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Summer-weight power stretch gloves?

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PostedApr 14, 2009 at 1:54 pm

I'm in the market for summer-weight gloves. Again. I've been using a pair of MEC (www.mec.ca) power stretch gloves for a couple years (and gone thru a couple pairs in that time). They are light, cut the wind a bit, fit well and have a snug wrist (why are 95% of gloves made assuming we all have Popeye fore-arms?). They aren't, however, durable. I'd love to find a pair of gloves that are in the 1.5-2oz range with a snug wrist, have some wind resistance and where the finger tips on at least the fore and middle fingers are re-enforced. Know of any?

Mark Mendell BPL Member
PostedApr 14, 2009 at 3:49 pm

Mountain Hardware Powerstretch come in at 1.2 and fit snugly in the wrist.

I also have a pair of Icebreaker wool liners at 1.1 oz, although they don't form fit to the wrist.

PostedApr 14, 2009 at 4:09 pm

I have found these gloves to cut the wind well and the silicon palms add durability. I reinforce the finger tips with silnet to add some durability. The wrist is also snug. I have found wind pro more durable than power stretch. Another option is to find a lightweight windstopper glove I believe manzella makes one. Another step up is a lightweight soft shell glove like the BD pilot which offers the durability of a leather palm and has an adjustable cuff for your scrawny wrists.

Ross Bleakney BPL Member
PostedApr 14, 2009 at 5:36 pm

I have a pair of the Mountain Hardware gloves and like them. I believe mine weigh 1.2 ounces as well.

PostedApr 14, 2009 at 6:33 pm

Mountain Hardwear makes great gloves as does Black Diamond. I like the BD's because of the leather palm. My brother and girlfriend use them, too.

Rod Lawlor BPL Member
PostedApr 15, 2009 at 3:00 am

Could you try reinforcing (or repairing) the finger tips with a little seam grip? That polyurethane is pretty tough.

PostedApr 15, 2009 at 1:00 pm

Thanks for the suggestion, Rod. If it doesn't work (I've let the holes get kinda big), I'll look at the other suggestions from this thread. Thanks, all!

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