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Title: which gloves
Post by: Rick Ward on December 02, 2012, 11:11:01 am: Just spent £40 on a pair of sealskin gloves but even then my hand were screaming cold, just wondered what others have found --my mate uses some from kingstown glove company and says theyr'e the best he's had in 25 Yorkshire winters. Any other recommendations??
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: andyM on December 02, 2012, 12:39:09 pm: This is all I use: http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=256727157

When they split throw them away and use another pair, although one pair usually lasts me most of the winter.
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: andrew hamshare on December 02, 2012, 12:56:17 pm: Are they warm Andy?
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: G Griffin on December 02, 2012, 12:58:31 pm: Quote from: AndyM on December 02, 2012, 12:39:09 pm
This is all I use: http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=256727157

When they split throw them away and use another pair, although one pair usually lasts me most of the winter.

Me too.
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: G Griffin on December 02, 2012, 01:02:16 pm: Quote from: Andy Hamster on December 02, 2012, 12:56:17 pm
Are they warm Andy?

If it's really cold, wear a cheap pair of gloves underneath. You rarely need both, though.
I used to buy the rubber ones in L and XL, with the XL for use with another pair. I found it hard to get hold of the XL, recently, though.
Best thing is, Hammy, you've lost nowt if you don't like them.
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on December 02, 2012, 01:15:59 pm: Quote from: G Griffin on December 02, 2012, 01:02:16 pm
Quote from: Andy Hamster on December 02, 2012, 12:56:17 pm
Are they warm Andy?

If it's really cold, wear a cheap pair of gloves underneath. You rarely need both, though.
I used to buy the rubber ones in L and XL, with the XL for use with another pair. I found it hard to get hold of the XL, recently, though.
Best thing is, Hammy, you've lost nowt if you don't like them.

well thats no good for me then as I struggle to fit my boob warmers in an XL glove as it is.
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: telboy on December 02, 2012, 01:31:34 pm: The best ones by far are Joka's they look cumbersom but once you get used to them
they are brill
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: tompoole on December 02, 2012, 01:39:45 pm: I use woollen fingerless gloves :-)
Yes they get wet but once body warms them up
They keep me warm . I've tried all sorts or expensive
Seal skins etc but always end up wearing woollen gloves.
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: andyM on December 02, 2012, 02:35:58 pm: Quote from: Andy Hamster on December 02, 2012, 12:56:17 pm
Are they warm Andy?

The main thing I require from gloves in winter is that they are 100% waterproof.
If my hands get wet then they will soon feel the cold.
Once I get working I find my hands stay warm as long as they stay dry.
I have used thicker bulky gloves in the past and they actually made my fingers colder.
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: SPE on December 02, 2012, 03:01:56 pm: I wear sealskins cycling waterproof gloves for tradding shops on cold mornings (because I need more movement and only short bursts of work) and for wfp large size of these (where bulkiness is not such a problem)with thermal knitted gloves underneath
http://search.diy.com/search?p=R&srid=S8-UKSR02&lbc=diy&w=gloves&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.diy.com%2fnav%2ffix%2fhandtools-storage-workwear%2fprotective-clothing-safety-equipment%2fhand-protection%2fgloves%2fChemical-Resistant-Gauntlets-9288637%3fskuId%3d9298337&rk=7&uid=603484170&sid=2&ts=ajax&rsc=4Sb4rQpbHCFHGje0&method=and&isort=score&view=grid&redurl=%2fnav%2ffix%2fhandtools-storage-workwear%2fprotective-clothing-safety-equipment%2fhand-protection%2fgloves%2fChemical-Resistant-Gauntlets-9288637%3fskuId%3d9298337&ref=www.diy.com
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: Frankybadboy on December 02, 2012, 05:04:15 pm: note

