Waterproof Gloves

[Fletching]

I'm looking for a pair of waterproof gloves.

Sealskinz - any good? Any other recommendations?

Cheers

Steve

[garethw]

Hi there
I use cross country skiing gloves. They are Goretex so waterproof, Thinsulate lined so warm. They are a fairly thin glove so you have good movement. Mine are black and grey so not brightly coloured. I've worn these all this last 'cold' winter despite not having gone skiing and they are excellent.
Cheers
Gareth

[Fletching]

Got a brand name Gareth?

Steve

[Martin]

Sealskinz have a terrible reputation for just not doing what they say they do. Check this out (ignore the first review which is for a gps):

Sealskinz Reviews (http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/reviews/other-clothing/gloves/sealskinz-waterproof-gloves/reader-reviews/5635.html?page=1)

I've seen and heard similar reviews and it's put me off buying them. My wife came home with a pair of £30 Sealskinz socks for me the other day and I suggested that she take them back as I didn't want to waste the money.

Martin

[Fletching]

Wow!

Thanks Martin. I've got a pair of w/p motorcycle gloves that are really very good, but I don't want to go tramping looking like a gladiator as they've got kevlar and carbon fibre knuckles (great for 'accidentally' destroying wing mirrors of motorists who "didn't see you mate")!

Looking into skiing gloves, but any other recommendations welcomed.

Steve

[JEEP]

I have a pair of Sealskinz sporting gloves. Best pair of gloves I have ever had! My experience is that they do exactly what they promise to do.

I know Sealskinz get some bad press online. But - and you'll have to trust me on this; I have sold more than 200 pairs of Sealskinz gloves during the last two to three years (sporting, hunting, shooting, all weather riding, winter, ultra grip, etc.).
In that time I have had to exchange less than ten pairs due to faults in material and/or manufacture. That is, not counting the merino liner gloves, they are really bad - get the ones from Smartwool instead.
For gloves, that is a very low exchange ratio.
Another glove to stay clear of is the Sealskinz ultra grip kevlar, they are not cut- and slash proof at all, i have tested one personally, I am just glad I wasn't wearing it while trying to cut it, get the regular ultra grip instead.

Imho. the Sealskinz sporting is the best hunting/all purpose outdoor glove I have ever owned - and I have owned and tried quite few.

[Martin]

Check out Mountain Equipment Guide Gloves. They look good for the money and are a great brand that I trust.

Martin

[Fletching]

Now I'm confused! :confused2:

[Martin]

Confused about the Sealskinz? Like I said, I've never owned a pair but have heard bad things about them. Jakob is a professional in the kit field so I wouldn't dream of contradicting him.

Maybe have a look to see if you can find some positive reviews? Maybe the newer models are better than the older ones?

Personally, I have a pair of Lowe Alpine fleece gloves for the cold and a pair of pile lined waterproof mitts for when it rains. In reality, it rarely rains for long in this country, just frequently.

Martin

[Fletching]

I'll be using them for sailing as well (yeah, I know!) so will get very wet and the last pair of gloves just froze solid when wet off the Solent in October!

...looking into Sealskinz again (and modding some Marigolds with air vents?) :)

[Martin]

I'll be using them for sailing as well (yeah, I know!) so will get very wet and the last pair of gloves just froze solid when wet off the Solent in October!

...looking into Sealskinz again (and modding some Marigolds with air vents?) :)

Sailing eh? In that case check out your local golf store and look at waterproof golf gloves. They were becoming popular when I played a lot and might be worth a punt. They retain dexterity as well as waterproof properties.

Linky (http://www.pargolfonline.co.uk/product/Masters%2520Golf%2520Gore%2520Windstopper%2520Wint er%2520Golf%2520Gloves%2520-%2520Pair/Masters%2520Golf%2520Gore%2520Windstopper%2520Wint er%2520Golf%2520Gloves%2520-%2520Pair)

Martin

[IBrown]

I have used Sealskinz for years when fishing. The socks I have worn in winter standing in a river wading for Grayling and they kept my feet warm. The Gloves I have used for 2 river seasons and they are very good but my only problem with them is that i have to keep taking them of to change my fly so i have gone back to fingerless gloves. If the reviews about sealskinz have put you of I would also recommend Snowbee neopene gloves are good quality.

Hope that helps.
Ian

[Fletching]

Cheers chaps. I've narrowed the field down a bit now.

Steve

[Tony1948]

Marrygolds lol

[Shewie]

I've had two pairs of Sealskinz socks and they both failed after a couple of trips, I wouldn't buy them again anyway. For socks the MOD black goretex are the ones to go for.

As for the gloves I've heard they're not too hot either, apparently if water gets inside from running down a sleeve or something, they take forever to dry out. I've also heard that they sweat up badly and don't breathe well enough to dry, giving you the same issues as water getting inside.

Can't really see the point of waterproof gloves myself but if I was to buy some I'd agree with Gareth and look at the shooting market, brands like Harkilla, Swedteam or Hestra.

[Tony1948]

Steve you;r a ruffty tuffty woodsman on you'r profile now you should;ant need gloves. lol

[JEEP]

I have no personal experience with SealSkinz socks (I am not really a fan of putting membranes around my, usually very warm, feet). I have only sold a few pairs in my time, but none of those has ever caused anyone to come back and complain about them.

As to the breathability of the gloves; the issues described by Shewie is the same with any membrane glove, be it GoreTex, eVent, Porelle, Hydratic, etc.

[Fletching]

Steve you;r a ruffty tuffty woodsman on you'r profile now you should;ant need gloves. lol

I'll have you know I'm a gentleman sir. And I wouldn't dream of going onto my country estate without being suitably attired in the correct tweed hacking jacket, matching waistcoat and, of course, gloves. One of said will be thrown down in challenge should you dare to evidence your petulance again in such an ungainly manner, you peasant. Sir. :)

[Freddy]

I have regular ultra grip Sealskinz, I've had them for a couple of years and in my experience they do exactly what is says on the tin. I lovem' I've got the socks to and I like love them aswell.

It might sound like I'm the CEO of Sealskinz but I'm just a happy customer