duke_of_hazard
12-12-07, 07:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTyxz5iZVd4
Just got them, so haven't had a chance to test them in some cold weather..
Just got them, so haven't had a chance to test them in some cold weather..
Winter Cycling - My $15 mittens
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jimisnowhere
12-18-07, 05:21 PM
What are the outer mittens made of?
Portis
12-18-07, 06:55 PM
I was with you till you put on that bulky over mitten. Flip mitts are absolutely the best. I have a pair from glacier glove that were a bit more expensive but they eliminate any need for a bulky over mitten and provide tons of dexterity in one second or less. Get a decent glove liner to wear under the flip mittens and you can probably lose the massive over mitten you naughty kitten.
duke_of_hazard
12-19-07, 10:08 AM
What are the outer mittens made of?
Some plasticy material that looks like leather.. It's a bit stiff but it is definitely windproof.
Some plasticy material that looks like leather.. It's a bit stiff but it is definitely windproof.
duke_of_hazard
12-19-07, 10:09 AM
I was with you till you put on that bulky over mitten. Flip mitts are absolutely the best. I have a pair from glacier glove that were a bit more expensive but they eliminate any need for a bulky over mitten and provide tons of dexterity in one second or less. Get a decent glove liner to wear under the flip mittens and you can probably lose the massive over mitten you naughty kitten.
I had not thought about a glove liner inside the mittens. Only problem was I noticed wind seeping in with the wool overmittens, so that's why I got the over-mit.
I had not thought about a glove liner inside the mittens. Only problem was I noticed wind seeping in with the wool overmittens, so that's why I got the over-mit.
Portis
12-19-07, 11:17 AM
I had not thought about a glove liner inside the mittens. Only problem was I noticed wind seeping in with the wool overmittens, so that's why I got the over-mit.
Mine are not made of knitted wool, so they aren't as porous. But still i bet you would be surprised how well those would work.
Mine are not made of knitted wool, so they aren't as porous. But still i bet you would be surprised how well those would work.