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Hestra gloves in the PNW

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troll_ski
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anyone in the PNW ski hestra's that arent goretex or any that dont have the czone liner?

i want to get a pair (henrik windstedt pro model specifically) but im not sure if they will get soaked without the liner here in oregon
Nov 23 2011 3:22AM
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BerGNARdo
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i have the seth pros and they're pretty good. the leather feels damp from the outside after a day but my hands stay warm and dry. I wouldn't trust them for a multi day tour but anything short of that and they're bomber gloves. gonna buy a new pair in a few seasons when these ones wear out and i'd recommend them to anyone that has 150+ dollars to spend on gloves.

I don't think you could go wrong with any hestras, especially the higher end stuff.

oh and i ride mt bachelor
Nov 23 2011 5:22AM
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Chaunceyskis
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Everybody I have talked to about Hestras has said they will use their Hestras for absolutely anything that has to do with saying warm dry or comfortable. Make sure u take care of them wholeheartedly and use the leather balm....might help with the whole damp leather status
Nov 23 2011 1:17PM
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Balto
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I also have the seth's, ride stevens pass, and they have yet to let me down. Very high quality, and very soft/warm.
Nov 23 2011 1:37PM
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troll_ski
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thanks for the input guys.

the only thing that concerns me is everyone in the PNW i see on here rides with the seth's and I'm not sure how the gloves like these will do without the czone or goretex layers.
Nov 23 2011 5:41PM
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Balto
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you should just get the seth's...or the vertical cut freeride's, I know some people with those that like them.
Nov 23 2011 5:44PM
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bikerocker
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There is a big anti goretex movemnet growing saying that if the gloves breath well they don't need goretex. The NW Hestra rep doesn't use the czone or goretex ones. I still do.

Nov 23 2011 5:44PM
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troll_ski
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yea i really like the vertical cut's too, the reason i was looking at that pro model was because its supposed to be extra warm; not sure how freerides will be with their small glove inserts
Nov 23 2011 7:36PM
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belden...
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I just got the seth pros should i apply this leather balm right now (ill be skiing in the east for now probably dry weather.) So should i apply it now or before say a dump or i know i may be getting wet?
Dec 12 2011 2:10PM
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I always said I'd buy new Hestras when mine wear out, but after 7 years they still look new. Keep up with the balm and they'll never let you down.
Dec 12 2011 2:40PM
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belden...
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so just apply it like every month of use?
Dec 12 2011 2:52PM
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