need a really good pair of gloves - any recommendations?

[LandyLiam]

After a day out in the hills with sleet showers today i reckon i'll have to splash out on a good pair of gloves, something waterproof and usuable with ropes, leather faced? warmth isn't a big issue, as i can always throw a larger pair over them if needed. £30 budget on these, but might go higher if it was really justified, but reluctant too as gloves are one of those so easily lost items 

so what do you all have and what do you think of them?

[Mourneman]

Mate i'am the same warm all over apart from my hands,that's the coldest it's been in the Mourne's for me anyway,14 below with the wind -chill ,my fingers were losinf feeling.Get on EBAY,here's some to look at
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BNWT-TNF-Gloves-Gortex-Skiing-Hiking-blue-Th-insulate-Size-XL-/280784030816?pt=Men_s_Accessories_UK&hash=item4160084c60#ht_500wt_1413
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BNWT-TNF-Gloves-Gortex-Skiing-Hiking-Thinsulate-3M-Inner-Size-XL-/280784194749?pt=Men_s_Accessories_UK&hash=item41600accbd#ht_500wt_1413
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rucanor-Thinsulate-Ski-Gloves-XXL-/190607146439?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Skiing_Snowboarding_Clothing_LE&hash=item2c61123dc7#ht_500wt_1413
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ski-wear-Trespass-gloves-Red-black-grey-trim-/220902101017?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Skiing_Snowboarding_Clothing_LE&hash=item336eca9019#ht_500wt_1413
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ski-Gloves-Unisex-/270862225714?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Skiing_Snowboarding_Clothing_LE&hash=item3f10a59132#ht_500wt_1413

[Mourneman]

Ok i did put these up for you to see,but i've bought two pairs so far,including postage 10.21,thanks ebay

[Mourneman]

three pairs of gloves 12 quid
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[Rumblebum]

Hi Liam, ive a couple of pairs that work really well for me.

The Extremities Velo glove, nice glove thats warm and doesnt take up too much room in the rucksack, dry out easily when they get wet, these would go everywhere with me.

The other pair is the mountain equipment guide glove, i got these for sking in austria and after a weeks hard use handling ski poles and general wear and tear they are still as good as new, yeah they are £40 but well worth the money and man are they warm, bring on the snow!

[LandyLiam]

thanks john but a lot of those gloves look bulky, i want to be able to tie/untie ropes with them on, waterproofness is the issue, my hands don't get that cold as long as they stay dry (my toes are my achilles heel in the cold weather)  i'm looking at something from the sealskin range at the moment

[NI Survival School]

I have a couple of pairs from the sealskin range. i have a pair which are like skiing gloves and i have these www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-ultra-grip-gloves/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=sealskinz%20ultra%20grip%20gloves&utm_campaign=sealskinz

They say they give great dexterity but sorry they do not. They are cold unless u wear liners in them. They are waterproof however.

[LandyLiam]

these are the ones i've been pondering over: Sealskinz All Season Glove

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/index.cfm/product/sealskinz-all-season-glove/fuseaction/products.detail/code/1C310401/id_colour/124/group/5146/level/3

With a supple and durable goat skin all leather palm, this fully waterproof glove is simple, comfortable and dexterous. Ideal for the great outdoors, the All Season Gove from Sealskinz is versatile enough to be worn at any time of the year.

[simon]

I've got mixed report about sealskinz - some people love them, but I've heard of multiple people whose gloves started to leak. As always with things like this it is difficult to know why they are leaking; care/cleaning, accidental puncture, poor quality control - all are possible. I have a pair of sealskinz socks, but I've never needed to wear them!

[LandyLiam]

what size did you get? i have wee girly hands so not keen on buying online, rather try them on in the shop and never that near a millets 

[Eamonn]

Hey liam i have those gloves too. Used them when doing my ML rope work and they were grand.

[suspectmonkey]

You could always try a trick I used back in my motorbike days... surgical gloves underneath glove of your choice.  Saves you splashing out extra for waterproof gloves

I got a pair of Outdoor Designs gloves last year that I'm really happy with.  They are the Taku Stretch glove and although they aren't waterproof they are windproof and close fitting.  The close fit means I can easily operate my camera and phone with them on, so you'd have no issues with rope work.  If you take a look Outdoor Designs might have an waterproof equivalent of the same glove...

[simon]

I had a quick look around and asked a few people for suggestions the other day. The suggestions were all coming out at more than £30 (more like £50), but they were coming from people who frequently do rope work. The only alternative that I came across that was in budget was the Outdoor Design Summit 3-in-1. Waterproof and warm outer with a thin liner for when extra dexterity is needed - price £27. Might not be exactly what you are looking for, but maybe worth a look.

[dean1970]

got a pair of those mountain (make) gloves out of cotswold yesterday. was actually in for gaiters. flippin expensive, but used them last night out walking the dog and they are warm. Leather palm and finger ends. Got a strap on them for when you take them off you just let them hang like a child.

hate getting gloves, my fingers never reach the ends. The wrist strap lets them like kids gloves which is good because fingers are to short..........

worst part is i think i bought womens gloves and they still dont fit.

[LandyLiam]

thanks for all the help, i'm still not sure, what shop has the best range of gloves as i'll have to go and try a few on, definitely can't be a thick glove as i have to be able to use a camera with them, unless they slide off quick and easy (then those straps would be handy) i'll be in belfast tomorrow so hopefully will get a look around the shops