carvedog Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I was curious whether anyone uses ski racing gloves? I was thinking that they might have padding on the fingertips. Ski gloves usually are made of nylon and/or leather. Usually doesn't hold up too well to hard charging, slope dragging, Euro carve layout turns. But give it a shot if it seems like a good price. The friction tears up most stuff though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 http://www.thundercloudmarketing.com/FreePage22.htm The website is odd though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 http://www.thundercloudmarketing.com/FreePage22.htmThe website is odd though. Yeah, destroyed those in two days on a glacier (Saas Fee). May be I need some gloves from concrete on that glacierice ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istvan Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Gloves: Level super-pipe + a few layers of glue. Level has a good built-in protection system (http://levelgloves.com/biomex_protection.php?recordID=english). The glue I use: http://www.sika.com/cmi-aa-agr-prod-sf-256 http://www.sika.com/cmi-aa-agr-prod-st-drive http://www.sika.com/cmi-aa-agr-prod-move-it Works well on gloves, pants, jackets. Colour: black. Use a spatula to apply. Lasts pretty long. And the result (I guess you don't see too much on this pic, but that is itself the point: the black rubber based glue does not show up too much) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Have to try that glue, Istvan, thanks. I destroyed for EUR 300.-- on gloves this year. May be it's time to stop putting my hands on the slopes. And which of the SIKA should I take? Or are they all three evenly good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I bought the thunderclouds last season, toughest material I've come across yet. Very stiff & very slick grip to start out but they broke in nicely, and are now my favs on all but the wettest days. Hold up to buckles & sharp edges well but I don't drag my hands in the snow either, too easy to wrench my wrist or shoulder. Not well insulated which I like as I only use silk or polypro liners on the coldest days. I recommend them, toughest $40 glove your gonna find. For that price You can buy 2 pair for less than the cheesy fashion victims most shops carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istvan Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Hans, all 3 work. Ciao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovastic Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Roeckl gloves 50 days and still quite good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 By far, the best gloves I ever had were modeled after the old school outdoor research mittens from the late 80's /early 90's(also known as the "late, earlies" for those of us with sketchy memories)They were custom made by a local hippie that made several pairs at the time for the local crew at Crystal Mountain WA. I used those 60 days a year for about 4 years before having to do any repair. They have finally died but I plan on getting another set made soon! Look at my profile pic (not the avatar) 1992' I'm wearing them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Pick up a pair of hestra gloves: Army Leather GTX X-Trafit Thin and supple alpine glove with wind- waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex X-trafit, which gives an excellent grip and very good dexterity. 3-layer comfort with the same feeling as a single layer glove! Proofed Army Leather on the palm and Wolf Paw reinforcements for optimum durability. http://www.hestragloves.com/www/live/hestragloves/hgproduct.aspx?TreeID=321&ShopTreeID=19&ProductID=508 Which feature: Wolf Paw® A patented fingertip reinforcement design that eliminates seams from surfaces that get the most wear and tear. Used mainly for our snowboard and extreme carving gloves. Swedish Patent No. 962698-4 European Patent No. 97932107.2 We should see how it hold up this season. -- David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackDan Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Stop putting your hands on the snow. It will probably improve your riding, since you won't be reaching for the snow. and you'll save on gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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