pilotdave 0 #26 November 10, 2003 I've been wearing football gloves with a pair of stretchy knitted gloves underneath. They're fine for cool weather, but they suck when it's really cold. After landing I often can't even take my gloves off for a few minutes and my hands just hurt for 15 or 20 minutes. I did one jump on Saturday and had no interest in jumping again just because of my hands. The rest of me was perfectly fine. So I'm on the search for something new. Those mechanix gloves look like they might be worth a shot. They make a whole bunch of different ones though. Anyone know which would be the best? They have one pair that's specifically for cold weather so I'd assume those are the warmest. http://www.mechanix.com/detail.asp?product_id=MCW. Anyone tried this specific type? Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazarrd 1 #27 November 10, 2003 pilotdave - i have the SAME problem with the gloves I have now. yesterday it was 1 degree at altitude and the gloves didnt really do much. i just purchased a pair of Ringers Cold Weather gloves. They look nice and warm. If you want I can let you know how they are when I get them. I got them at: http://www.mytoolstore.com/ringer/cold.html .-. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonsmann 0 #28 November 11, 2003 I use a pair of neoprene gloves. Very warm and your hands don't get wet. They can be bought in most fishing/hunting stores. About 2 mm thick, so they are thinner than scuba gloves. Get the ones with neoprene in the palm. With that it is very easy to hold onto the plane. - Jacques Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #29 November 11, 2003 I wear a pair of neoprene gloves I bought at a hiking store. They're very thin, very warm, and have leather on the palm and fingers, so I get a good grip on everything. I recomend them to everyone. I got mine at EMS - Eastern Mountain Sports. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rowansky 0 #30 November 13, 2003 by far the best gloves one can get for skydiving are unlined deerskin gloves. They are like a second skin. Since you are only in freefall for a minute or so, they protect you well enough. I wouldnt recommend them for freefalls of six minutes...might get cold. best gloves by far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #31 November 13, 2003 I had some jumps in cold, but not subzero. Landing was quite cold, not just the freefall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #32 November 13, 2003 NIKE football gloves. Sticky leather on the palms make gripping easy...................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #33 November 14, 2003 QuoteNIKE football gloves. Sticky leather on the palms make gripping easy. That's exactly what I use. Hands freeze every time. Great for spring, no good for winter. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,622 #34 November 14, 2003 Quoteby far the best gloves one can get for skydiving are unlined deerskin gloves. They are like a second skin. Since you are only in freefall for a minute or so, they protect you well enough. I wouldnt recommend them for freefalls of six minutes...might get cold. best gloves by far. It's not the 1 minute of freefall that gets you!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #35 November 14, 2003 I used to have a really nice pair of REI winter cycling gloves, I say used to as I loaned them to prephekt on one of his skydiving sabbaticals here and the little rat lost one in freefall. They worked really well, the dexterity and hear retention were excellent. They are cheaper than the Pearl Izumi gloves and seem to work better in freefall for warmth but the Pearl's have better grip feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazarrd 1 #36 November 19, 2003 Just thought I would post a quick update. I recieved the Ringer Winter Gloves today and they are REALLY nice. Haven't jumped with them yet, but they are extremely warm and have leather on the palm and fingers for really good dexterity. I got them at: http://www.mytoolstore.com/ringer/cold.html .-. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #37 November 20, 2003 I just wear a pair of latex surgeons gloves under my regular gloves. works great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,622 #38 November 20, 2003 QuoteI just wear a pair of latex surgeons gloves under my regular gloves. works great. That's because you don't have real winter in the Bay Area.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 1 #39 November 20, 2003 I'm going to try these http://www.campmor.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?Krypto=lCcaC5p%2B1IInUJtCjh0VRm9Gway9fc6WfLKCx9IX9V4%3D Should have them by the weekend. Somebody please clicky this.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grega 0 #40 November 20, 2003 Noone mentioned Neuman tackified winter gloves... Are they bad or something? "George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vesatoro 0 #41 November 20, 2003 At least in finnish climate nothing I have tried compares with Yoko 136 Thermo Gore Windstopper (thermoflleece, windstopper and a full leather palm) and with putting on thin silk undergloves, you can jump even it was -25C / -15F up there... http://yokocanada.com/gloves.html Vesa "Fear is the path to the Dark side" (Master Yoda) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazarrd 1 #42 November 20, 2003 QuoteNoone mentioned Neuman tackified winter gloves... Are they bad or something? Its not that they are bad. I have a pair myself, but when its cold out (no you southerners, that doesnt mean 50 degrees) they just don't do much. It was 0 at altitude when I last used them and they just don't keep your hands warm at all. .-. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #43 November 20, 2003 I searched around for those yoko gloves. Apparently they're now called Toko. But I couldn't find anywhere online that sells them, so I looked for similar gloves. Found Sinisalo gloves. I am going to try either the Super Thermo gloves or the Soft Thermo gloves. I emailed asking how much warmer the supers are and how much thicker they are. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazarrd 1 #44 November 20, 2003 QuoteI searched around for those yoko gloves. Apparently they're now called Toko. But I couldn't find anywhere online that sells them, so I looked for similar gloves. Found Sinisalo gloves. I am going to try either the Super Thermo gloves or the Soft Thermo gloves. I emailed asking how much warmer the supers are and how much thicker they are. Dave mmmm those look toasty. hope you can still have good feeling with them though. .-. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #45 November 20, 2003 Quote when its cold out (no you southerners, that doesnt mean 50 degrees) I agree with you here. Its a little annoying when people tell about how warm their gloves are in winter, and you then find out they jump in florida or something Last weekend I tried the latex gloves under my scuba gloves. The scuba gloves normally don't do much, but together they worked really well. In fact, my hands sweated a little. It wasn't really cold at altitude (25 F); I can't wait to try them when it gets really cold. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #46 November 20, 2003 I jump in CT, but some of my coldest jumps were in florida last january. I'm lucky I even brought any winter gear. Stupid record setting cold spell. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #47 November 20, 2003 Quotemmmm those look toasty. hope you can still have good feeling with them though. Yeah, thats my worry about the super thermo gloves. They seem to have an extra layer of insulation on the palm. But, gloves with less insulation and better "feelability" lose their advantage anyway when your hands go numb. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazarrd 1 #48 November 24, 2003 Ok so I got to use the Ringer gloves this weekend. It wasn't neccessary to use them but I wanted to give them a try. As far as keeping my hands warm, god they were sweating! It was about 30-40 degrees at altitude. Not too bad. As far as feeling goes, I felt somewhat uncomfortable at first, but after being in the air with the gloves on and feeling the hackey to pull, I am definitely satisified with the gloves and plan on using them when it's cold out. .-. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 1 #49 November 24, 2003 Outdoor Research WindStopper™ Fleece Gripper Gloves Got them.Definitely have good feel.Just have to wait for some cold wx to try their insulating qualities.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
