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Post by sarahec on Dec 18, 2009 12:37:11 GMT 1
can anyone recommend some warm, waterproof gloves? I want them for mainly yard work, grooming etc. I have a pair of sealskins atm and have not been impressed. Have had 2 pairs in a year, both spilt with very little use, and also if my hands are cold when i put them on, my hands stay cold. I have eczema of my hands so struggle with rubbergloves etc and need to keep my hands warm or they just crack. Thanks
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Post by mandal on Dec 18, 2009 12:41:22 GMT 1
I've just bought some children's Ski gloves from Lidl!! 2.99euro a pair. They are lovely and toasty and water proof so far but no good for intricate tasks as they're thick but my hands are so warm taking them off briefly is no problem! I've also got a Ski balaclava and socks!!!
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Post by Zuzan on Dec 18, 2009 12:57:28 GMT 1
what about thermal liner gloves under either rubber gloves for yard work or leather ones for horsey stuff..
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Post by wendyihts on Dec 18, 2009 13:12:11 GMT 1
Yes, I wish someone would invent gore-tex gloves with a thinsulate lining. Shimples. And not too thick.
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Post by shelley2 on Dec 18, 2009 13:17:19 GMT 1
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Post by Zuzan on Dec 18, 2009 13:18:37 GMT 1
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Post by gypsydust on Dec 18, 2009 13:57:41 GMT 1
I bought these yesterday: www.equimix.co.uk/product.php?xProd=1523 Just in the nick of time - freezing snow and biting winds at the yard this morning - and my hands stayed warm and dry. They are quite bulky tho. But I figured it was worth it for yard chores/poo-picking etc. The thermal inner liner goes right up your wrist so you stay warmer that way (my wrists/hands always suffer from lack of circulation in the cold, so this was a big factor for me in choosing a pair of gloves) I swap to some thin fleece-lined cotton gloves for tacking up and riding in.
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Post by Jen on Dec 18, 2009 14:50:04 GMT 1
I wear gardening gloves. The ones with waterproof palms and finger tips - I wish I has discovered these years ago!
Somewhere like Screwfix do them in what ever thickness you want and they are so cheap!
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Post by touchstone on Dec 18, 2009 15:02:48 GMT 1
I use the gardening type gloves too, although quite fancy these when it's really bitter from Hyperdrug:-
"For those of us who suffer from the cold these are a godsend These gloves feature an advanced battery operated heating system, which circulates gentle warmth around the hands. When the batteries, which are hidden in discreet compartments on the cuffs are connected, they will heat up in a matter of minutes and will keep your hands warm for hours. They also feature a thermal fleece lining for added heat retention as well as a water-resistant outer material, which makes them ideal for skiing and other outdoor pursuits. There is even enough room to carry your keys or lipstick in the battery pocket."
Each glove requires 1 x size 'D' battery (not included).
Available in ladies small and medium
Don't know how practical they'd be for fiddly jobs though.
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Post by sarahec on Dec 18, 2009 15:04:31 GMT 1
Thanks, many ideas to try! Will let you know if i find a good answer! Sarah
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Post by portiabuzz on Dec 18, 2009 15:05:54 GMT 1
looking for something like this for use on my scooter aswell as horsey stuff...will check out your suggestions....like the look of sealskinz winter glove..?
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Post by KoLaTo on Dec 18, 2009 17:30:53 GMT 1
Don't buy the ones on Hyperdrug, they are only £8.49 on ebay!!! And if you read the feedback of people that have bought them, they are not impressed............
I've just been bought some Sealskinz for xmas, the winter riding ones, i had the yard ones last yr and thought they were an awful fir for me so sold them on here, the Sealskinz riding ones are so much softer and feel much warmer and tactile so i'll see how they go, wouldn't dream of spending that much money myself!
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Post by mollymoo on Dec 18, 2009 17:41:39 GMT 1
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Post by monkey on Dec 19, 2009 8:46:17 GMT 1
This year, after far too many winters of horrible chapped hands, I bought a box of veterinary/medical disposable gloves. Each pair last for ages and are constantly reusable. They were just over a pound for 100. Brilliant for fiddly jobs and so thin that you can put normal gloves over the top if you wish. For the first winter ever my hands are as soft as a baby's bottom!
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Post by LuckyRed on Dec 21, 2009 22:31:18 GMT 1
The best gloves for warmth/water proof are the sealskinz - designed for riders they are perfect for riding but will also let you pick inch thick ice out of a frozen watertrough without getting wet or cold fingers - they're about £35 but they are totally worth it!
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