgi-bin/ss.cgi?usr=55211&page= shop&supercat=A&cat=B&subcat=GLV they have them at a very reasonable price! The link to Sail Sport LTD by meyself is because Sail Sport PLC are my sponsor and I am quoting that price an example of the price of the gloves. Gloves are available from other chandlaries at the same or different prices.
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NickA Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickA Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 1:51pm
	Get some grippy gloves and wear rubber (washing up / industrial safety) gloves underneath. Neoprene and Marigolds. Works a treat.

Guest Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guest Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 2:23pm
	I use the Magic Marine dry gloves - they are the best I have tried but they are a bit clumsy; ok for the Laser. Rick

ChrisEtch Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote ChrisEtch Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 2:25pm
	have you tryed the Gill extreme gloves they seem to do the trick for me!
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timnoyce Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Aug 04 Location: Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991	Post Options Post Reply Quote timnoyce Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 3:35pm
	i had a season with the Gill Extreme gloves and my hands NEVER got cold. Very good glove. Shame my 'friend' lost on of them!
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nathan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 26 Apr 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 143	Post Options Post Reply Quote nathan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 3:43pm
	Are the gill extremes the ones with the yellow reinforcing.. if so then they are very warm but most tricky to take on and off due to a lining inside the glove. Very awkward... especially if your hands are wet already

ChrisEtch Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote ChrisEtch Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 6:33pm
	Ye they are the 1s. I have that problem with the lining but still thought they are a good glove!
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