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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: geefree on October 05, 2009, 09:04:59 am
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Hi,
Every winter we have a debate about the right gloves,
i tried 5 or 6 different types last year, most were recommended on this site!..thanks for the input but none were really suitable.
Do we have any guys on here who have actually bought a good pair of gloves, that keep the hands warm, and the water out, and last longer than one week.?
Thanks
Gary.
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hi gazza ive been using the same pair of seal skinz for the last 2 years and they are still like new , the only problem when seal skinzs get mentioned is theres that loads of diffrent types and some are total crap .
if you no where spring green nuserys is just outside wakefield theres a outdoor center there thats where i got mine from .
i allso use leather weightlifting fingerless gloves on the days when it aint too cold .
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Sealskins winter gloves. They are called just that. They have got grippy fingers and palms, no small studs. Those are fantastic. Make sure you get the winter gloves, the other ones do not last long for the work we do.
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It will depend Gazza if you are pole or ladder.
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5mm scuba gloves, lasted me a few years and really warm
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Sealskins winter gloves. They are called just that. They have got grippy fingers and palms, no small studs. Those are fantastic. Make sure you get the winter gloves, the other ones do not last long for the work we do.
Just tried a pair of these on, I am wfp, and they seem a bit too bulky for when it comes to things like turnin tap on, adjusting gooseneck etc.
are you wfp tim?
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I find the best gloves are the cheap sets you get that are usually displayed on the counters are builders merchants. They are interwoven with some sort of rubber and generally retail about £1.00 a pair. Buy 5 pairs and dry one lot out when theyre wet and put on a dry pair to replace them.
They aren't too thick or bulky to hamper your work, keep your hands dry and warm. Buy one pair if you're afraid of wasting money, youve only wasted a quid then.
Screw sealskin, waste of money.
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I'm the same every year cant seem to find a decent pair of gloves for WFP.
Are these the ones you mentioned daveshaw/Tim?
http://www.marshallleisure.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1154
Looks like a good price.
Wayne
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Sealskins winter gloves. They are called just that. They have got grippy fingers and palms, no small studs. Those are fantastic. Make sure you get the winter gloves, the other ones do not last long for the work we do.
Just tried a pair of these on, I am wfp, and they seem a bit too bulky for when it comes to things like turnin tap on, adjusting gooseneck etc.
are you wfp tim?
Yes I am, they feel a bit bulky to start with, but you get used to it. Try it on a cold day, hands are nice and warm, and dry. Not too clumsy. :)
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http://www.polarbrite.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_20_6&products_id=152
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i never wore gloves till going wfp tried a few different types but never liked working with gloves on so now i just put up with the cold, once the first hour is up your hands get warm anyway and with wfp it is very rare you can work much below freezing as the water freezes where as when i used to work of ladders i often worked at -5 on some early mornings.
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-5 stuff that
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only need a thimble of iso in the tank and you will be fine
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i never wore gloves till going wfp tried a few different types but never liked working with gloves on so now i just put up with the cold, once the first hour is up your hands get warm anyway and with wfp it is very rare you can work much below freezing as the water freezes where as when i used to work of ladders i often worked at -5 on some early mornings.
-5 , you must be in the north then?
in the south i think its not dipped below - 2 or 3 ,in the last ten years !
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showa winter gloves for the cold , when it's cold and wet use thin gloves as a liner and some chemical handling gloves over them. there waterproof and hardwearing. £10 for all 3 pairs , so get 2 sets interchange them and they'll last for ages.
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if you go to chain reaction cycles it has the whole range of sealskinz gloves free p & p good prices
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As has already been said...Hobby Marigolds (black) with cotton liners...
Cheers
Dave.
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I'm the same every year cant seem to find a decent pair of gloves for WFP.
Are these the ones you mentioned daveshaw/Tim?
http://www.marshallleisure.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1154
Looks like a good price.
