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12-02-2008, 10:59 AM

I have the hardest time keeping my hands warm...I mean they get numb and then when they finally start to get feeling back they hurt like hell. I have some Polar Edge gloves that I got at Academy Sports, and fair to say they suck...So what gloves should I get?

romesaz · 12-02-2008, 11:51 AM

Try mits.
I personally am not a fan, but have gotten a pair regardless and love the warmth.

12-02-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tands05

I mean they get numb and then when they finally start to get feeling back they hurt like hell.

That is the beginning phase of frostbite. You can try mitts, or purchase a decent pair of gore-tex insulated gloves.

12-02-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by idleline

That is the beginning phase of frostbite. You can try mitts, or purchase a decent pair of gore-tex insulated gloves.

Do you have any recommendations? Brand etc.

12-02-2008, 03:06 PM

These are the ones I have and I love them. Not too pricey and a real value.

DAKINE Titan Gloves from Backcountry.com

They have removable inserts for added warmth on cold days or less insulation on warm days. I don't wear mittens but I know some people who like the added warmth from their fingers being together. I don't have any first hand experience with any brands though, I just don't like the lack of dexterity

12-03-2008, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idleline

These are the ones I have and I love them. Not too pricey and a real value.

DAKINE Titan Gloves from Backcountry.com

They have removable inserts for added warmth on cold days or less insulation on warm days. I don't wear mittens but I know some people who like the added warmth from their fingers being together. I don't have any first hand experience with any brands though, I just don't like the lack of dexterity

It seems Gore-Tex is what I am missing. The ones I have were some crap thinsulate not waterproof stuff. Thanks for the tips!

12-03-2008, 03:19 PM

level gore mitts, problem solved

12-03-2008, 04:04 PM

keep them dry is key... if im riding for the day i take two pairs sometimes, leave one in the car then half way through i'll swap

get good quality mitts/ gloves... and make sure they fit, too big can account for loss of heat

12-03-2008, 05:40 PM

I got some Burton Gore Gloves, with the liner they keep me nice and warm and gore-tex keeps my hands from being soaked. They also got a zipper pocket on top of each hand for warmers, which I really haven't used but I suppose they are useful. Had them for 3 years I think, and after beating the hell out of them on east coast ice (I occasionally do fall =[), I only see 2 small places where stitching is coming apart, and haven't done anything to fix lol.

$0.02

12-03-2008, 10:04 PM

mits are supposed to be warmer then gloves but i have allways used gloves. My gloves are Burton and they work fine.

12-02-2008, 10:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
tands05 Guest Posts: n/a	Gloves I have the hardest time keeping my hands warm...I mean they get numb and then when they finally start to get feeling back they hurt like hell. I have some Polar Edge gloves that I got at Academy Sports, and fair to say they suck...So what gloves should I get?

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12-02-2008, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
romesaz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 351	Try mits. I personally am not a fan, but have gotten a pair regardless and love the warmth.

12-02-2008, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
idleline Guest Posts: n/a	These are the ones I have and I love them. Not too pricey and a real value. DAKINE Titan Gloves from Backcountry.com They have removable inserts for added warmth on cold days or less insulation on warm days. I don't wear mittens but I know some people who like the added warmth from their fingers being together. I don't have any first hand experience with any brands though, I just don't like the lack of dexterity

12-03-2008, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Augie09 Guest Posts: n/a	level gore mitts, problem solved

12-03-2008, 04:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
andrew_schenk Guest Posts: n/a	keep them dry is key... if im riding for the day i take two pairs sometimes, leave one in the car then half way through i'll swap get good quality mitts/ gloves... and make sure they fit, too big can account for loss of heat

12-03-2008, 05:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mendel Guest Posts: n/a	I got some Burton Gore Gloves, with the liner they keep me nice and warm and gore-tex keeps my hands from being soaked. They also got a zipper pocket on top of each hand for warmers, which I really haven't used but I suppose they are useful. Had them for 3 years I think, and after beating the hell out of them on east coast ice (I occasionally do fall =[), I only see 2 small places where stitching is coming apart, and haven't done anything to fix lol. $0.02

12-03-2008, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
KC KONG Guest Posts: n/a	mits are supposed to be warmer then gloves but i have allways used gloves. My gloves are Burton and they work fine.