Spring to glove or not to glove

**ALLSKIING** · May 18, 2008, 7:37 AM

Depends on where and what I am skiing. I skied Mt Snow this spring with no gloves and did just fine. The next day I hit MRG and lasted 2 runs before I had blood dripping from my hand. Most of the time I go with a very thin liner.

wa-loaf · May 18, 2008, 7:37 AM

I wear these in the spring:

Jonni · May 18, 2008, 7:43 AM

Gloves are just a habit for me regardless of the temperature. Although if it's warm, they are usually the first thing to come off on the lift.

kingslug · May 18, 2008, 7:53 AM

I took a dive once while not wearing gloves...I don't do that any more.

ComeBackMudPuddles · May 18, 2008, 8:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wa-loaf

I wear these in the spring:

x2!!

shwilly · May 18, 2008, 8:17 AM

I always wear gloves because I have to strap in to my back binding every run and I don't want to rock the Michael Jackson one-glove look. I should get some tough handyman gloves for spring, since warmth has nothing to do with it. I switch to lighter gloves than the midseason pair, but the fingers that latch the binding always shred within a day.

So, yes, gloves always, even when it's so warm I ditch the shell.

drjeff · May 18, 2008, 9:35 AM

Gloves, it's not fun spending the rest of my week washing cut up hands 30 odd times a day and then cramming into into latex gloves for work. Spring corn is just way to abrassive when you take a slide on it at speed post crash

Geoff · May 18, 2008, 10:21 AM

I haven't skied without gloves in more than 30 years. Once you've shredded yourself on corn snow, you learn your lesson. I also always wear long sleeves for the same reason.

I've been using Mountain Hardwear Kahiltna windstopper microfleece gloves for the last decade. I use them as my walking around gloves, on my bicycle on chilly days, on the boat, and for spring skiing. This thread reminded me my last pair is getting pretty beat up. I just ordered another couple of replacement pairs online from some mountaineering shop in Washington State.

TheBEast · May 18, 2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

Always wear gloves. Like powbmps, it just doesn't feel right without them. Not worth bloody knuckles.

diddo

deadheadskier · May 18, 2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powbmps

I can't ski without gloves (or goggles), no matter how warm it is.

It just doesn't feel right to go without.

+1

always wear pants and a long sleeve T at minimum to. I got enough snow rashes as a kid skiing in shorts and short sleeves that I have no desire to go there again. I'll deal with be a little on the hot side, to maintain a bit of protection in case I crash.

When I got my helmet in February, I thought for sure I'd ski without it on warm spring days, but I stuck with it as well.

I guess the older I get, the more concerned I am with self preservation

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May 18, 2008, 7:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
ALLSKIING The Glen Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mattituck, NY Posts: 4,380	Depends on where and what I am skiing. I skied Mt Snow this spring with no gloves and did just fine. The next day I hit MRG and lasted 2 runs before I had blood dripping from my hand. Most of the time I go with a very thin liner. __________________ Dave 35 days 07/08 Season

May 18, 2008, 7:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
wa-loaf Kenzie RIP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 4,131	I wear these in the spring: __________________ Schivergnügen Last edited by wa-loaf; May 18, 2008 at 7:38 AM. Reason: wrong tag

May 18, 2008, 7:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jonni Top of the Sunapee Express Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunapee, NH & Lyndonville, VT Posts: 274	Gloves are just a habit for me regardless of the temperature. Although if it's warm, they are usually the first thing to come off on the lift. __________________ Northeast Regional Moderator of Skilifts.org http://www.skilifts.org Lift Drive Foreman - Mt. Sunapee, NH Curved Ski Poles n. 1. Expert skier's poles bent at the factory to fit around the body and thus improve control and reduce air resistence. 2. Beginner's poles bent during use to fit around trees, trail signs, snowmaking equipment, lift towers, and other skiers.

May 18, 2008, 7:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
kingslug Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: looooooong island ny Posts: 1,579	I took a dive once while not wearing gloves...I don't do that any more. __________________ Lets go! I'll drive.

May 18, 2008, 8:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
shwilly Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 188	I always wear gloves because I have to strap in to my back binding every run and I don't want to rock the Michael Jackson one-glove look. I should get some tough handyman gloves for spring, since warmth has nothing to do with it. I switch to lighter gloves than the midseason pair, but the fingers that latch the binding always shred within a day. So, yes, gloves always, even when it's so warm I ditch the shell.

May 18, 2008, 9:35 AM	#17 (permalink)
drjeff Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn, CT Posts: 4,491	Gloves, it's not fun spending the rest of my week washing cut up hands 30 odd times a day and then cramming into into latex gloves for work. Spring corn is just way to abrassive when you take a slide on it at speed post crash __________________ Thrill you kids! www.cedarworks.com

May 18, 2008, 10:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
Geoff Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Killington, VT Posts: 931	I haven't skied without gloves in more than 30 years. Once you've shredded yourself on corn snow, you learn your lesson. I also always wear long sleeves for the same reason. I've been using Mountain Hardwear Kahiltna windstopper microfleece gloves for the last decade. I use them as my walking around gloves, on my bicycle on chilly days, on the boat, and for spring skiing. This thread reminded me my last pair is getting pretty beat up. I just ordered another couple of replacement pairs online from some mountaineering shop in Washington State.

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