Very good cold weather gloves- opinions?

[Whitey]

This is what you want:
http://www.amazon.com/Kinco-Pigskin...449339890&sr=8-4&keywords=kinco+winter+gloves
Kinco Pigskin Leather cold weather workman gloves.

I'm not one who worries about how things look (most of my ski clothes were bought at Building 19 a couple of yrs ago) & there's a reason why my ski bag includes hockey tape (helps me tailor/repair my gear).

But are you guys splitting and stacking some cord wood in between runs with those things or what? Ski a few runs and then fire up the snow blower?

 

[frapcap]

Wow! Thanks a ton for all of the responses and direction. I especially like the 'home brew' glove system that some of you guys mentioned.
I've got a bunch of tabs opened up to do some more research and hopefully I can settle on something this week!

 

[oldtimer]

I am going to be "that guy". Add a down west, down sweater to your layers. If the core is warm the extremities are much easier to manage. I know you understand this, but do it to the extreme. You will not be sorry. I stand on the side of ski hills for hours on end in some extremely cold weather. If the core is warm the rest is easy.

 

[dlague]

I am going to be "that guy". Add a down west, down sweater to your layers. If the core is warm the extremities are much easier to manage. I know you understand this, but do it to the extreme. You will not be sorry. I stand on the side of ski hills for hours on end in some extremely cold weather. If the core is warm the rest is easy.

That is spot on!

Alternatively, bring a second pair of whatever and switch it out around lunch if in for a bit. The cold causes condensation in the glove or mitten and this results in cold hands when getting back out. Switching provides dry gloves or mittens and helps to keep hands warm. Works for me in extreme temps including the above.

I use Mittens with glove liners (both pair) and nothing special - links to what I use

http://www.bobwards.com/SCOTT-Mens-Traverse-Mitten-84654

http://www.swanyamerica.com/p/x-over-mitt/mens-crossover-ski-gloves?pp=12

 

[Smellytele]

That is spot on!

Alternatively, bring a second pair of whatever and switch it out around lunch if in for a bit. The cold causes condensation in the glove or mitten and this results in cold hands when getting back out. Switching provides dry gloves or mittens and helps to keep hands warm. Works for me in extreme temps including the above.

I use Mittens with glove liners (both pair) and nothing special - links to what I use

http://www.bobwards.com/SCOTT-Mens-Traverse-Mitten-84654

http://www.swanyamerica.com/p/x-over-mitt/mens-crossover-ski-gloves?pp=12

Can we argue again about taking away the purpose of mittens by using gloves on the inside of them?

 

[dlague]

Can we argue again about taking away the purpose of mittens by using gloves on the inside of them?

No argument needed - just sharing what work s for me and what I am happy with. We are all different. Many of us ski on different skis, right?

 

[Smellytele]

No argument needed - just sharing what work s for me and what I am happy with. We are all different. Many of us ski on different skis, right?

Don't really want to fight I was just alluding to the thread that was going last year on the mittens/glove thing thats all. It went on for a few pages.

 

[dlague]

Don't really want to fight I was just alluding to the thread that was going last year on the mittens/glove thing thats all. It went on for a few pages.

I get it! Debates can go on for ever! Typed words never come across as words spoken.

 

[wtcobb]

EVO currently has a one-day ski sale (10-20% off outlet prices) with a lot of gloves at an extra 20%.

 

[HowieT2]

That is spot on!

Alternatively, bring a second pair of whatever and switch it out around lunch if in for a bit. The cold causes condensation in the glove or mitten and this results in cold hands when getting back out. Switching provides dry gloves or mittens and helps to keep hands warm. Works for me in extreme temps including the above.

I use Mittens with glove liners (both pair) and nothing special - links to what I use

http://www.bobwards.com/SCOTT-Mens-Traverse-Mitten-84654

http://www.swanyamerica.com/p/x-over-mitt/mens-crossover-ski-gloves?pp=12

Good call. I dry my gloves on the boot dryers during lunch. My wife goes so far as to change her socks midday.

 

[mister moose]

Can we argue again about taking away the purpose of mittens by using gloves on the inside of them?

Different strokes dept. Ms Moose uses mittens with glove liners for the reason that answering cell phones, putting on ski locks, any dexterity task on a cold day, she pulls off the mitten and has the dexterity of a glove without exposing bare fingers to the cold. Mitten liners can't do that.

 

[HowieT2]

Great to work in but Don't like the idea of not having something to cinch it down around the wrist. Cold air and snow could get in on those.

I have Kinkos that are full leather and have wristbands

 

[mikec142]

IMHO A lot depends on your circulation. I bought a pair of $30 Gordini Gloves from Sports Authority 10 years ago and they finally gave out at the end of last winter when they ripped on a seam. On most days I was fine in just the gloves. On a real cold day I'd put in hand warmers and be fine. Then again, I think that my circulation is pretty good and I'm rarely freezing on the mountain. That said, I bought Hestra Heli's this year and can't wait to try them.

And then you have my wife who has terrible circulation and gets cold in 50 degree weather. She has the most expensive pair of Black Diamond mittens that I could buy and even with hand warmers she gets cold. Splurged for Hotronics for her boots this year. Hope they help.

Bottom line is that it's great to get opinions, but what works for me might not work for you.

 

[Brewbeer]

I used to go through a pair of gloves every season or two. On cold days, year-old gloves just weren't cutting it, they'd get wet from sweat or snow and then freeze up. Then a friend from Colorado turned me on to Outdoor Research's shell mitts, similar to these:

http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/mt-baker-shell-mitts.html

Teamed with fleece glove liners, they are the bomb. On cold days, they are awesome. On warm days, they are too warm, so I'll either ski with just the shell, or just the fleece liner. I'm still using the same pair of shell mitts I bought 20 years ago.

 

[JDMRoma]

I'd wait till end of season , your not going to need warm gloves this year by the look of it !


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[Puck it]

I'd wait till end of season , your not going to need warm gloves this year by the look of it !


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Ok you are going on time out with Billski. Any mods in the house?

 

[JDMRoma]

Ok you are going on time out with Billski. Any mods in the house?

Put myself in Timeout ! The weather has me PMSing !


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[wa-loaf]

Ok you are going on time out with Billski. Any mods in the house?

Billski got a time out?

 

[Puck it]

Billski got a time out?

Go to the winter forecast thread. Da biatch said he did not care that the weather was warm since he does not ski until January. So I made a suggestion to put him on timeout for it.

 

[Puck it]

And Tin has been under the rock with Billski too. Pretty much everything you missed today.