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    Brian Barnes
    BPL Member

    @brianjbarnes

    Locale: Midwest

    Anyone use leather work style gloves while skiing? I read in Mike Clelland's gear list that he uses a work glove. Poking around on some "ski forums' the Kinco® Ski Gloves (901 model) treated with snowseal gets rave reviews. Just curious…

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    David Chenault
    BPL Member

    @davec

    Locale: Queen City, MT

    Deerskin gloves with Snoseal, and light stretch fleece liners. I find it hard to find ones that are not too baggy.

    Also good for shoveling the driveway.

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    Joe Clement
    BPL Member

    @skinewmexico

    Locale: Southwest

    So what would the advantage be?

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    David Chenault
    BPL Member

    @davec

    Locale: Queen City, MT

    Durability and cheap replacement.

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    t.darrah
    BPL Member

    @thomdarrah

    Locale: Southern Oregon

    Take your liner gloves with when selecting a size. A tight fit will result in cold fingers/hands, look for a nice roomy fit while wearing your liner.

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    Joe Clement
    BPL Member

    @skinewmexico

    Locale: Southwest

    That was easy….

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    Mike Clelland
    Member

    @mikeclelland

    Locale: The Tetons (via Idaho)

    grab
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    These gloves are the standard issue in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. Everybody skis in 'em. They are warm, and comfy and last a few seasons.

    about 14 bucks at the hardware store.

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    Sam Haraldson
    BPL Member

    @sharalds

    Locale: Gallatin Range

    Get ones with synthetic backs as opposed to cotton though. If you must have an activity-specific glove there are copious manufactures who make ski gloves that are basically work gloves but they are in "ski proper" colors and have little bells and whistles such as vents and zippers to make them more "ski-worthy".

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    Paul Tree
    Member

    @paul_tree

    Locale: Wowwww

    Great for fearless fist jams. Never used athletic tape, but I bet this is quicker and less overhead, if not quite as good. Only tried it a few times but what a difference. My gloves are undersized slightly so they really tighten up when you make a fist. That may work against the hand for holding poles.

    When they get wet, takes forever to dry. They have gone scrambling a few times and been happy. Nice as a wind blocker in cool dry conditions, you know how hands and ears get cold from jogging.

    #1474456
    Brian Barnes
    BPL Member

    @brianjbarnes

    Locale: Midwest

    Thanks for the great feedback! I was on vacation while you all replied and just now found the responses… doh!

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    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    I don't climb, but I found these Petzl belay gloves at REI a couple years ago for $28 and they make good general pupose leather gloves. They do have a synthetic back. I would use some sort ot water treatment for skiing.

    Petzl Cordex belay gloves

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    Paul Tree
    Member

    @paul_tree

    Locale: Wowwww

    Just got their catalog and they again have Grandoe leather/synth insulated gloves for winter sports $30.

    I have a pair and they are more durable than my Marmot or Dakine gloves. Good for snowboarding. L and XL only.

    They are not ultralight, and do not come with idiot cords.
    The strap and buckle on the back may be removed.

    http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,57634_Grandoe-Expedition-Gore-Tex-Gloves-Waterproof-Insulated-For-Men-and-Women.htmlglovepcs

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