Forums The Gear Room Gloves for the skin track Viewing 20 posts - 1 through 20 (of 33 total) 1 2 →Author Posts December 19, 2012 at 5:26 pm #577882 keffler 319 PostsAnyone have a suggestion for some good gloves while skinning and transitioning?I picked a pair of BD pilots but those blew up after about 10 days. Just bought some Grenade “Pipe” gloves. They were on sale for cheap. Been out one day on those. I think they might last one more before the first hole shows up. Even tried various cycling gloves. Looked at some Ice Climbing gloves, but they don’t seem like they are going to breath very well.Is it too much to ask for? A glove that can handle some work, and breaths on the skin track? Please don’t tell me I need to develop my own gloves too… December 19, 2012 at 5:38 pm #663292 websherpa 34 PostsI have some leather work gloves that do the trick. They are reasonably water resistant, dry out quickly breath alright and don’t have any built in insulation. So they work well as a shell and are just big enough to accept glove liners for extra warmth. I find I wear them more than my hat but still take them off occassionally when it’s really warm out. In addition to their moderate warmth they provide much better protection than many other winter style gloves for things like camp chores and rope work. I bought a pack of 3 at costco for under $30 and would easily buy 3 more packs as they are have lots of use outside the snowboard piece of my life. December 19, 2012 at 5:52 pm #663293 keffler 319 Posts @websherpa wrote:I have some leather work gloves that do the trick. They are reasonably water resistant, dry out quickly breath alright and don’t have any built in insulation. So they work well as a shell and are just big enough to accept glove liners for extra warmth. I find I wear them more than my hat but still take them off occassionally when it’s really warm out. In addition to their their moderate warm they provide much better protection than many other winter style gloves for things like camp chores and rope work. I bought a pack of 3 at costco for under $30 and would easily buy 3 more packs as they are have lots of use outside the snowboard piece of my life.I was eying some all leather gloves in Home Depot yesterday. Decided against them as I thought they might not breath very well and hold water. I guess I need to reconsider. The price is right though. :thumpsup: December 19, 2012 at 6:32 pm #663294 rky mtn srfr 152 PostsBesides the spare pair of light warm gloves in my pack, I use Burton AK gloves for going down and in real cold ascents. Typically I use an old set of light duty/liners by 4Square for the ascent, but now one of the fingers is starting to blow out. If it’s really warm enough I’ll even get down to bare hands (I run on the warm side for sure.) Getting back to the thread, I just picked up a pair of camel leather work gloves that are made in the USA for $5.99 from the local hardware store and was pretty stoked to get something that fit decently for such a deal. Unfortunately the dog ate them last night 🙁 December 19, 2012 at 7:13 pm #663295 H.R. Flufnstuf 97 PostsThese: http://www.burton.com/mens-powerstretch%C2%AE-liner-glove/275600,default,pd.html?start=51&cgid=mens-gloves-mitts or these: http://www.burton.com/mens-pipe-glove/275598,default,pd.html?start=14&cgid=mens-gloves-mitts in black cover most bases for me on the uphill. December 19, 2012 at 7:25 pm #663296 imported_MountainDog 160 PostsI’ve tried leather work gloves, but just seemed like you could never wax them enough to keep from getting saturated.I’ve been using Komperdell Alpine Merino gloves for the last couple years and have found them to be the best as far as water proof and dexterity for cameras and transitions. REI usually has some on display to try on.http://www.komperdell.com/en/gloves/alpine_freeride/401_02.phpKomperdell has a few different gloves that look like they’ll do the trick. December 19, 2012 at 7:31 pm #663297 rightsider 150 PostsI’m a big fan of the AK Tech Glove. http://www.burton.com/mens-tech-glove/275582,default,pd.html?start=8&cgid=mens-gloves-mittsIf its too warm for that, I’m usually bare handed. December 19, 2012 at 7:53 pm #663298 acopafeel 134 Postsmy local shop sells these BD liners for $10 every yr, during the month of Dec.http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/gloves/midweightI usually pick up 2 each year and burn through them, in time for the next year’s sale.I love them – for everything! December 19, 2012 at 8:14 pm #663299 Jefe009 675 PostsMarmot basic work gloves:http://www.rei.com/product/784973/marmot-basic-work-gloves,-black,-large?preferredSku=7849730044&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-pla-_-product-_-7849730044&mr:referralID=e093dbee-4a17-11e2-97b3-001b2166beccI’ve tried several different kinds of pipe gloves, and nothing works as well as these Marmot ‘work’ gloves. Also they are super cheap so I keep a couple pairs handy. Keeps your fingers nice and dextrous for fiddling with bindings, etc.www.splitlife.net December 19, 2012 at 8:56 pm #663300 chrishami 194 Posts @acopafeel wrote:my local shop sells these BD liners for $10 every yr, during the month of Dec.http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/gloves/midweightI usually pick up 2 each year and burn through them, in time for the next year’s sale.I love them – for everything!I’ve got the heavier fleece liners, so far I’m loving them, about 3 days skinning with them and I’ve started wearing them in the resort too: http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/gloves/heavyweightI