tiny_clanger Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 Think I may have figured out the problem of why I can't hold on in gusty winds. So now I need to find a suitable pair of gloves for kiting. Must be able to grip handles, but be fairly insulating. Any suggestions??? Quote
Airborne1599968603 Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 I got some thin Nike gloves for Xmas which should be perfect. Have also used cycling mitts for warmer days - these work well. Quote
Boffy Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 I have a cracking pair of neoprene gloves which are the business for colder days. Not sure where retails them though. Bike gloves or canoe/windsurf gloves would be an option. Quote
leesteer Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 i have a pukka pair of gloves from http://www.boardriders.co.uk they are animal reduced from about £20 to a £5er.Good grippy palm and ever so warm.....check em out.. Quote
Rev Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 I got a pair of cycle gloves from Halfords for Christmas, very good grip on the palms and fingers, also not to bulke for getting the kite out of the bag etc. Quote
Embraer Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 Halford! Rich kid - Tesco's big stores stock cycling gloves for £2.99 with padded palms Quote
blackdragon Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 sealskinz they should do the trick just do a search on yahoo for stockests Quote
commander Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 i have gore tex windstoppers that my dad got me i have 3 pairs and a pair of thinsulate gloves my dad gets the gore tex gloves for free after he asked his boss Quote
Airborne1599968603 Posted December 29, 2003 Report Posted December 29, 2003 I don't suppose your Dad could get a few more free pairs...? Quote
ozone friendly Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 I got some wind stoppers from Halfords yesterday (£25) Flew all day at camber ( when there was wind) and had tostie hands all day. If you can afford them get them, they're great. Quote
commander Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 lol sorry but i dont think his boss would be too happy Quote
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