i have some marmot gloves that are 2 years old and they are ok, except they keep no heat in, which blows hardcore because i have to use liners or hot pakcs
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i have some marmot gloves that are 2 years old and they are ok, except they keep no heat in, which blows hardcore because i have to use liners or hot pakcs
My Marmot Work Gloves are a couple of years old (with minimal use because they don't work....pun intended.) The problem isn't moisture coming in, it's moisture getting trapped inside leading to clammy cold hands. Maybe they've improved them with the newer models. Maybe not.
My Marmot spring gloves are going on thier second year of use and the seams are blown. Even with duct tape I am having a hard time keeping them together. Time for some new gloves I guess.
I don't know about silicone spray on the Work Glove. My biggest problem has been the breathability. I had thought the leather was pretty durable, but upon examination I've sustained a hole between the index and middle finger.
only one year old.
Cloudveil troller ordered three days ago.
I owned the Work Gloves once, never again. They were constantly getting soaked and I applied NikWax religiously. After reading some of the comments here it all makes sense now. I have relatively warm hands, and usually can get by with light gloves. When I bought them (before I discovered my warm hand affliction), the clerk warned me that the Work Gloves are really warm. He wasn't kidding. I couldn't wear them on consecutive days. It took a full 24-36 hours to dry them out. So if your hands get cold REALLY easily, then I might consider them. But there are other gloves out there that are better anyway.
I have only one thing to say here. Buy Hestra.
I have good luck with the Marmot Liquid Force gloves - they have knuckle and finger protection, Schoeller with a Gore-Tex insert, and a goatskin palm. They're indestructible, and they have a shockcorded gauntlet, unlike almost all race gloves. It's a shame that Marmot doesn't make them anymore - one of the finest gloves to come down the pike. When it gets cold, I carry some silk glove liners...
anyone used the borealis glove???
another disappointed customer of the work glove.
very happy customer of the ice moto glove-softshell with a leather palm, way less bulky than most gloves. sure, if i'm riding lifts in the single digits i have to make a fist inside the glove on the lift rides, but for touring or any thing warmer than single digits they are the shit. no wet hands (and being a sweaty motherfucker that's my main problem--big bulky gloves like the moto leave me with cold wet hands). unless it's raining.
for touring in the wicked cold you can leave them on when you are skinning to cut the wind and such, and ski in them, although i usually will throw the work gloves in the pack in case i'm going to be stationary for a while.
plus, with my sweet freebie neon green atomic moto jersey and these gloves, i look hella boardercross steezed for the big bear terrain park. hella.
The stitching blew out on my Rando gloves this past weekend. Had them for 6 months, shortest time period for any glove I've ever owned. They were super comfy and warm, but the durability just wasn't there. Still had the receipt and took them back for refund. Got a pair of OR couloir gloves for replacement.
Took your advise, FG, and ordered the Cabellas. Haven't worn them yet, but they are sweet looking and seem to be very well made for $40. January is around the corner - stay tuned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles