gloves for cold weather
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Topic: gloves for cold weather
Posted By: limey
Subject: gloves for cold weather
Date Posted: 21 Dec 05 at 10:54pm
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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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Posted By: russell
Date Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 9:22am
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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. ------------- Russell Phantom 1330 59er 090 |
Posted By: Prince Buster
Date 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 ------------- international moth - "what what?" |
Posted By: tgruitt
Date Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 12:07pm
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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 - 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. ------------- Needs to sail more... |
Posted By: NickA
Date 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. |
Posted By: Guest
Date Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 2:23pm
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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 ------------- |
Posted By: ChrisEtch
Date Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 2:25pm
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have you tryed the Gill extreme gloves they seem to do the trick for me! ------------- Win or Swim |
Posted By: timnoyce
Date 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! 
------------- http://www.facebook.com/bearfootdesign - BEARFOOT DESIGN Cherub 2648 - Comfortably Numb |
Posted By: nathan
Date Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 3:43pm
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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
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Posted By: ChrisEtch
Date Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 6:33pm
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Ye they are the 1s. I have that problem with the lining but still thought they are a good glove! ------------- Win or Swim |
Posted By: timnoyce
Date Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 7:12pm
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yeah, the lining is fleecy and very warm. It's essential that you only take them off once... at the end of the sail or you'll be having issues!
------------- http://www.facebook.com/bearfootdesign - BEARFOOT DESIGN Cherub 2648 - Comfortably Numb |
Posted By: nick.r
Date Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 7:26pm
| these r good http://www.showagloves.com/ - http://www.showagloves.com/ |
Posted By: limey
Date Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 10:31pm
| Are the gill Extreme gloves completely waterproof ??? |
Posted By: Hector
Date Posted: 23 Dec 05 at 12:59pm
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No if you put your hand in the water to say push your rudder down, they get cold water in, the fleece doesn't work as well and your hands start to get cold. The grip is good with them though. In my experience they're fine in temps down to around 1 or 2 deg (depending on wind chill). Below that temp the Magic Marines are best for warmth but are awkward and have poor grip. |
Posted By: BBSCFaithfull
Date Posted: 23 Dec 05 at 6:58pm
The rooster winter pros are good but my hands are usually only cold when i come off of the water  ------------- Greatfully Sponsored By www.allgoodfun.com Int 14 GBR 1503!! |
Posted By: mike ellis
Date Posted: 30 Dec 05 at 10:35am
i use the gil equivalent of magic marine dry gloves and they're great for grip and warmth their completely dry. i cant remember what theyre called though.
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Posted By: mike ellis
Date Posted: 30 Dec 05 at 10:37am
| they dont have yellow reinforcing so their not the ones uve been talking about |