Glove advice

[Mildcat]

I'm looking for some gloves for those really cold and windy days. I'm thinking leather. I prefer under the cuff but that's not a deal breaker. Any suggestions?

 

[wa-loaf]

I got some of these off of tramdock last year. Great fit and surprisingly warm for how thin they feel:
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Hestra-Vertical-Cut-Freeride-Glove/HES0001M.html

They are my main glove now.

 

[Mildcat]

I got some of these off of tramdock last year. Great fit and surprisingly warm for how thin they feel:
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Hestra-Vertical-Cut-Freeride-Glove/HES0001M.html

They are my main glove now.

How are they in bone chilling weather? Do you know how those compare to the Hestra Army Gore-tex gloves?

 

[roark]

They're definitely not hestras, but kinco 901's are rock solid for $15-20. Just be sure to sno-seal them.

 

[wa-loaf]

How are they in bone chilling weather? Do you know how those compare to the Hestra Army Gore-tex gloves?

I used them nights all season at WA last year. There were at least a couple bone chilling nights and they worked fine. I wouldn't pay $150 for them, but if you find a deal ... I'm happy with the $60 I payed for mine.

 

[RootDKJ]

I bought these off Tramdock over the summer. I can't wait to test them out this season.

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Hestra-Army-Leather-Gore-Tex-XCR-Glove/HES0023M.html

 

[TheBEast]

http://www.kinco.com/prods/L03-04.php

Killer gloves. A little Snow-Seal and you're good to go and can't beat the price.

 

[Mildcat]

I used them nights all season at WA last year. There were at least a couple bone chilling nights and they worked fine. I wouldn't pay $150 for them, but if you find a deal ... I'm happy with the $60 I payed for mine.

I'll have to keep an eye on Tramdock, at that price I'd take a chance.

I bought these off Tramdock over the summer. I can't wait to test them out this season.

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Hestra-Army-Leather-Gore-Tex-XCR-Glove/HES0023M.html

I saw an under the cuff version of the Army G-Tex gloves but not in my size. Think they would be warmer than the Hestra Vertical Cut Gloves?

 

[Mildcat]

They're definitely not hestras, but kinco 901's are rock solid for $15-20. Just be sure to sno-seal them.

http://www.kinco.com/prods/L03-04.php

Killer gloves. A little Snow-Seal and you're good to go and can't beat the price.

:lol: Looks like gloves I had working in a metal fab shop. Where would I buy snow-seal?

 

[Sky]

I'm looking @ some Swany gloves:

http://www.swanyamerica.com/

Don't see (didn't look hard) for the particular ones I'm interested in...but they are leather, have the hand-warmer zip pocket on the back of the hand...cuff, etc.

Sposed to be great.

edit...

Here's the one I want:

http://www.swanyamerica.com/prod.php?p=SWASX-30

 

[roark]

:lol: Looks like gloves I had working in a metal fab shop. Where would I buy snow-seal?

You don't have some lying around? :???:

I'd imagine most hardware stores would have it.

 

[deadheadskier]

I purchased these, though in black for last season. Great glove, fingers never got cold and the versatility is fantastic. I'm not sure the same model is still available, but their 2 and 1 system is great.

http://www.levelninesports.com/leve...tml?gdftrk=gdfV2669_a_7c788_a_7c3034_a_7c6590

 

[bigbog]

Hestras have the reputation from all over. I have some Marmot "Ultimates"? for almost a decade..still going strong...leather with long cuff= really warm....but I don't think they're the greatest in Spring conditions/temps with water-laden snow...even after waterproofing...guess is that one needs good % of Gore-tex outer...
$.01

 

[Sky]

Deadhead...thanks for the link.

I like these ones:

http://www.levelninesports.com/level-super-star-glove-black-95xl-p-6561.html

Look like the Swany's I'm interested in.

 

[deadheadskier]

That looks like a great deal. I paid near full retail at the local shop. I was hesitant to pull the trigger from places like tramdock as I'm not all that confident in consistencies in hand sizes across brands.

 

[campgottagopee]

I've used Hestra for countless years and IMO you can't beat them for warmth or duribility. I have this glove http://www.hestragloves.com/www/liv...t.aspx?treeid=321&shoptreeid=19&ProductID=204

only mine are now 4 years old and still goin wicked strong.

 

[RootDKJ]

I've used Hestra for countless years and IMO you can't beat them for warmth or duribility. I have this glove http://www.hestragloves.com/www/liv...t.aspx?treeid=321&shoptreeid=19&ProductID=204

only mine are now 4 years old and still goin wicked strong.

That's why I went with Hestra's when I saw them on Tramdock. I've read reviews online and people say the last for years. I've been going the cheap route for a few years now and wanted something to last me for several seasons.

 

[wa-loaf]

If you are really worried about cold, you should get mittens for those days ... gloves can't compare for warmth.

 

[Mildcat]

I purchased these, though in black for last season. Great glove, fingers never got cold and the versatility is fantastic. I'm not sure the same model is still available, but their 2 and 1 system is great.

http://www.levelninesports.com/leve...tml?gdftrk=gdfV2669_a_7c788_a_7c3034_a_7c6590

Just pulled the trigger on these. Good price but the shipping was high, $15 to ship a pair of gloves UPS ground. :-o

If you are really worried about cold, you should get mittens for those days ... gloves can't compare for warmth.

I don't really have a problem with cold hands, It's just time to replace my worn out old gloves.

Thanks for all of the input, hopefully these work out and I won't have to buy another pair for quite a while.

 

[drjeff]

Hestras have the reputation from all over. I have some Marmot "Ultimates"? for almost a decade..still going strong...leather with long cuff= really warm....but I don't think they're the greatest in Spring conditions/temps with water-laden snow...even after waterproofing...guess is that one needs good % of Gore-tex outer...
$.01

Marmot Ultimates! I'll second that. Get the mittens if your worried about cold fingers. I've got the gloves, my wife has the mittens. I only wear mine on COLD days (high temps in the low teens max) - they're too warm for me other wise. My "cold blooded" wife finds that hers get too warm for her close to the freezing point!