andelscott Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Yes - real newbie question here from a (reformed?) fair weather flyer. Most of my gloves have the tactile precision of boxing gloves - no problem for protection from SLK lines, but not much use for quad-line. What works for you? [Flyers in Florida and equatorial zones are excused from answering this one...] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choccy Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Most of my gloves have the tactile precision of boxing gloves - no problem for protection from SLK lines, but not much use for quad-line. What works for you? Hello Andy I too am on the look out for some gloves. I saw Jonesey's special gloves last weekend... with all the fingers intact except for the thumb and index finger. Which is great for those fiddly knots. I wonder if Jonesey could supply a technical name for these sailing gloves ? (pretty please) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I wonder if Jonesey could supply a technical name for these sailing gloves ? (pretty please)The technical name is.... Sailing glovesThe top two of the following list of... sailing gloves http://www.pinbax.com/henrilloyd/index.asp...mp;InBox=Gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 or here ... http://www.andark.co.uk/site/store/category64/default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I quite like these which are a bit warmer .... http://www.andark.co.uk/site/store/categor...50/default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Unless it is really bitter cold I use shooting gloves. They are thin so you still have a lot of feel but they cut the cold and make flying tolerable. When it is really cold I use some thinsulate mechanics gloves. -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 you beat me to it alden .. however at lowes or home depot they have a nice pair of thin long finger gloves for aboutc $ 10 they work great for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureAng Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 There are also gloves that look like mittens, but you can pull back the mitten part to reveal cut-off fingers: and there is also a thumb pieve that you can pull back too; thus making it easy to tie knots and such. Here's an example, but I don't think this one has the special thumb piece that can be removed, but you'll get the idea from this one. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O5WN3S/ref=no...mp;linkCode=asn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temoniprince Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 hey guys and gals i been using these, they are so warm. acually antman gave them to me for my early birthday gift. http://www.shopfeatheryournest.com/kitchen...loves_polka.png thx sammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andelscott Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 There are also gloves that look like mittens, but you can pull back the mitten part to reveal cut-off fingers: and there is also a thumb pieve that you can pull back too; thus making it easy to tie knots and such. I'd forgotten about knots - either assumed I'd need to take gloves off for them or they'd tie themselves after seeing how elegant I look with gloves on. Yeah, right, so good point, well made! The sailing gloves are interesting, again perhaps my incorrect assumption that they were more about protecting the palms of the hands from sheets and may be a bit too inflexible for kite control. The nearby chandleries are more inland waterways focused than dinghy or offshore racing oriented so - Jonesey - thanks for the web links. Off-forum, cycling gloves had been suggested, but have yet to visit a store with more than one type (and those were for mountain biking, so almost armour plated). Shooting gloves are a completely new concept to me, so I may wander round to our local "huntin', shootin' an' fishin' " supplies shop in the village to see what they have too. Likewise mechanics gloves - I think our mechanics just complain about the cold and refuse to work in such temperatures... Sammy - couldn't access the picture here, looks as if the website prevents 'harvesting' of its assets (or a direct image link as in this instance) EDIT: now found these fuschia pink rubber gloves with polka dot sleeve - not on my colour swatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I fly with Mechanix gloves. I can undo knots with them on and don't lose sensitivity when flying. They make a wide variety of gloves for just about any application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 The technical name is.... Sailing glovesThe top two of the following list of... sailing gloves http://www.pinbax.com/henrilloyd/index.asp...mp;InBox=Gloves A friend, who is captain of a 94' Sunseeker, avid sailor and outdoorsman, recommended these exact gloves after describing what my needs would be. West Marine online offers them for $27 plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortflyer Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I've always used the Gill sailing gloves they are great and the palms are not as thick as you think they are. Either the regular or the thermals they are both very flexible and the ones Jonesey pointed out with the pre curved fingers are really nice, In fact both my sons have a pair as well. Also a company called Mechanix make some decent and very thin yet still warm gloves, You know the feel a mechanic has to have so that tells you something. [edit] OK steve beat me to the Mechanix, check them out though they are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 we don't really use shooting gloves in the UK so you may find your HSF shop looking at you a bit queer. You have been warned;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I fly with Mechanix gloves. I can undo knots with them on and don't lose sensitivity when flying. They make a wide variety of gloves for just about any application. look, they have some for Antman!!!! http://garage.mechanix.com/detail.aspx?ID=13 -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrier Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 we don't really use shooting gloves in the UK so you may find your HSF shop looking at you a bit queer. You have been warned;). We do use slitted finger shooting gloves in the UK, also these mittens might be useful for some. http://www.nurseyofbungay.co.uk/catalogue/product/1002/3060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I use fingerless cycling gloves they are fine for all but the very coldest of days, then I wimp out and use a pair of cheapo market stall Thinsulate gloves for flying and go commando to setup and pack away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I see. You take off you kex to set up. That's somewhat optimistic isn't it Bob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyjuggles Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I have a pair of 'Specialized mountain biking gloves that are fairly thin and windproof with suede palms and fingers and so afford pretty good grip - they were about £20 and have been great for cold weather flying for me. I was also looking today at snowboarding 'pipe gloves' which generally have a very sticky palm and are meant for spring weather and pipe riding when snowboarding - i think they'd be ideal for kiting but tend to be aroudn the £40-60 mark so unless you're a snowboarder and going to get double the use, may not be worth it. marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousieo Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I have a pair of 'Specialized mountain biking gloves that are fairly thin and windproof with suede palms and fingers and so afford pretty good grip - they were about £20 and have been great for cold weather flying for me.I was also looking today at snowboarding 'pipe gloves' which generally have a very sticky palm and are meant for spring weather and pipe riding when snowboarding - i think they'd be ideal for kiting but tend to be aroudn the £40-60 mark so unless you're a snowboarder and going to get double the use, may not be worth it. marty That's exactly what we got as well, and they work really well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 GLOVES,GLOVES,Up North We just wear longer shorts and pop a T shirt on over the vest . OR Bike riders gloves from DECATHLON SPORTS.Ther very good for flying in and Decathlon are reasonable on price .They have a wide range and a realy niffty set that have a warm air blow hole.Blow into the cap on the glove if the fingers get cold.Warm air, warms the fingers when you blow in. Not that we ever use ,just wear shorts with pockets BRIAN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyjuggles Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 GLOVES,GLOVES,Up NorthWe just wear longer shorts and pop a T shirt on over the vest . OR Bike riders gloves from DECATHLON SPORTS.Ther very good for flying in and Decathlon are reasonable on price .They have a wide range and a realy niffty set that have a warm air blow hole.Blow into the cap on the glove if the fingers get cold.Warm air, warms the fingers when you blow in. Not that we ever use ,just wear shorts with pockets BRIAN... ...you think YOU"VE got it bad, in Wales it's so cold we have to grab a passing sheep if we want to warm our hands . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsking Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I must be insensitive....I just grab whatever gloves I can find and go fly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousieo Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 ...you think YOU"VE got it bad, in Wales it's so cold we have to grab a passing sheep if we want to warm our hands . . . lmao.. just made me choke on my tea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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