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Warmest, Driest, Most Durable glove thread

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#1 ·
Pretty much a thread for discussing the best gloves you've owned.
 
#39 ·
Thought I'd come here for some recommendations.

I currently have the Burton Oven Over Mitt. Gore-Tex and had an inner liner.

Only problem... even without the liner, they are EXTREMELY warm.

They even have a little zipper vent that you can open up to get some air flow, but are STILL too warm.


With that said... I'm looking for a mitt with the following features:

- I want an "under" mitt, meaning it tapers off at the wrist to go under your sleeve instead of an "over" mitt which widens to go OVER your sleeve.

- I want something that is not extremely warm because it causes my hands to sweat and the insulation starts getting damp

- I would prefer that it have a vent like my current mitts do, so that if I do start getting warm I can open the vents to cool off


So anybody have experience with something that would work?

TIA
 
#52 · (Edited)
Bump.

Can anyone comment on the Candy Grind Hand Bags?

I'm thinking about getting these mitts, and I like the fact that they have a removeable liner and that you can unzip them to use your fingers (or cool off).

Any reviews?


I read above CheezeforSteeze just got some Candy Grinds and they are very warm... what model did you get?


I bought Red Park Gloves from CandyGrind last year. They were really warm, but mehhhhh they definitely wore quickly and didn't keep the weather out all that well. They would constantly be soaked half way through the day. Then again they are Park gloves and i was all over the place with them. Really nice low profile fit though.

I also didn't hit em with any waterproofer when i got them so maybe that would be the way to go.
 
#60 ·
Sort of a Necro-bump... I bought the CandyGrind Handbags last season and they were great. The zipper is hard to unzip at first, but after it breaks in a little its great. No signs of wearing really... I don't ever use a tow rope though, so there isn't much to really tear them up.
I was a little scared from that guys review of the park glove because I just ordered the handbags 2 days ago. How does the pipe glove liner hold up?
 
#45 · (Edited)
Just a point of reference for anyone considering Dakine Titan gloves (they're one of the most recommended on this forum). They fit *small*. I don't have big hands, but I have long fingers; and, I generally fit into an XL glove. Anyhow, I received some Titans in the mail, and could barely get my hands through the cuff area to put them on. Once on, I couldn't even make a fist without discomfort. There's no way I could wear them with the extra liners they come with. I was surprised and had to double check that they were actually XLs (they were). So, I'll be returning them. It's a shame since it seems like a nice glove and, again, they come pretty well recommended on this forum.
Anyhow, just a data point for any one considering them and can't go anywhere to try them on first.
 
#47 ·
Bump.

Can anyone comment on the Candy Grind Hand Bags?

I'm thinking about getting these mitts, and I like the fact that they have a removeable liner and that you can unzip them to use your fingers (or cool off).

Any reviews?


I currently have the Burton Oven Over-Mitt and they seem like good gloves (few seasons now and no signs of any wear and tear) but they are too hott for me. NEVER use the liners they came with (except for driving gloves now) and just about always have to have the little zipper vent open because my hands will start sweating.

I read above CheezeforSteeze just got some Candy Grinds and they are very warm... what model did you get?
 
#48 ·
Lots of good info in this thread so far. Anyone have any input or feedback about gloves for kids as well?

I've looked at a few places locally & haven't seen near as much technology or choices for kids which is crazy because they're the ones who need it the most. There were a few times last year that our day got cut short due to cold fingers for the little shorties.
 
#50 ·
Pow Tanto Gloves are the best gloves I've worn. The inner liner stays dry through all day riding, keeps you very warm with some mighty fine insulation, and durable to the point that I haven't replaced it for 2 years running, 30+ days a year of use.

Mileage varies though. Some people ripped theirs through 1 weeks' use. I don't know how, maybe because I dont grab my edges, but mine are still solid.
 
#66 ·
I am a big fan of the Hestra gloves...
+1

I picked up a pair of the Heli Ski gloves and loving them so far. Never the slightest bit of moisture, and the wool liner keeps nice and dry. Pricy glove, but well worth the investment.

I have some Swany mitts too which I think are technically warmer, but I prefer gloves only so I can make metal thorns when my buddy is filming me.
 
#55 ·
If you go with a glove you obvious loose warmth, but what you loose with warmth you have the opportunity to gain with mobility. Where people fck up is when they by a glove with crappy mobility (which covers most gloves). IMO Hestra is the best glove you can buy.

For warmth its gotta be a mitt, and there are a ton out there that fit the bill since mobility is shot anyway with all mitt designs.
 
#63 ·
i picked up the OR alti mitts. If you can get over looking like your going to box some skiers, they definitely do the trick. I got these over the hestra helis because of the full goretex shell, not just a goretex liner inside the mitt. I have raynauds, so my hands lose their heat extremely rapidly. With the altis, I can play around with my phone, smoke and just not be nearly as nervous about a raynauds attack because these things are so damn warm. If you want ovens, drop a hand warmer in each but be should to use a good liner to wick the sweat away.
 
#65 ·
Swany vintage or pinnacle will do it for you. I bought a pair of Swany's that look similar to those two models and they have been great. My hands stay warm and they feel great.

You may want to wait until end of year to buy them on sale, that's what I did and I feel they are definitely worth it. They've held up well, although I've only used them for 15ish days so far.
 
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