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Title: Waterproof gloves
Post by: RogerA on 12:01:28, 08/01/18
I'm looking to buy some waterproof gloves as a replacement for my thinsulate ones that are great unless it rains.
I've had a quick look at a few in the shops but am so far finding it difficult to find some big enough - I cant get sealskinz xxl over my hands. Other brands I've looked at arnt a lot bigger.

Does anyone have a suggestion for where to find big waterproof gloves or what makes to look out for?

Thanks


Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: jimbob on 13:01:00, 08/01/18
I bought a pair  of ski mits two  years ago in an end of season sale. Very waterproof very light and they have clips that attach to my rain jacket sleeves. I use them over light gloves.  Love them. They do the job.
Also very cheap.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 13:22:57, 08/01/18
Have you ever considered some waterproof overmits.
A fully waterproof glove has one huge disadvantage, the stitching and seams along the fingers can prove a weak spot.
With an overmit, there are far fewer seams to allow water ingress, and you are almost spoilt for choice.
How often is the weather severe enough to warrant fully waterproof gloves, not that often, overmits covering your standard gloves may be a better solution.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Strider on 14:01:44, 08/01/18
Wouldn't touch Sealskinz with a bargepole, being the unhappy owner of a pair.  They're worse than useless.

Unless you need the dexterity of a pair of gloves get a pair of Extremities Tuff Bag goretex overmitts (or similar), they have the advantage that you can wear different thicknesses of glove beneath them depending on conditions.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: RogerA on 14:29:44, 08/01/18
Thanks, it seems overmits are the way to go then. I'd not considered them before nor have ever tried any so I'll stop off somewhere and try some on my way home tonight.

Thanks again
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: kinkyboots on 16:07:12, 08/01/18
A couple of the options here might be worth a closer look https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-clothing/gloves-accessories.html (https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-clothing/gloves-accessories.html)
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: gunwharfman on 17:56:38, 08/01/18
I use Thinsulate gloves and a pair of mittens when needed. I often find that hot hands make me really uncomfortable so to control getting wet hands and wet gloves I came up with a home made idea. I cut the sleeves off just below the elbow of an old waterproof jacket, my wifes friend then elasticated the elbow end and when its really wet I just slip them over my gloves and under my jacket sleeves. They are about 2" longer than the end of my fingers. As long as I don't put my hands up in the air I stay perfectly warm and dry.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Mel on 18:47:14, 08/01/18
I personally find water"proof" gloves a bit of a non-starter.  They may repel water but as soon as you grab something soggy (gate/stile), it pushes the water through the material, rendering the "proofing" useless.



Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: NeilC on 21:20:04, 08/01/18
I use Thinsulate gloves and a pair of mittens when needed. I often find that hot hands make me really uncomfortable so to control getting wet hands and wet gloves I came up with a home made idea. I cut the sleeves off just below the elbow of an old waterproof jacket, my wifes friend then elasticated the elbow end and when its really wet I just slip them over my gloves and under my jacket sleeves. They are about 2" longer than the end of my fingers. As long as I don't put my hands up in the air I stay perfectly warm and dry.


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Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: jimbob on 22:56:04, 08/01/18
I think that rain skirt needs to be a little  longer to better protect the knees.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: gunwharfman on 09:13:57, 09/01/18
Spot on! At least the arms are the right length.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: glovepuppet on 18:33:44, 09/01/18
Ski gloves for me, too - cheap, loads of suppliers so you can get the right size, and waterproof -and there's no problem finding them in the shops! Had my last pair for donkey's years, never a problem.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: wobblyknees on 10:39:55, 10/01/18
Wouldn't touch Sealskinz with a bargepole, being the unhappy owner of a pair.  They're worse than useless.


O0 Couldn't agree more. My cheap pair of Aldi skiing gloves for less than a tenner beats the socks off my Sealskinz costing over €40. Aldi have a skiing special including gloves and mitts and merino ski glove liners in Ireland tomorrow. Special offers in Aldi UK are usually about the same time.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Chris954 on 22:23:18, 10/01/18
I came to the conclusion on Sunday that its not worth spending a lot of money on waterproof/gore tex lined gloves after grabbing hold of a branch that turned out to be a thorn.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: PeterDevon on 08:13:43, 11/01/18
A couple of the options here might be worth a closer look https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-clothing/gloves-accessories.html (https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-clothing/gloves-accessories.html)
I just got a pair of medium they are fairly big and are excellent for the price, thanks for the tip.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Ralph on 13:23:09, 11/01/18
Just purchased a pair of the Merino liner gloves from Aldi  for 5:99.  The quality seems good and the price is great. Had a look at the ski gloves at 9:99, look & feel very good. Well worth checking out if you need waterproof gloves.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: kinkyboots on 14:29:24, 11/01/18
Another couple of Gore-Tex overmit options that may be worth considering.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Genuine-Surplus-Goretex-Weather-Leather/dp/B00FZMCPYC/ (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Genuine-Surplus-Goretex-Weather-Leather/dp/B00FZMCPYC/)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/GENUINE-GORETEX-WATERPROOF-EXTREME-WEATHER/dp/B00AFDGRLS/ (https://www.amazon.co.uk/GENUINE-GORETEX-WATERPROOF-EXTREME-WEATHER/dp/B00AFDGRLS/)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/German-Issue-Goretex-Lined-Mitts/dp/B0041KZN16/ (https://www.amazon.co.uk/German-Issue-Goretex-Lined-Mitts/dp/B0041KZN16/)

