kjl Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 What kind of store do you go to to get gloves repaired? My beloved OR Mutant Modular Mitts (beefy trigger mitts) finally blew up after 2 seasons, and, though I tried a shoe-goo repair, I think it might have been too late (the seams are all completely blown and the fabric is starting to shred). To make it even worse, they don't make that glove anymore. Are there any places you can go to that can repair or modify gloves? I either want this pair repaired or I want to buy a beefy regular glove and have them cut and sew the middle, ring, and pinky finger compartments into a single large compartment... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Ken, Try a good cobbler. They should be able to do leather work and sew other heavy-duty materials. You'll probably need to bring them whatever material (other than leather) that you need them to work with, but they'll be able to deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malymis Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I destroy two or three a seson. when seson is good of course. I found it is easier to buy the simple, chepast glows use them to death and move on. I tried the expensive ones "well build" but they didnt last longer then cheep ones. ________ Lezcutiess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I will let you all know about a new glove I'm trying. I just ordered a pair of Hestra Army Leather 3 fingered gloves. $95.00. Ouch, I've never paid that much for gloves, but I need the mitt for my three fingers and the trigger finger for slider track pins in the backcountry, and other little chores like that. The construction of the heli glove looked good, so I ordered sight unseen. After Splitfest I will know much more(2 weeks), so if you are curious about them I will post a followup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jutta Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I'm not trying to hijack your thread, but as a long-term searcher for the one glove that will actually keep my hands warm, I looked this one up (looks pretty good to me, too) and not only are they on sale for $66 right now at backcountry.com, they also come with free shipping. Here's the link: http://www.backcountry.com/store/HES0016/c11/s100000008/Hestra-Army-Leather-Heli-3-Finger-Ski-Glove.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgang Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Duct Tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malymis Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I was traing duck tape but it does not work snow gets between tape and glove. ________ CurlyBlonde live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malymis Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 The worst is ice or iced corduroy (when they groom wet snow and it freezes overnight) that stuff litterary eats your glowes. I can even feel burning in my glove from the friction. ________ Abbie cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 If you can't duck it...f*ck it... (yes i know it's duct, not duck. Unless it's Duck brand duct.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I'm a huge fan of the lobster/trigger finger glove. I've had these for a few seasons and they are still holding up fairly well. I'll replace them later this year. http://www.demonsnow.com/pr_2721.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 shoe goo works like a champ http://www.shoegoo.co.jp/en/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I looked there first, but they do not have my size(10). Bummer. And buy them snug, because they do stretch a little, because of the leather. But they are supposed to be waterproof, and warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paappraiser Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 www.sportsmansguide.com has some great mil-issued gloves... dirt cheap also. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=235070 or http://www.sportsmansguide.com/search/search.asp?r=ad%2Fother&s=SEARCH&a=search&k=glove Ive bought many things from them over the years. Most of its is pretty good. some just crap. I have a plastic brace on the outside of my gloves, they dont wear down. They were designed so your wrist and thumbs wont break if you take a fall. http://www.auclairgloves.com/products.cfm?uid=167 Kinda bulky but I dont mind. Saved me at least once over the years. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 i glued some p-tex (not really p-tex, but i don't know exactly what type of it is...) pieces on the gloves. works pretty good! have to reglue from time to time but the glove definetly last longer and slices very well over the snow. glue is a gel cyanacrylat:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nils Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Here in France/switzerland we are all using a thing called aquaglutene, its basically liquid rubber ( black) that you pour in layers. The thing is better than everything we found because: - it sticks to anything that is not polished ( hard plastic..) - it stays bendable, whatever the temp is - it is very resistant to wear - it is so easy to add other layers when it gets worn - it is black, so is hard to see on most gloves that are black - it is very cheap - it keeps snow from sticking ( aka between fingers ) This stuff we buy in shops where they have hydrospeed, rafting, diving gear. It is usually used for repairing wetsuits ( it is not neoprene glue) Hope this helps Nils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Funny enough, I'm sewing up a pair right now. They've lasted me a season ( I got them last February) so I'm happy. They're beefy gloves. http://www.schneiderracingusa.com/additionalstock.asp?Category=10&Category2=&Type=Unisex&Size=9 I've got the camster and they are warm, comfortable, and take a beating. They're super durable, and padded on the knuckles. My hands don't touch the snow as much as others here on the forum, but I'd still recommend these gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istvan Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 This is one of my previous gloves prepared with a rubber based very cheap glue. It lasted for 2 seasons, but at the end each and every fingertip was covered with glue. Later on I also found some rubber based glue that was black (bought in a diver's shop as Nils suggested). My advice is that when you buy such a glue, open it and check if it is really black - the other day I bought a few and the guy in the shop was 100% sure that they were all black.... no need to say, they were not.... I do not have a pic on the gloves that I covered with this black glue, but it looks so good that you could not tell it from the pic that it is home made. Cheers, István Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OCD Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 OR will replace the gloves if you send them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjl Posted March 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Thanks for all the replies! I have lots of options it seems. Aquaglutene, shoe repair, send back to OR, a few more trigger mitt options if all else fails... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Ken - great to have met you earlier this week at Buttermilk! Check these gloves out. Pat http://www.thundercloudmarketing.com/Page17.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleb Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 I saw bob dea wearing what looked to be leather work gloves. Ive seen some cheaper work gloves and if you wear an inner layer underneath, like something that comes with many gloves right now, it should be pretty warm. I will probably try that method out soon, after my cheap burton gloves give out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfinsmiley Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 I seem to spend alot of time sliding on my hands:o. My solution was to glue the plastic from old milk bottels on the palms and fingers in a fancy little design. I am really happy with how well it`s worked, last season I destroyed two pairs and this season`s gloves are still lookin` great. The only downside is that it slides like little snowboards attached to your hands.:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjl Posted March 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hey, Pat - definitely nice meeting you - what a great way to wind down the vacation - another mellow, sunny Buttermilk day! I am kind of stuck on the trigger mitts for two reasons - my fingers get cold (bad circulation?) and I think I am probably less likely to catch a finger in the snow and break/jam it while carving if 3 of them are tied together. Sure would be nice to have rip-proof super fabric, though. Heh, I wonder if I can get a tailor or shoe-repair guy to take a bunch of extra tough fabric and simply copy my current glove pattern and make me new gloves from scratch! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recon Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 I have good luck with heavy duty ice climbing gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateW Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 I just finished applying 3-inch-square patches of kevlar to the palms of a set of gloves that were torn up from dragging my hand and/or grabbing the board in the air. I did this to two other pairs a couple weeks ago and they have worked well so I did another set. I used "Household Goop" adhesive to stick them down. It's flexible enough to allow the palms to bend as much as they need to, but it does interfere with the elastic at the base of the palm. All three sets of kevlarized gloves have straps on the backs of the wrists though, so no problem. I'll see if I can get some pictures up later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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