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PostedDec 8, 2007 at 12:12 pm

Offtopic but I think you guys might be able to help me. I play ultimate frisbee with a group in the winter, even if it is snowing. I've had a really tough time finding gloves that keep me warm and provide good grip.

I have tried the Under Armour Cold Gear Liner Glove under their Cold Gear Fleece Glove. This combination provides insufficient insulation though the grip is ok. I recently purchased the cloudveil Run Don't Walk Glove as a liner to a Grenade snowboarding glove (http://www.theclickworldwide.com/cc138-glove-black-p-9532.html). The Grenade glove provides very good grip but the combination does not provide sufficient insulation. Even adding the Under Armour Cold Gear Liner Glove as the first layer still provides insufficient insulation.

The insulation seems to be my biggest problem. After my body warms up, things are ok but I'm hoping to keep my fingers warm throughout the game, rather than having them feel like they are going to fall off. Any recommendations? I'd like to keep the Grenade snowboarding gloves as they provide a very good grip but that means what is on underneath it cannot be bulky. Or, if there is another combination that provides the warmth and grip, that's ok.

Roger Caffin BPL Member
PostedDec 8, 2007 at 12:34 pm

> The insulation seems to be my biggest problem. After my body warms up, things are ok
No, I don't think the insulation is your biggest problem. If your hands are cold under those conditions it is because there is not enough hot blood flowing to your hands. This happens when you are not wearing enough warm clothing on your body and **especially** on your head. Is your head insulated enough? Are you wearing an insulated hood?

PostedDec 8, 2007 at 12:44 pm

On my head, I wear the Underarmour arctic headband and the Arctic Beanie over that. On my torso, I wear the Coldgear longsleve crew, a thin longsleeve shirt over that, and a Champion longsleeve jacket over that.

PostedDec 8, 2007 at 3:34 pm

I have been playing Ultimate for 11 years and have used many different gloves over the years. I have found that Goalie keeper gloves work extemely well to balance warmth and Function, as well as raquet ball half gloves. Also do alot of throwing before each game. I usually play in Nike drifit top and my Jersey and Shorts covered with Poly pants for a bottom. If you sub alot then I would keep warmer gear on the sideline to keep your built up heat in while you wait to sub back in.

Tommy

Roger Caffin BPL Member
PostedDec 8, 2007 at 5:55 pm

> On my head, I wear the Underarmour arctic headband and the Arctic Beanie over that.
Not really enough in the snow, imho. Try wearing a warm hood instead, or even a light hood over your existing headgear. And warm up beforehand.

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