I finally got a chance to take my new 9m Frenzy for a 1 hopur test flight yesterday.:wee: One thing I forgot about this summer was the need for better
gloves for snowkiting. What do you folks find that allows the most warmth, comfort, and freedom to handle the little things like wrapping up lines
without hassle. My current pair are still good, but are too clumsy for things like grabbing the trim strap. Suggestions????????I'm tired of freezing
my fingers setting up and packing down because its too much work to wear my gloves.lamrith - 5-12-2011 at 07:10 PM
Maybe bring your full fingered summer gloves? something over the hands is better than bare?ChrisH - 5-12-2011 at 07:36 PM
The Clymb has Dakine Cross X Gloves for under 15 bucks right now, regular 30. Don't think they'd be really warm but they would be great for warmer
conditions.
*Nevermind, all they have left is X-small.B-Roc - 5-12-2011 at 08:21 PM
I love my Kombi's. Got two pairs.shaggs2riches - 5-12-2011 at 09:48 PM
Anyone ever heard of these???? They are a bit pricey, but if they last a few seasons then I'm okay with spending the extra $$$. Oh yeah its going on
my X-mas wish list the wife asked for.;-)
Hestra gloves are awesome. Great fit and performance. This has been my go-to pair for last season. I threw in a "hotshot" handwarmer on the really
cold days but I like to be able to feel the bar and have the dexterity to deal with lines, trim strap, etc.
The pair you are looking at are really nice as well. Ask Santa for both! shaggs2riches - 5-12-2011 at 10:14 PM
I'm curious how cold these gloves have been tested????I try to catch days -20c and warmer, but if it goes like last winter, I might be forcing myself
out on -35c days just to get in a session. I know Wolfwolfee took on some really cold temps, colder than I'd dare head out in, so I'm curious what he
wore on those nights.macboy - 6-12-2011 at 01:12 AM
I've got some run-of-the-mill Drop gloves from your friendly neighbourhood SportMart and Love them. No issues with longevity - had them for my entire
kiting career thus far! The thing I love the most about them is the back of the thumbs are this sort of suede/chamois material which is fantastic for
wiping the goggles. The index finger also has an actual inch long squeegee on it for a good wipe. Of course this is for those mild days when
snow...you know....MELTS
Still, no issues in the cold with them either. My cheeks/chin gets cold far before my fingers start to freeze. For ground handling / setup etc I have
a pair of full fingered mountain biking gloves in the bag.Feyd - 6-12-2011 at 05:33 AM
Black Diamond Patrol Gloves. They are the only glove that hold up to the abuse snowkiting dishes out. I usually get 3 seasons out of a pair.
They're super warm, even when wet, tough as hell and still able to have enough dexterity that I don't have to take them off much to handle line
issues.
I skim ice on them all day long and they take it. On a good season I'll get 3000 snow kite miles in and these are the only gloves that have held up.
They're pricey, but if you aren't pulling the miles we do this glove will last you forever.
For more coverage the Guide glove is awesome too. Same thing but with a higher gauntlet.shaggs2riches - 6-12-2011 at 08:30 PM
Those Black Diamond Guides look to fit what I'm looking for in terms of temp range, and durability. Surprised how many choices are out there in this
area. Is this the same Black Diamond company that sells those turbo ice screws??????indigo_wolf - 7-12-2011 at 06:30 AM
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Originally posted by shaggs2riches
Is this the same Black Diamond company that sells those turbo ice screws??????