did pay 35 bucks and now I’m thinking for the same price the Marmot work gloves might have been a better deal. We’ll see how long these last.167 furberg 163/26 Venture Helix December 19, 2012 at 9:04 pm #663301 Taft 287 PostsI use something like thishttp://www.watsongloves.com/catalogdetails-work-300I–Tough_Guy.htm.you can get a three pack for under 20$. not the best in high winds, but good for most skinning needs. December 19, 2012 at 9:13 pm #663302 classicauto 152 PostsTried a few different cheapies, then settled into these……LOVE them.Nice durable leather where you need it, cut the wind really well and they’re quite thin/offer good dexterityhttp://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/gloves/vert-gloves.html December 19, 2012 at 11:12 pm #663303 keffler 319 PostsThanks everyone. That’s a good assortment to choose from. I’m leaning towards the OR Verts or the Komperdell.I also saw theses from Mountain Gear:http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men%27s-Torsion%E2%84%A2-Glove/OM4339,default,pd.htmland when I talked to them, they recommended one of these Ice Climbing gloves:http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men%27s-Hydra-Pro%E2%84%A2-Glove/OM5422,default,pd.html http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men%27s-Minus-One%E2%84%A2-Glove/OM4983,default,pd.htmlNow to go find these locally to fondle. December 20, 2012 at 12:03 am #663304 philip.ak 679 PostsOR Gripper gloves are straight-up fitted windstopper fleece with a grippy palm material. The face is smoother than most types of fleece so snow is less likely to stick. Still warm if they get damp. Pretty durable, and under $50. My fave all-around cool-temp gloves. December 20, 2012 at 12:13 am #663305 802smuggler 369 PostsFound I really like wool liners as somebody else posted, but they don’t last long. I got two pairs for 10 bucks in a bargain bin, wish i wouldve grabbed some more. December 20, 2012 at 6:39 am #663306 jiveassmother 7 PostsI use a few different types of gloves depending on how warm it is out. I tend to alternate with and without gloves on the way up. Every time my hands start to heat up I take them off and clip them to my chest strap for a bit.The types of gloves I really like are the REI One Gloves which are soft shell type gloves and the OR PL 150 gloves which are less water proof but breath really well, they are liner type gloves. I carry some waterproof Patagonia Gortex gloves in the pack for colder temps and wetter conditions. December 20, 2012 at 7:27 am #663307 maniacdave 564 PostsNone. Except if it’s really cold. Then I don Pistolero’n’hockeytape remnants. I think they’re more snowseal than glove now….That was Pontus December 20, 2012 at 11:40 am #663308 chrisNZ 304 Posts @keffler wrote: @websherpa wrote:I have some leather work gloves that do the trick. They are reasonably water resistant, dry out quickly breath alright and don’t have any built in insulation. So they work well as a shell and are just big enough to accept glove liners for extra warmth. I find I wear them more than my hat but still take them off occassionally when it’s really warm out. In addition to their their moderate warm they provide much better protection than many other winter style gloves for things like camp chores and rope work. I bought a pack of 3 at costco for under $30 and would easily buy 3 more packs as they are have lots of use outside the snowboard piece of my life.I was eying some all leather gloves in Home Depot yesterday. Decided against them as I thought they might not breath very well and hold water. I guess I need to reconsider. The price is right though. :thumpsup:When its dry and really cold pigskin leather gloves are awesome. I used $20 kinko yellow all winter in Canada. When they get wet they suck ass. I also have blackdiamond guide expesive but pretty bomber. December 20, 2012 at 5:45 pm #663309 shredgnar 643 PostsI’ve really been liking my BD Punisher ice gloves. They are like a spring glove, but with super sticky grips for ice climbing. The nice thing about the sticky stuff is when gripping your ski pole you don’t have to adjust the pole or add grips to the shaft. Really nice when traversing.My second favorites are my trusty old Kinko 901s. These are my cold day gloves. I don’t even bother waterproofing them but that’s just me. My hands never get wet or cold in these unless it’s below 0.Lastly, for the really cold days, where temps are low, winds are high, I will grab my 6 year old BD Guide gloves. These things are like brand new because I rarely use them. They are always in the pack for emergencies but I might use them twice a year. December 20, 2012 at 5:45 pm #663310 shredgnar 643 PostsI’ve really been liking my BD Punisher ice gloves. They are like a spring glove, but with super sticky grips for ice climbing. The nice thing about the sticky stuff is when gripping your ski pole you don’t have to adjust the pole or add grips to the shaft. Really nice when traversing.My second favorites are my trusty old Kinko 901s. These are my cold day gloves. I don’t even bother waterproofing them but that’s just me. My hands never get wet or cold in these unless it’s below 0.Lastly, for the really cold days, where temps are low, winds are high, I will grab my 6 year old BD Guide gloves. These things are like brand new because I rarely use them. They are always in the pack for emergencies but I might use them twice a year. Viewing 20 posts - 1 through 20 (of 33 total) 1 2 →You must be logged in to reply to this topic.