Gloves question (maybe for the cyclists)

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I need some new gloves as the fingertips are splitting on mine. I seem to have had them for ever.

What I want are nice thin gloves that are waterproof/windproof. They need to be thin ish so that I can still use the camera - by thin I mean snug. They need to be waterproof cos it always seems to rain at rugby.

Ideally I'd like grips on the palms as well

Can anyone recommend a decent make. I've seen some Altura ones but don't know how snug they are
 
Lowepro make photographer's gloves, can't say what they're like though as when I was on the search for some I couldn't tracked down anywhere that actually had them in stock....
 
Well, for cycling I used thin blue ones made from Meraklon (like Helly Hansen thermals), under a pair of track-mitts. They were fine as soon as the blood got pumping, but would probably be less good for standing around in the wet. I was once given a pair of gloves designed for cycling, but the fingertip feel wasn't good enough so they got exchanged. If you can keep moving or aren't out too long, then the thin blue type should be OK. They aren't waterproof (they wick the moisture away) and are a bit slippy (apply dots from a glue gun?).
 
I have a pair of mountaineering inner gloves. They are worn if necessary under wind and waterproof shell mittens but most of the time they're perfectly fine as they are. They're pretty thin but even if wet keep your hands warm. I think the're made by "The North Face".
 
photon said:
Well, for cycling I used thin blue ones made from Meraklon (like Helly Hansen thermals), under a pair of track-mitts. They were fine as soon as the blood got pumping, but would probably be less good for standing around in the wet. I was once given a pair of gloves designed for cycling, but the fingertip feel wasn't good enough so they got exchanged. If you can keep moving or aren't out too long, then the thin blue type should be OK. They aren't waterproof (they wick the moisture away) and are a bit slippy (apply dots from a glue gun?).
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Mmm, don't think they'd be suitable, thanks for the reply though

Dadooron said:
I have a pair of mountaineering inner gloves. They are worn if necessary under wind and waterproof shell mittens but most of the time they're perfectly fine as they are. They're pretty thin but even if wet keep your hands warm. I think the're made by "The North Face".
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Cheers, will have a look

russdaz said:
I have these for wet weather riding.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gore-bikewear/alp-x-windstopper-soft-shell-glove-ec016075
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Little above my price range, but thanks anyway
 
What about http://www.macwet.com/
I have a pair or the riding ones and they are pretty good, you can turn the pages of a book wearing them
 
Mountaineering inner gloves as mentioned by Dadooron was probably what I had, bought from Black's Outdoors. Ones made by Damart (years ago) didn't feel at all warm, but the type I'm thinking of should be warm enough, though the grip would be better with the track mitts. At the start of a winter cycle ride the wind chill is noticeable, until the circulation overcomes it. The wind chill wouldn't be a factor for someone standing around.
 
I bought some Extremeties ones from Black's. They are thin enough to operate a camera and extremely warm (I wore them for the Whipsnade meet at it was well below freezing). I don't know how waterproof they are, but I'm guessing they would cope fine with the rain. They've also got very good grippy bits on the palms as well.
 
When I used to shoot a lot of sport I tried everything, eventually settled on my cycling gloves. The ones from Prendas worked the best and offered the best value for money. Another solution other snappers used were neoprene diving gloves.

Unfortunately I don't think there is a solution to keeping warm at matches.
My record was 14 layers during a boxing day game at Villa Park, cycling clothing came in really handy but it took me around 30 minutes sitting in the car with the heaters on full after the game to warm up.
 
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I bought some Extremeties ones from Black's. They are thin enough to operate a camera and extremely warm (I wore them for the Whipsnade meet at it was well below freezing). I don't know how waterproof they are, but I'm guessing they would cope fine with the rain. They've also got very good grippy bits on the palms as well.
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That`s what I`ve got. I have to say I didn`t think they were hugely warm, but then for prolonged periods that`s what you have pockets for!

They`re fine for operating a camera with though.
 
I quite like my lowepro gloves, they are rather warm but don't go so well in the wet.
 
Thanks for all the replies, they must be waterproof though as I'm taking photos at rugby matches and normally the camera is covered in wetproof gear but my hands aren't.

Has anyone used Altura ones before, are they skin tight enough?
 
Echo the sealskinz, I have some and they are brilliant, don't ever let water in even if the hose decides to spray my hands instead of the horses legs :lol:
 
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:plusone: for sealskinz.

They are the mutts! V warm and not too thick!
 
I bought a pair of real leather fingerless gloves on ebay from zippy sisters £5, ideal for photography.
 
I use the sealskinz gloves when out & about hiking/taking photos....they are still a little bulky when using the camera but definitely useable, the main thing being they keep you warm AND dry !!

simon
 
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