Being army surplus they may need a wash in Nikwax Tech Wash and reproofing with Nikwax TX Direct before use to get rid of the smell that all army surplus stuff seems to have but at this price they definitely won't break the bank!
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: NeilC on 17:15:23, 11/01/18
Another couple of Gore-Tex overmit options that may be worth considering.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Genuine-Surplus-Goretex-Weather-Leather/dp/B00FZMCPYC/ (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Genuine-Surplus-Goretex-Weather-Leather/dp/B00FZMCPYC/)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/GENUINE-GORETEX-WATERPROOF-EXTREME-WEATHER/dp/B00AFDGRLS/ (https://www.amazon.co.uk/GENUINE-GORETEX-WATERPROOF-EXTREME-WEATHER/dp/B00AFDGRLS/)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/German-Issue-Goretex-Lined-Mitts/dp/B0041KZN16/ (https://www.amazon.co.uk/German-Issue-Goretex-Lined-Mitts/dp/B0041KZN16/)

Being army surplus they may need a wash in Nikwax Tech Wash and reproofing with Nikwax TX Direct before use to get rid of the smell that all army surplus stuff seems to have but at this price they definitely won't break the bank!


yes the ex army mitts seem to work pretty well. I actually got some of the German lined ones from that link. They arrived quite badly stained with black gun grease which I thought was a bit off. However they really are waterproof for long periods.

I washed mine in proper detergent to remove the stains and old DWR and the proofed them with 303 Fabric Guard, which seems to work a fair bit better than Nikwax in the longer term. They bead like crazy now.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: pdstsp on 09:04:41, 12/01/18
I've never managed to find a pair of waterproof gloves - I think partly because there are so many seams, but mainly because the water manages to find its way in by the wrist.  I was skiing in the rain (yuk) last week for a day and my goretex gloves were soaked after a couple of hours, as were all the gloves in my party.  I carry overmits as they add a layer of windproofing which can, at least, aid with warmth. 
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: NeilC on 10:24:37, 12/01/18
I've never managed to find a pair of waterproof gloves - I think partly because there are so many seams, but mainly because the water manages to find its way in by the wrist.  I was skiing in the rain (yuk) last week for a day and my goretex gloves were soaked after a couple of hours, as were all the gloves in my party.  I carry overmits as they add a layer of windproofing which can, at least, aid with warmth.


It would appear that waterproof gloves are especially hard to make work with waterproof socks coming a close second.


As for water getting in at the wrist, depends on the gloves and your sleeves. With the army overmitts, they go quite a way up the sleeves, and my waterproof jacket has long sleeves that cover most of my hands. That keeps out the rain pretty well....except when using poles. All that hand movement with your forearms horizontal seems to be a recipe for wet cold hands.



Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Peter on 09:51:15, 13/01/18
Mountain Warehouse have a couple of comfy gloves that are supposedly both waterproof and windproof. £29.99
Generally I find that they all fail.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: mjhoward70 on 21:40:57, 18/01/18
I tend to take 2 or 3 pairs with me, 1 liner glove, 1 snowboarding glove and another warm glove. At least you can put a dry pair on if the others are wet.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Addingham on 23:22:20, 18/01/18
Not many gloves, mitts are fully waterproof. Had plenty in my time. Nowadays I use marigolds under my mitts/gloves etc. Just make sure your hands are dry and warm before togging on marigolds or they will stay cold.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Peter on 10:20:48, 19/01/18
I recently bought a pair of Sealskinz Dragon Eye. Wore them in pretty bad weather yesterday. VERY cold, rain, snow etc.
I found them to be warm and dry. (So far)
Also got a pair of 'knitted waterproof, windproof' gloves from Mountain Warehouse. Very comfortable and warm.
How a knitted glove will cope with 'waterproof' is yet to be tested.

Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Addingham on 08:21:47, 20/01/18
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Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Slogger on 16:06:02, 20/01/18
My expensive Collunbia inner heat reflective Goretex gloves filled with water during my recent Spine Race after prolonged continuos rain. I could believe that the Goretex had been compromised, and have since found the answer. The wide cuff does not have Goretex and this was only partly covered by my jacket sleeve cuff, thus allowing water in and running down inside each finger. Something to be aware of when buying in the future.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: NeilC on 10:22:29, 23/01/18
I wonder why Paramo don't make gloves?

You'd think it would work quite well given it's not sensitive to seam leakage.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 11:04:15, 23/01/18
I was in Cotswolds, in Bettws Y coed. yesterday morning, and they have a very extensive glove section.
Thinking about it, they seem to have far more choice than a few year's ago, and many of them were waterproof ,both glove and overmitts.
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: NeilC on 11:05:57, 23/01/18
I was in Cotswolds, in Bettws Y coed. yesterday morning, and they have a very extensive glove section.
Thinking about it, they seem to have far more choice than a few year's ago, and many of them were waterproof ,both glove and overmitts.


Yeah but there's calling something waterproof and then it actually being waterproof and with gloves and socks especially, there seems to be quite a difference. 
Title: Re: Waterproof gloves
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 11:10:16, 23/01/18
That's certainly true, so the best solution, is to get high quality waterproof overmitts, and wear them over your normal gloves.
The best quality ones ive seen, are made by the Motorcycle equipment firm, Dianese,  a motorcycling friend has a pair, and he is very impressed with their performance.
I recon most people would not mind wearing motorcycling overmitts, especially when their performance in poor weather, is magnificent.