sealskin cycling gloves are not waterpoof,FACT

i wear them on a bike and do a lot of miles and trust me,waste of money,
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: SB Cleaning on December 02, 2012, 05:05:21 pm: Showa 377 ;)
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: mark m on December 02, 2012, 05:23:45 pm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQYUDEz6klo
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: telfordwindowclnr on December 02, 2012, 10:50:12 pm: Quote from: Rick Ward on December 02, 2012, 11:11:01 am
Just spent £40 on a pair of sealskin gloves but even then my hand were screaming cold, just wondered what others have found --my mate uses some from kingstown glove company and says theyr'e the best he's had in 25 Yorkshire winters. Any other recommendations??
Which sealskinz did you buy? We use the extreme cold weather gloves. They only last a season, but are warm as toast.
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: nelly on December 03, 2012, 07:44:30 pm: i use 3mm and 5mm neoprene diving gloves,do a term and not that expensive
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: lee_dewing on December 03, 2012, 08:47:01 pm: i've got showa 377, good but not keeping my hands warm enough on cold days.

Gonna try these i think, they also do test packs.
Happy to let someone else be the guinea pig ;D

http://www.engelbert-strauss.co.uk/show/activeSITE.asp?p=%3cfolder+id%3d%2220F86BBA-03F2-47EA-BA19-5E38C67EB7C7%22%3e%3c%2ffolder%3e%3cslot+name%3d%22content%22%3e%3cco+id%3d%222601671F-B60A-4B23-80D3-616CBCC9C096%22%3e%3c%2fco%3e%3c%2fslot%3e%3cat%3e%3cpage%3e1%3c%2fpage%3e%3cPageNo%3e220063%3c%2fPageNo%3e%3cColorCode%3e0%3c%2fColorCode%3e%3c%2fat%3e%3cRubrikID%3eBF7A2935-CEDF-4E31-99A4-71530C0CC53E%3c%2fRubrikID%3e%3cRubrikName%3eGloves%3c%2fRubrikName%3e%3cPageName%3eWinter+gloves+Comfort+Plus%3c%2fPageName%3e%3cPageNo%3e220063%3c%2fPageNo%3e

http://www.engelbert-strauss.co.uk/show/activeSITE.asp?p=%3cfolder+id%3d%2220F86BBA-03F2-47EA-BA19-5E38C67EB7C7%22%3e%3c%2ffolder%3e%3cslot+name%3d%22content%22%3e%3cco+id%3d%222601671F-B60A-4B23-80D3-616CBCC9C096%22%3e%3c%2fco%3e%3c%2fslot%3e%3cat%3e%3cpage%3e1%3c%2fpage%3e%3cPageNo%3e220068%3c%2fPageNo%3e%3cColorCode%3e0%3c%2fColorCode%3e%3c%2fat%3e%3cRubrikID%3e99DFF2FD-951B-43AB-8EB7-26F7EF6FD973%3c%2fRubrikID%3e%3cRubrikName%3eGloves%3c%2fRubrikName%3e%3cPageName%3eTEST+SET+Winter+gloves%3c%2fPageName%3e%3cPageNo%3e220068%3c%2fPageNo%3e
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: elite mike on December 03, 2012, 09:13:05 pm: these look worth a punt

http://www.windsorproducts.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=154
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: Steve Sed on December 03, 2012, 09:17:31 pm: Those aren't waterproof Lee and Mike.
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: DaveG on December 03, 2012, 09:22:27 pm: http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/handtools-storage-workwear/protective-clothing-safety-equipment/hand-protection/gloves/B-and-Q-PVC-Gloves-12217504?skuId=12748210

Been wearing these for years. On really cold mornings, I wear some glove liners underneath
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: elite mike on December 03, 2012, 09:28:29 pm: Quote from: Steve Sed on December 03, 2012, 09:17:31 pm
Those aren't waterproof Lee and Mike.

ha ha i know

i have used these for years but cold to start with but great 8)

http://www.windowcleancentre.co.uk/productdetails.aspx?ProductID=165&SectionID=24

i use these surfing the welsh and cornish coast in jan and feb and they are brilliant
Title: Re: which gloves
Post by: gary999 on December 03, 2012, 10:17:10 pm: Quote from: DaveG on December 03, 2012, 09:22:27 pm
http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/handtools-storage-workwear/protective-clothing-safety-equipment/hand-protection/gloves/B-and-Q-PVC-Gloves-12217504?skuId=12748210

Been wearing these for years. On really cold mornings, I wear some glove liners underneath

same here,work a treat with liners :)