dredman Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 I recently got a set of the THOR Snowboard Carving Mittens. I have not gotten a chance to use them yet, but thought I would share some pictures and thoughts. The palm fabric is "Super Fabric". I have seen this fabric used in other high wear locations on ski clothing and on the Level Super Carve Mitts. It is a very very durable fabric in high abrasion situations. The THOR mitt is a very simple design with minimal seams to wear out. It is lightly lined with fleece but you will need to wear a liner with them. If you are wearing wrist guards, there will be plenty of room for them. I will most likely add a "don't drop your mitten" leash soon. Another cool feature is that the palm has a thin layer of dense foam padding for protection. I chatted with John he said to seal the seams with E6000 adhesive and spray the palms with Minwax Polyurethane Spray. So I just finished that up and am patiently waiting to get them on the snow. The price is very reasonable for a carving specific mitt ($70USD). I know his last design with kevlar on the hands held up very well and I expect these will also. http://thorsnowgloves.com The pictures were from before I sealed them up. CAT scans came back inconclusive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 37 minutes ago, dredman said: CAT scans came back inconclusive. lol Love my Thor SG1 Super Gloves...........just now needing replacing after 5 years of Patting the Dog ~ Interesting background in your photos Dred .......you just had to show off your fancy spancy vacuum, did'nt ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 I rode last year's version and burned through a pair in a month here at Sugarloaf riding most days. The thumb flap shape needs improvement. It's a weak link. Also using a fabric that increases friction isn't a great idea either. The fabric should be durable but smooth. There's hope here but it needs work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nextcarve Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 I would tread them with seamgrip, to reduce friction while protecting the fabric at the same time. That's what I do with all my gloves and mittens I wear for carving and I'm very happy. It's easy to apply, durable and you can renew it on stressed spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted November 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 I am impressed with the E6000 and Minwax polyurathane spray. They turned out really nice after the treatment. I'll let you all know how they hold up. I have the same fabric on another set of mitts and they have held up really well. I am going to give them the same treatment to prolong the life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 you could just keep your hands out of the snow;-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted November 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 59 minutes ago, b0ardski said: you could just keep your hands out of the snow;-/ Not possible. Need my training wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvin' Marvin Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 Those look like they'd protect you from the hottest pizza pie! Have you ever seen b.free's EC gloves? Similar but covered in a rubbery type coating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nextcarve Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, dredman said: I am impressed with the E6000 and Minwax polyurathane spray. Didn't now those. I'm curious if this thin layer is as durable as with my neoprene glue which is also polyurethane based. Edited November 17, 2020 by nextcarve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted November 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 I have not used neoprene glue, nor have I used this polyurethane spray, or E6000 so I am learning as I go with this one. I have always used ShoeGlue on my gloves with pretty good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 I've always been a big supporter of Thor Gloves and I'm asking for a pair for Christmas. Looking forward to the mitten design changes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 3:16 PM, b0ardski said: you could just keep your hands out of the snow;-/ That's just crazy talk! I've been meaning to try these — thanks for the reminder! Ordering a pair now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 My brother? https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Crazy_Talk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 I burned through my second pair today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted December 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 35 minutes ago, trailertrash said: I burned through my second pair today. Of the new mitts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 I got them in January. That didn't take long considering the short season last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 So to revive a zombie: What was your experience with the gloves @dredman? I've about burned through my current Hestra gloves, will need a replacement soon, and honestly cannot find any realistic alternatives out there. Would absolutely love something like the snow raiders but with a thick TPU palm overlay molded so that the worst seams are moved to the back of the hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted February 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 I have not found the best answer on long lasting carving gloves or mitts. Shoe Goo I have found is the longest lasting product to add as protection. The Thor mitts with seams and palms protected with Shoe Goo is pretty darn good. I really like mitts with wrist guards and they are really hard to find. Dakine had a Nova mitt with wrist guards, but they no longer make them. Shoe Goo protective layers added extended the life significantly. Level had the Super Carve but they no longer make those and they were silly expensive and needed Shoe Goo. Dragging hands should be done with extreme caution, it is a magnificent way to get finger, wrist, arm and shoulder injuries. Thor is a great supporter of the sport and will take your input to improve the product. I do like supporting companies like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 i use flexseal(multiple thin layers) and gorilla tape seems to hold out well. Tape as base and flexseal on top. trying to develop habit of using back hand finger to feel the snow instead palm down. palm down/outrigger are in "emergency" out of balance situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desjar Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) I've got 3 pairs of Level gloves that I keep repairing. The wrist guard/ thumb protection is built in between the glove and the liner. That way when you remove the glove, the guard stays in the glove. Great design. http://www.amazon.com/LEVEL-1031UG-Level-Fly-Glove/dp/B002BBIB70 I try to keep my hands off the snow for injury prevention; it's cumulative! Edited December 20, 2023 by Desjar Thought they were discontinued! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluxgame Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 Anyone heard from John at Thor recently? I ordered a pair of gloves back at the beginning of December. He emailed me the next day to say that he was out of town until 12/31 but would get them sent out when he got back. No gloves yet so I emailed him last week to see what was up, no response. Just tried calling the office number that was on my PayPal receipt, but it's out of service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluxgame Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 On 1/18/2024 at 12:14 PM, fluxgame said: Anyone heard from John at Thor recently? I ordered a pair of gloves back at the beginning of December. He emailed me the next day to say that he was out of town until 12/31 but would get them sent out when he got back. No gloves yet so I emailed him last week to see what was up, no response. Just tried calling the office number that was on my PayPal receipt, but it's out of service. Well, gloves showed up in the mail today. Still wonder about his communication, but at least I've got what I ordered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabber Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 3 hours ago, fluxgame said: Well, gloves showed up in the mail today. Still wonder about his communication, but at least I've got what I ordered. his ears were probably burning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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