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Are wear leatger mitts worth it?

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SteezeBallsMcGee
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Been searching for mitts that hold up for at least one season, wells Lamont are the best that I've had so far, been looking at wear leathers and I feel like they're durable but don't want to spend 65 bucks for them to rip open on me. Let me know what you guys think 🙏
Sep 18 2021 3:07PM
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Session
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i was pretty happy with Wells-Lamont last year. Actually wore them more than my Hestra's that cost 3 times as much. Do the Leathers have seperate fingers in their mitts?

And INB4 everyone who pretends that Kinco's are warm when your not patrolling, or banging chairs. They aren't.
Sep 18 2021 3:46PM
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Mackaroni_space
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Mmmm leatger
Sep 18 2021 3:58PM
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SteezeBallsMcGee
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Max.broMmmm leatger


I'll take that as a yes, thanks maxbro
Sep 18 2021 3:59PM
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tomPietrowski
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https://fulltiltboots.com/en-us/p/ft-logo-mittens
Sep 18 2021 7:54PM
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donotreply
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I honestly wouldn’t spend a bunch on mitts unless you plan on going in some touring backcountry trips or you live im the freezing east coast. I keep losing mine probably bought 4-5 pairs this year and one of them was Hextra and obviously lost them. Personal preference but I prefer just some gore Tex mitts. Which are usually less espensive but keep you safe anyways and forme so far I’ve felt warmer with them
Sep 18 2021 10:00PM
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bbw.enthusiast
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wear leathers a bunk ass company just buy sum wells lamont or choppers
Sep 18 2021 11:53PM
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animator
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Sessioni was pretty happy with Wells-Lamont last year. Actually wore them more than my Hestra's that cost 3 times as much. Do the Leathers have seperate fingers in their mitts?

And INB4 everyone who pretends that Kinco's are warm when your not patrolling, or banging chairs. They aren't.


donotreplyI honestly wouldn’t spend a bunch on mitts unless you plan on going in some touring backcountry trips or you live im the freezing east coast. I keep losing mine probably bought 4-5 pairs this year and one of them was Hextra and obviously lost them. Personal preference but I prefer just some gore Tex mitts. Which are usually less espensive but keep you safe anyways and forme so far I’ve felt warmer with them


Yeah I made the switch from Hestra to WL last season and they’re fire. Cheaper (I get discounts regardless but still), just as if not more durable/waterproof and super steezy. I ski the east coast and they’re more than warm enough, I was at killington on a 15 degree day (that’s without wind chill) and my hands were toasty.
Sep 18 2021 11:58PM
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SteezeBallsMcGee
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animatorYeah I made the switch from Hestra to WL last season and they’re fire. Cheaper (I get discounts regardless but still), just as if not more durable/waterproof and super steezy. I ski the east coast and they’re more than warm enough, I was at killington on a 15 degree day (that’s without wind chill) and my hands were toasty.


I rode wells Lamonts last year and I loved em just wondering if there's anything a little better but it sounds like there isn't yet, thanks for the reply
Sep 19 2021 12:00AM
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Session
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Lifedownhill_5I rode wells Lamonts last year and I loved em just wondering if there's anything a little better but it sounds like there isn't yet, thanks for the reply


For the price, I don't think there is anything better.
Sep 19 2021 12:16AM
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animator
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Lifedownhill_5I rode wells Lamonts last year and I loved em just wondering if there's anything a little better but it sounds like there isn't yet, thanks for the reply


Oh gotcha. Yeah I have a buddy who was getting stuff from leathers for a bit and they seemed of decent quality, but I think WL still holds the title currently. POW gloves are super ill and supposed to be wicked good but they’re as expensive as hestra and I’ve heard good things about oyuki as well but have yet to try those….
Sep 19 2021 12:16AM
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Skiblade420
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Have you guys had mitts that don’t last you a season? I feel like every mitt would at least last a season, even shitty ones
Sep 19 2021 3:33AM
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gravel
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Skiblade420Have you guys had mitts that don’t last you a season? I feel like every mitt would at least last a season, even shitty ones


i’m goin on like 2.5 seasons on the most basic wells lamont mitt with probably 100 days on em, couple 10-15 rope n cable tow days
Sep 19 2021 3:41AM
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hi_vis360
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I have random buckskin mitts I got at the hardware store for 40 bucks, they are many seasons old and I never get cold hands. Key for waterproofing is mink oil
Sep 19 2021 6:30AM
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SteezeBallsMcGee
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graveli’m goin on like 2.5 seasons on the most basic wells lamont mitt with probably 100 days on em, couple 10-15 rope n cable tow days


