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Title: Gloves
Post by: jimlaffo on September 19, 2013, 11:54:42 am
I'm after some waterproof thermal gloves for this winter, which are the best gloves out there? I'll be doing both WFP & trad, wanna be ready for the cold days ahead! Cheers
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Richard iSparkle on September 19, 2013, 12:01:47 pm
these are the best...

http://www.facewest.co.uk/Marmot-AW13-Exum-Guide-Glove.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=facewestFroogle&gclid=CPGG1K2n17kCFTPItAod3BoA_g

dead warm, waterproof all day long, and you still have great finger dexterity (as they're designed for climbing). 

if you employ, remember not to leave them in the van though.  i did and they;ve got wrecked!
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: TomCrowther on September 19, 2013, 12:02:23 pm
best gloves I have used are Showa 377. get them all over the place and online.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Lee GLS on September 19, 2013, 12:47:14 pm
These

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Youngstown-Waterproof-Winter-Plus-Gloves-03-3450-80-Size-Large-/230890580889?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item35c226ab99
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: P.C.S. on September 19, 2013, 01:03:19 pm
Last year I used Showa 377's over the top of the thin nitrile gloves, which worked pretty well... although I'm tempted to try the Showa 460's this winter.  :D
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Simon Mess on September 19, 2013, 01:22:36 pm
these are the best...

http://www.facewest.co.uk/Marmot-AW13-Exum-Guide-Glove.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=facewestFroogle&gclid=CPGG1K2n17kCFTPItAod3BoA_g

dead warm, waterproof all day long, and you still have great finger dexterity (as they're designed for climbing). 

if you employ, remember not to leave them in the van though.  i did and they;ve got wrecked!
£85?, you must be making too much money!
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Richard iSparkle on September 19, 2013, 01:52:01 pm
we work all weather all throughout winter.  never missed a day due to weather.  for me there's nothing worse than feeling cold, cold hands, cold feet....  it really drains moral!  so for me it's worth spending that extra
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: P.C.S. on September 19, 2013, 01:57:25 pm
I reckon I spent way over £85 on my first 2 winters trying out loads of different gloves... not sure I could bring myself to spend £85 in 1 hit though!!  :-\
They've gotta be the gold-plated Rolls Royce of gloves!!  ;D
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: H20cleaning on September 19, 2013, 02:02:07 pm
Not gunna lie sainsburys rubber gloves with cotton insides (there blue) and about £4.00... Put them on the dash board to warm up on a morning and there fine!!!
Only last a couple of month or so like
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: dannymack on September 19, 2013, 02:11:01 pm
Come on who's gonna pay £85.00 for a pair of gloves !!!!
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: dannymack on September 19, 2013, 02:14:05 pm

If you work hard and use hot water system like me he! He! You won't news gloves cause you will be nice and toasty !!!!!
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Sean Kelly on September 19, 2013, 02:20:38 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1379596816_Glove%2029%20websize.jpg)

I use these fire master gloves,
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: ben M on September 19, 2013, 02:42:54 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MaxiTherm-30-201-Palm-Coated-Cold-temperature-work-gloves-Orange-/150884247462?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&var=&hash=item232166e7a6
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Simon Mess on September 19, 2013, 03:18:26 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MaxiTherm-30-201-Palm-Coated-Cold-temperature-work-gloves-Orange-/150884247462?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&var=&hash=item232166e7a6
There are 2 problems I have found with gloves like this.
1, I always end up getting the back of them wet!
2, The waterproof coating doesn't last, especially between thumb and forefinger.

