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Wells Lamont vs Kinco

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SendyMcSendyface
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Need some new gloves this season. Normally I just get a new pair of Kincos every year, but I find that the lining packs out pretty quick, so I can only get a season out of them before they aren't as warm. My circulation is dogshit, so my hands are always cold as fuck. Anyone know how WL stacks up to Kinco?
Nov 4 2021 4:12PM
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piss.boy
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I havent used a pair of kincos myself buy ive had a good experience with wL. I go to farm and fleet and get a pair of the really cheap ones that look like this, i ride a rope tow to. If the cheap ones work good on a rope im sure the more expensive ones will do just fine for you.
Nov 4 2021 11:04PM
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SofaKingSick
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i don't quite get it, some of the models are different of course but some of the kinco/WL models are like literally identical besides the logo or whatever. not sure how that works (someone who knows please chime in). but based on that i'd imagine they're pretty similar generally

big fan of both brands. i buy kincos cause they're cheaper but wells lamont has possibly the sickest team ever, i don't buy stuff based on that per se but i have a lot of respect for the company for paying some of the realest dopest skiers out there. check that list https://snow.wellslamont.com/#wlteam
Nov 5 2021 9:52AM
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Kbob94
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I shared this in another thread about WL mitts so I’ll share it here too, hopefully this helps your decision alittle but I’ve been using wells since they started making ski gloves. I’ve had the white camo ones pictured below for 3 seasons and they’re still going strong. I put my mitts through absolute hell and they hold up so strong, I’ve never put any water proofing or anything else on them, I just buy them and go ski in them. They’re not stiff like kincos are and you don’t have to break them in. The comfort it absolutely insane as well. IMO the best mitts money can buy!


Nov 7 2021 6:45AM
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WoFIowz
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Op if you're having circulation issues, get mittens. 10x warmer. Both are good brands but some will argue otherwise. Also make sure you waterproof them and make that an annual or biannual part of your ski routine.
Nov 7 2021 8:45AM
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