Jon Senior wrote:
> While we are on the subject; I'm thinking of getting some gloves to
> match (As I never did solve the cold hand problem last year!). Any
> recommendations for someone who never seems to survive winter without
> losing feeling in their fingers?
If you're having trouble keeping hands warm then move up into
mountainnering mitts, which are designed for prolonged subzero cold.
Mitts are better than gloves as you've less surface area to lose heat
from, but there can be problems with dexterity loss. These can be
reduced to some extent by designs with a sepearte index finger (possibly
available from army surplus, used so infantry can fir rifles in extreme
cold).
Usually have a fleece inner mit (which itself can be used over thin
under-gloves if you size them appropriately) and then a windproof over
mit to cover the top. Seriously toasty!
The top end with Goretex shells are also mind-pummelingly expensive, but
something like Buffalo's should see you right:
http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/dp16.htm
I usually find ski-gloves are good enough, but if not good enough for
you then the above are better than that.
Pete.
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