My hill is very small but has a good park, with a ropetow. So out of the 80 days a year they're open I'm probably on the rope atleast 100 times a day.
Sep 19 2021 9:26AM
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SteezeBallsMcGee
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graveli’m goin on like 2.5 seasons on the most basic wells lamont mitt with probably 100 days on em, couple 10-15 rope n cable tow days


My hill is very small but has a good park, with a ropetow. So out of the 80 days a year they're open I'm probably on the rope atleast 100 times a day.
Sep 19 2021 9:26AM
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junior1derful
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Glove recommendation : I ski 6-7 days a week from December to April and wear black diamond spark mitts. They have been perfect for my needs. I ski in southern BC so it's always pretty mild (Average -5°C) and they are plenty warm, super durable, very waterproof and look dope.They are a little pricey at $100 but they are solid mitts. I highly recommend them.
Sep 19 2021 9:32AM
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DesertStix
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I think the consensus is that you should stick with WL. I’m going on my third season with a $50 pair and zero holes or tears. I don’t use a rope toe though so I would try and treat the palms with something
Sep 19 2021 11:07AM
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gravel
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if you ski a rope tow you definitely should stick with WL or Kincos or just cheap work mitts. anything nicer is gonna get ruined fast
Sep 19 2021 12:04PM
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daannnnieel
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had a pair of the $5 dakota leather mitts from walmart for more seasons than I would like to admit. I went through 2 pairs of them, only because the sharpie marks were too obcene. Pretty sure I still have a usable pair of them back home.

you won't catch me buying anything fancy in terms of leather mitts anymore. On cold days I could fit a hand warmer on my palm, and the top of my hand because the liners were removable.
Sep 19 2021 11:13PM
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h3nry.
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bruh you bought Harlaut pants you can afford wear leatger mitts
Sep 20 2021 1:06AM
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SteezeBallsMcGee
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h3nry.bruh you bought Harlaut pants you can afford wear leatger mitts


I'm selling those Gus has way better ones 🥱
Sep 20 2021 1:14AM
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HypeBeast
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What r u smoking? Kincos are very warm. I fingers used to regularly go numb within a few hours and I went through all sorts of gloves before dropping bank on goose down mittens. Then I discovered kinco gloves. They keep me warm down to about 0F. Only time they're cold is if I put them on damp.

I feel like it's either wells Lamont or kinco gang. The only wells Lamont gloves I had were work gloves that I primarily used for my smoker. They are already coming apart at the stitching after I used them for one day with various hand tools and an auger.

But op don't spend that much. Get a pair of kinco or wells Lamont. Make sure to waterproof them.
Sessioni was pretty happy with Wells-Lamont last year. Actually wore them more than my Hestra's that cost 3 times as much. Do the Leathers have seperate fingers in their mitts?

And INB4 everyone who pretends that Kinco's are warm when your not patrolling, or banging chairs. They aren't.
Sep 20 2021 2:48AM
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lil.Boye
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if you oil your mittens they stay waterproof and more duable
Sep 20 2021 5:47AM
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SteezeBallsMcGee
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lil.Boyeif you oil your mittens they stay waterproof and more duable


is this actually true? my park has a rope could I still grab it?
Sep 21 2021 2:15PM
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-Dan
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Wells Lamont is giving money to skiers and film projects. I back that big time. 100+ years of product quality is also pretty dope. Just make sure you are buying em from the wells Lamont snow site and not at Walmart or something lol.
Sep 21 2021 3:08PM
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skiP.E.I.
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Yeah my wells lamonts have been war and durable. starting to get some minor holes from grabbing edges after 3 seasons
Sep 21 2021 4:04PM
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lil.Boye
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Lifedownhill_5is this actually true? my park has a rope could I still grab it?


Yeah, oil or wax. I use hestra wax. Have seen people use mink oil and other leather care peoducts
Sep 21 2021 6:55PM
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SteezeBallsMcGee
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lil.BoyeYeah, oil or wax. I use hestra wax. Have seen people use mink oil and other leather care peoducts


Dope I'll look into it, thanks
Sep 21 2021 7:28PM
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