Hestra Gloves

[wa-loaf]

Anyone have a pair? They're kinda pricey, but look pretty bombproof. I'm looking for some new gloves, but I hate spending a lot of dough on gloves.

 

[awf170]

They rule. I have the "Vertical Cut Freeride" and my hands never get cold. I have never worn a liner under these gloves, and my hands have always stayed toasty. Also, I love the small cuff that goes under your jacket instead of over, but that's just personal preference.

 

[deadheadskier]

Hmmmmm......might have to take a look at those. I'm in the market for new gloves as well and I really don't care for the big gauntlet either. I prefer my gloves under my jacket sleeve, not over and many gloves nowadays have a large full gauntlet which makes it tough to do.

 

[wa-loaf]

Also, I love the small cuff that goes under your jacket instead of over, but that's just personal preference.

I prefer my gloves under my jacket sleeve, not over and many gloves nowadays have a large full gauntlet which makes it tough to do.

I have the gauntlet type now and I find them annoying. That's one of the things that I liked about the Hestra's. And they keep popping up on Tramdock!

 

[wa-loaf]

They rule. I have the "Vertical Cut Freeride" and my hands never get cold. I have never worn a liner under these gloves, and my hands have always stayed toasty. Also, I love the small cuff that goes under your jacket instead of over, but that's just personal preference.

Snagged a pair of these on Tramdock and they just got here. They are even nicer than I expected, the fit and finish is excellent. Paid about $60 (for $150 gloves) and that's the most I've ever paid for a pair of gloves. The insulation seems a little thin, but we'll see how warm they are on those cold WA nights. I got a yellow pair so they look kinda like work gloves.

 

[deadheadskier]

....I keep missing my size (9) on tramdock.

 

[wa-loaf]

....I keep missing my size (9) on tramdock.

:lol: that's exactly the size I got. Nya nya . . .;-)

 

[skimore]

The insulation seems a little thin, but we'll see how warm they are on those cold WA nights.

I wouldn't worry about it. Never had cold hands with mine and that thinness makes them great for fiddling with your gear

 

[deadheadskier]

:lol: that's exactly the size I got. Nya nya . . .;-)

:uzi:

 

[Philpug]

I have some, yes they are bomb proof. Worth the cha ching.

 

[bvibert]

They have a really good reputation. The problem is that most of the ones that have been on Tramdock are friggen ugly.

 

[deadheadskier]

....they certainly do have some fugly gloves. I think that is the case with a lot of apparel these days and even skis themselves.

 

[wa-loaf]

They have a really good reputation. The problem is that most of the ones that have been on Tramdock are friggen ugly.

They have some really funky colors. There are some teal ones that keep popping up. uke: The vert freerides are pretty sharp. I took a chance with the yellow that didn't look great on-line, but in real life they have that yellow work glove look. I can live with that.

 

[MarkC]

I have never had a pair but am going to try these this season http://www.hestrausa.com/prod.php?p=HES3024&k=31494

 

[campgottagopee]

Yes, the gloves are worth every penny. What I like most about them is they are warm without being bulky. If you get them I'd be shocked if you weren't satisfied with them

 

[wa-loaf]

Snagged a pair of these on Tramdock and they just got here. They are even nicer than I expected, the fit and finish is excellent. Paid about $60 (for $150 gloves) and that's the most I've ever paid for a pair of gloves. The insulation seems a little thin, but we'll see how warm they are on those cold WA nights. I got a yellow pair so they look kinda like work gloves.

After a few times out with these I F-in love them! Very comfy, flexible, lightweight, and warm! I ski a lot a night and have had a few nights in the single digits and been comfy the whole night.

 

[Grassi21]

I am waiting to see a pair of these pop up on SAC or Tramdock. I've had cold digits on the coldest of days. But the bulk of my current gloves is what bothers me most... not to mention the full gauntlet.

 

[wa-loaf]

They haven't been around lately. You might have to wait for the fall which seemed to be when the bulk of them were popping up.

 

[Grassi21]

They haven't been around lately. You might have to wait for the fall which seemed to be when the bulk of them were popping up.

Good point. I think I can hold out.

 

[deadheadskier]

I missed out on Tramdock this fall and didn't see any at local shops. I ended up going with Level gloves on the recommendation of the local ski shop and outside of being a bit bulky for my liking in the guantlet area, they're great.

http://www.levelusa.net/prod.php?k=58913&p=LVL3280UG