I have tried lots of different kinds of gloves including unger neoprene (lovely and warm, but easy to tear), joka (not nearly as warm as I wanted or expected, but hard wearing), and sealskinz (expensive, and not waterproof for very long). Not sure what I will try next, possibly the showa 460 mentioned.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: bobplum on September 19, 2013, 03:18:38 pm
Come on who's gonna pay £85.00 for a pair of gloves !!!!


someone like Richard who turnovers £300 + a day
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: ben M on September 19, 2013, 04:17:48 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MaxiTherm-30-201-Palm-Coated-Cold-temperature-work-gloves-Orange-/150884247462?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&var=&hash=item232166e7a6
There are 2 problems I have found with gloves like this.
1, I always end up getting the back of them wet!
2, The waterproof coating doesn't last, especially between thumb and forefinger.

I have tried lots of different kinds of gloves including unger neoprene (lovely and warm, but easy to tear), joka (not nearly as warm as I wanted or expected, but hard wearing), and sealskinz (expensive, and not waterproof for very long). Not sure what I will try next, possibly the showa 460 mentioned.
showa 460 are not better at all and if you like smelly hands,please buy them  ;)
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: dannymack on September 19, 2013, 05:38:59 pm
Tut wouldn't get out of bed for this lil ammount Bobski !!!
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Simon Mess on September 19, 2013, 06:19:06 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MaxiTherm-30-201-Palm-Coated-Cold-temperature-work-gloves-Orange-/150884247462?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&var=&hash=item232166e7a6
There are 2 problems I have found with gloves like this.
1, I always end up getting the back of them wet!
2, The waterproof coating doesn't last, especially between thumb and forefinger.

I have tried lots of different kinds of gloves including unger neoprene (lovely and warm, but easy to tear), joka (not nearly as warm as I wanted or expected, but hard wearing), and sealskinz (expensive, and not waterproof for very long). Not sure what I will try next, possibly the showa 460 mentioned.
showa 460 are not better at all and if you like smelly hands,please buy them  ;)
Don't really fancy smelly hands, or at least the wife wouldn't!. Will maybe try the joka's again, but with a glove liner for a bit extra warmth? :-\.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: jimlaffo on September 19, 2013, 06:28:45 pm
Cheers fellas.
I was thinking of going with the sealskinz ultra grip, and buy a thermal liner for those extra cold days. Aslong as they can withstand a few splashes from the squeegee and the damp from scrim then I'll be happy with that. Will take a look at the links you've posted now.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Richard iSparkle on September 19, 2013, 07:08:52 pm
Cheers fellas.
I was thinking of going with the sealskinz ultra grip, and buy a thermal liner for those extra cold days. Aslong as they can withstand a few splashes from the squeegee and the damp from scrim then I'll be happy with that. Will take a look at the links you've posted now.

sealskinz are terrible gloves.  i've bought them and they are simply not waterproof.  a waste of money!

just my opinion of course, but they aren;t even cheap
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: bobplum on September 19, 2013, 07:10:22 pm
Tut wouldn't get out of bed for this lil ammount Bobski !!!


me neither im on your side ;D
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: bobplum on September 19, 2013, 07:11:37 pm
Cheers fellas.
I was thinking of going with the sealskinz ultra grip, and buy a thermal liner for those extra cold days. Aslong as they can withstand a few splashes from the squeegee and the damp from scrim then I'll be happy with that. Will take a look at the links you've posted now.

sealskinz are terrible gloves.  i've bought them and they are simply not waterproof.  a waste of money!

just my opinion of course, but they aren;t even cheap


richard beware some dodgy guys trying to sell a clapped out pressure washer with the promise of a job as well ....stay clear
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Richard iSparkle on September 19, 2013, 08:11:35 pm
Cheers fellas.
I was thinking of going with the sealskinz ultra grip, and buy a thermal liner for those extra cold days. Aslong as they can withstand a few splashes from the squeegee and the damp from scrim then I'll be happy with that. Will take a look at the links you've posted now.

sealskinz are terrible gloves.  i've bought them and they are simply not waterproof.  a waste of money!

just my opinion of course, but they aren;t even cheap


richard beware some dodgy guys trying to sell a clapped out pressure washer with the promise of a job as well ....stay clear

 ;D