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Gloves

wa-loaf

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I'm kind of looking for new gloves. I've been using a pair of Hestra Vertical Freeride gloves I picked up on Steep and Cheap years ago, but they are pretty packed out and not great when it gets really cold now. I'd pick up a new pair, but $170 for gloves is just a little more that I want to spend no matter how much I liked them ...

So looking for a pair of leather gloves with some padding and I like the under the cuff style wrist.

Thoughts/recommendations?
 

yeggous

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I have Black Diamond Patrol gloves that got from L9 and love them. I save them for when they are needed and just use some Head gloves from Costco on moderate blue bird days.


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Been meaning to ask about gloves as well...

I have a pair of Head gloves I bought from Costco a few years ago, seem nice, but I have issues with my hands getting cold (when running I break out the gloves when it's under 50 degrees).

Any suggestions for WARM gloves that won't break the bank?
 

mriceyman

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I have a pair of the marmot lobster mitts and I absolutely love them. Never had cold hands on a mountain.


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WoodCore

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I buy my ski gloves at the local hardware store - $20.
 

bigbog

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Gloves I have & love :
BD Guides
Marmot Ultimates (2 pair, one pair on sale @Okemo(in Aug), have held up for a decade+...needed a little stitching but are fine, but not as waterproof and not quite as warm as the BD Guide)
Kinko does have a lined winter glove...

Wish you luck in finding a reduced price..
 
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HD333

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Kinko gloves? How long do they last and don't you have to continually put waterproofing on them?

They are not super warm. I lube mine up with Sno Seal twice a season, once would probably be fine. I have had the same pair for 2 years. I wear mine more for non skiing outdoor stuff (drinking/sledding/wood gathering), then I do for actual skiing. They are great for late season days though.


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thetrailboss

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Second Black Diamond. Love my multiple pairs. I have one with goat leather palms and got them for a crazy deal at L9 IIRC.

And as suggested you can go retro and get the Kinco gloves, but that is kind of 2007-2008 or so ;)

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wa-loaf

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Love my Vertical Cut Freerides from Hestra. After 2.5 yrs of use, they still show no signs of wear. I hope they dont pack out like yours did.
 
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