gloves / mittens

[SKIQUATTRO]

I have the Swany Mittens (glove inside) for $100, they have been excellent, I do have warmers in most of the time...i do keep them in my palms as when i'm on the lift, i can pull my fingers out of the glove part and fully grip the warmer to get feeling back into my hands......I have Renoyds's which is a condition where not enough blood gets into the fingers and toes...my toes freeze on a bike ride even if its 70 out...I have HOTTRONICS in my boots and cant even feel the heat...

[kcyanks1]

Thanks for the replies. For those that use gloves and are happy with them even in cold days, have you ever used mittens, and if so, how do they compare? From my preliminary searches on line it just doesn't seem that there are as many mittens available as gloves. So while I've always gone with mittens in the past, I'm thinking about gloves now ... but since the reason I'm looking is that my mittens aren't warm enough, I'm a bit worried about moving to gloves. One way it may help though is that with mittens I have to take my hands out whenever opening a pocket for a tissue or something, whereas maybe with gloves I'll be able to keep them on.

[kcyanks1]

Originally Posted by SKIQUATTRO

I have the Swany Mittens (glove inside) for $100, they have been excellent, I do have warmers in most of the time...i do keep them in my palms as when i'm on the lift, i can pull my fingers out of the glove part and fully grip the warmer to get feeling back into my hands......I have Renoyds's which is a condition where not enough blood gets into the fingers and toes...my toes freeze on a bike ride even if its 70 out...I have HOTTRONICS in my boots and cant even feel the heat...

Is the one you have any of these? http://tinyurl.com/3n35ly [amazon.com].

I generally don't have a problem with my feet and don't use any sort of warmer. I live with my hands getting cold, but it is annoying for sure. Glad you've been able to find gloves and boots the work with your condition.

[dropKickMurphy]

Originally Posted by SKIQUATTRO

I have the Swany Mittens (glove inside) for $100, they have been excellent, I do have warmers in most of the time...i do keep them in my palms as when i'm on the lift, i can pull my fingers out of the glove part and fully grip the warmer to get feeling back into my hands......I have Renoyds's which is a condition where not enough blood gets into the fingers and toes...my toes freeze on a bike ride even if its 70 out...I have HOTTRONICS in my boots and cant even feel the heat...

My daughter (14) was diagnosed with Renaud's this year, which put a damper on her skiing. I was thinking of picking up the Hottronics for her. From what I understand, you're not supposed to actually feel the heat from them. That would cause the feet to sweat. You're just supposed to not feel the cold.

[dropKickMurphy]

Originally Posted by kcyanks1

Thanks for the replies. For those that use gloves and are happy with them even in cold days, have you ever used mittens, and if so, how do they compare? From my preliminary searches on line it just doesn't seem that there are as many mittens available as gloves. So while I've always gone with mittens in the past, I'm thinking about gloves now ... but since the reason I'm looking is that my mittens aren't warm enough, I'm a bit worried about moving to gloves. One way it may help though is that with mittens I have to take my hands out whenever opening a pocket for a tissue or something, whereas maybe with gloves I'll be able to keep them on.

In general, mittens are significantly warmer than similarly constructed gloves.

I picked up a pair of EMS Summit mittens (Gore-tex, leather palms, primaloft) for myself when they were on clearance. I think they I paid $38 for them. They keep my hands way warmer than any ski glove I've used. I also feel I get a more comfortable grip on my ski poles, as the fingers seem to stay in a more natural position than they do in gloves.

Any gloves that would allow you to unfold a tissue wouldn't keep your hands warm on a frigid day. You can always wear thin glove liners to protect your hands when you pull off your ski mitts or gloves. Because Mitts come off/go on easier and quicker than gloves, your hands are exposed for a shorter period of time.

Also, if your hands (and feet) are cold, make sure that your head, neck, and body core are well insulated; and that you are well hydrated. Your body will restrict the flow of blood to the extremities in order to keep the vital areas warm. A balaclava, face mask, or neck gaitor can do more to keep your hands warm than the most expensive pair of gloves or mitts.

[kcyanks1]

Originally Posted by dropKickMurphy

In general, mittens are significantly warmer than similarly constructed gloves.

I picked up a pair of EMS Summit mittens (Gore-tex, leather palms, primaloft) for myself when they were on clearance. I think they I paid $38 for them. They keep my hands way warmer than any ski glove I've used. I also feel I get a more comfortable grip on my ski poles, as the fingers seem to stay in a more natural position than they do in gloves.

Any gloves that would allow you to unfold a tissue wouldn't keep your hands warm on a frigid day. You can always wear thin glove liners to protect your hands when you pull off your ski mitts or gloves. Because Mitts come off/go on easier and quicker than gloves, your hands are exposed for a shorter period of time.

Also, if your hands (and feet) are cold, make sure that your head, neck, and body core are well insulated; and that you are well hydrated. Your body will restrict the flow of blood to the extremities in order to keep the vital areas warm. A balaclava, face mask, or neck gaitor can do more to keep your hands warm than the most expensive pair of gloves or mitts.

Thanks. Seems like I should stay with mittens, look for something with Goretex, and not necessarily go with something especially expensive. I don't think the issue you described in the last paragraph is my problem, since my feet don't get cold. I also generally wear a neck gaitor. I will admit though that I probably don't do a good enough job keeping myself hydrated, because I want to avoid too frequent bathroom stops

[andyzee]

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[kcyanks1]

Originally Posted by andyzee

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Thanks. Anyone use these? The 1 review says "Good for basic mitten. Not the warmest but for the money is just fine." It seems they aren't specifically intended for skiing -- I figure mittens intended for skiing would be warmer because it would be known that you'll be outside for hours with them.

[andyzee]

Originally Posted by kcyanks1

Thanks. Anyone use these? The 1 review says "Good for basic mitten. Not the warmest but for the money is just fine." It seems they aren't specifically intended for skiing -- I figure mittens intended for skiing would be warmer because it would be known that you'll be outside for hours with them.

I just put those in to show their discounts, maybe they have something better.

[kcyanks1]

Originally Posted by andyzee

I just put those in to show their discounts, maybe they have something better.

Thanks