Wayne
Wayne, yes those are the ones. :)
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i will get me coat before i post this.
a pair of magic gloves then put a pair of strong latex gloves on top ;)
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hi gazza ive been using the same pair of seal skinz for the last 2 years and they are still like new , the only problem when seal skinzs get mentioned is theres that loads of diffrent types and some are total crap .
if you no where spring green nuserys is just outside wakefield theres a outdoor center there thats where i got mine from .
i allso use leather weightlifting fingerless gloves on the days when it aint too cold .
cheers dave will check
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Blue car-wash gloves from Halfords £2.99 last about 2 - 3 weeks. I use these throughout the year, when it goes cold I put some thermal wollen gloves inside.
I found all the other thermal gloves fell apart far too soon considering how costly they were.
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5mm scuba gloves, lasted me a few years and really warm
do you wee in them Matt ?
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What about glovs for trad? I do not mind the cold but my finger tips go dead so could do with keeping them warm.
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I'm the same every year cant seem to find a decent pair of gloves for WFP.
Are these the ones you mentioned daveshaw/Tim?
http://www.marshallleisure.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1154
Looks like a good price.
Wayne
Wayne, yes those are the ones. :)
How do i know if my hands are small, medium or large?
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I have used these for years.
www.seton.co.uk/setoneurope/catalog/0/20/100007-1%20200112-2%20310349-3.html
I buy 10 pairs at a time and the pack will last for ages. I always have a few pairs on the go at any one time, I am then sure of having dry ones every day.
I have a pair of cushioned soled walking socks, very warm and comfy, but would I wear them every day of the winter? Yuk! It's the same with gloves. I like to be able to wash and change them frequently.
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I'm the same every year cant seem to find a decent pair of gloves for WFP.
Are these the ones you mentioned daveshaw/Tim?
http://www.marshallleisure.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1154
Looks like a good price.
Wayne
Wayne, yes those are the ones. :)
How do i know if my hands are small, medium or large?
how big does yer tadger look when you take it in hand?
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Small gloves it is then..... ;D
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What about glovs for trad? I do not mind the cold but my finger tips go dead so could do with keeping them warm.
Heavy duty rubber gloves, black ones. With a pair of glove liners underneath when it`s really cold.
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I'm the same every year cant seem to find a decent pair of gloves for WFP.
Are these the ones you mentioned daveshaw/Tim?
http://www.marshallleisure.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1154
Looks like a good price.
Wayne
Wayne, yes those are the ones. :)
How do i know if my hands are small, medium or large?
Go to the sealskins website, you can print out a template that you fold round your hand, that will tell you the size.
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Gloves are for wimps ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I'm the same every year cant seem to find a decent pair of gloves for WFP.
Are these the ones you mentioned daveshaw/Tim?
http://www.marshallleisure.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1154
Looks like a good price.
Wayne
Wayne, yes those are the ones. :)
How do i know if my hands are small, medium or large?
Go to the sealskins website, you can print out a template that you fold round your hand, that will tell you the size.
Wouldnt that depend on if you printed it out on landscape or portrait setting? ;D
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Gloves are for wimps ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Lol... not when the water is freezing on your pole at 9am they arnt.
i remember it well.
thanks for all the replies guys.
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no one wanna comment on my magic gloves with a pair of extra strong latex gloves on top? :D
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5mm scuba gloves, lasted me a few years and really warm
sounds obvious (scuba) but are they really waterproof ?
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cant find size chart to print ??? ::)
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sealskinz gloves are good they say they waterproof , The inner skin is but the outer is not wet glove cold hands i would keep a cheap set of spare gloves while drying out
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Mot scuba gloves work on the principle that they trap a very small layer of water between the skin and glove and this stays warm.
But with that said..you can get dry gloves but this is a different plate of chips ...
Cheers
Dave.
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What about glovs for trad? I do not mind the cold but my finger tips go dead so could do with keeping them warm.
Any takers on this question of mine?
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im looking at gloves to - anyone seen Thermal extra grip work gloves @ cleaningspot? any thoughts guys??
was gonna go for sealskinz but the bulky ones look crap to work with but warm and the non bulky ones look great to work with but crap for warmth