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Thread: Cold Water Gloves
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06-24-2009, 08:13 PM #1
Cold Water Gloves
Need some advice on gloves. I'm in a group planning some Pacific North West cold flowing water mountain canyons and need to be prepared to rap, set up anchors, and swim in rather frigid water. I've been told that traditional SCUBA gloves can be too thick for good dexterity - and other stories of why various gloves don't live up to the task. Anyone out there been through this and find the perfect glove?
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06-24-2009 08:13 PM # ADS
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06-25-2009, 12:37 PM #2
I am not a "canyoneer" but one winter while hiking down a cold wet canyon with ropes, I brought along my waterski gloves and they worked great! They strap on tight, very durable, great cold water protection while still quite flexible.
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06-25-2009, 03:33 PM #3
Re: Cold Water Gloves
Originally Posted by davehuth
But it is unlikely to find a glove that will keep your hands warm AND be good for rappelling. So, wear the gloves, take them off for the actual rappel. Put them back on when done. The rope will tear up most gloves pretty fast, so... not much of a loss, really.
Tom
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06-25-2009, 04:57 PM #4
I have a pair of 3 mm gloves that I think were purchased at Recreation Outlet. They are wonderful for warmth. I force a large pair of the blue Atlas-type gloves over them for abrasion protection, and after a few canyons, they're in great shape. Only caveat . . . dexterity is not great. Worth experimenting, though (IMO), if your hands get as cold as mine.
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06-25-2009, 05:49 PM #5
Thanks JB, ratagonia and fourtycal -- these are great options to experiment with. Seems like the best approach is to not think in terms of one glove for all situations, but address each need somewhat independently and get the minimal set of gloves that cover all bases.
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06-26-2009, 03:23 AM #6Originally Posted by davehuth
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06-26-2009, 09:01 AM #7Originally Posted by fourtycal
I've used neo gloves in the past with so-so results....
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06-26-2009, 09:22 AM #8
Re: Cold Water Gloves
Originally Posted by ratagoniaLife is Good
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06-29-2009, 09:36 AM #9
Dish gloves
Dish gloves will work well for everything except rappelling. You can swap in the neoprene for the raps. I recommend them in black to minimize any snide remarks... :) They are surprisingly warm and you won't lose and dexterity.
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