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.

Maybe bring your full fingered summer gloves? something over the hands is better than bare?

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.

I love my Kombi's. Got two pairs.

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.;-)

http://hestragloves.com/en-us/gloves/alpine-pro/xcr-glove/

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.

http://hestragloves.com/en-ca/gloves/alpine-pro/vertical-cut...

The pair you are looking at are really nice as well. Ask Santa for both!

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.

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.

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.

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??????

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Originally posted by shaggs2riches Is this the same Black Diamond company that sells those turbo ice screws??????

That's them.... www.blackdiamondequipment.com

ATB,
Sam

you can find the Black Diamond gloves at www.mec.ca
I think free shipping ends today...