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11 Apr 2012, 20:41
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Waterproof Marshalling Gloves - Any Suggestions
Hi,
After just spending the last three days drying out my "welding" gloves after a rather wet day at Oulton Park for the F3 / GT weekend, I feel that I'd like to get myself some gloves that are a little bit more waterproof.
Was just wondering if anyone has found a good website (or other supplier) to point me to, that could provide something, that is both warm, has long gauntlets and is waterproof - or would at least last more than 30 minutes in the diagonal April rain.
My welding gloves lasted about 30 minutes before the water started to soak right through, then hands become cold and cold hands are useless hands as you can't grip anything.
Your thoughts and recommendations are appreciated.
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12 Apr 2012, 07:28
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You can go down a few routes, could go with something as simple as wearing a pair of latex gloves under the welders but that'll just help with the wet not the cold.
Personally though I'm a big fan of Ringers gloves and am looking forward to getting a pair of the insulated "Roughneck" gloves. Insulated and waterproof were my criteria and they fit the bill.
I'll just go on record to say that I'm not a fan of the "Welders", I find that it's next to impossible to pull the pin on an extinguisher with them on and I'm of the "if it's hot, kick it" school with regard to things on track. I'm sure there's plenty that'll disagree but that's my 2p worth.
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12 Apr 2012, 07:36
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12 Apr 2012, 07:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MagnetON
You can go down a few routes, could go with something as simple as wearing a pair of latex gloves under the welders but that'll just help with the wet not the cold.
Personally though I'm a big fan of Ringers gloves and am looking forward to getting a pair of the insulated "Roughneck" gloves. Insulated and waterproof were my criteria and they fit the bill.
I'll just go on record to say that I'm not a fan of the "Welders", I find that it's next to impossible to pull the pin on an extinguisher with them on and I'm of the "if it's hot, kick it" school with regard to things on track. I'm sure there's plenty that'll disagree but that's my 2p worth.
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I've got a pair of ringers barrier one extrication gloves and theyre the best thing i ever bought.
Not cheap but they last ages!
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12 Apr 2012, 07:42
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When I'm I/O-ing (long time since) or occasional flagging I use Ringers but as these are leather-based, they are great in the dry but get soggy in the rain.
So, for wet days I bought an extra pair of standard waterproof rubber gardening gloves as well as a pair of woollen gloves to use inside them. Rubber on its own meant that your hands got a bit pongy and sweaty, and cold. The wool gloves kept them warm and dry although they needed a wash afterwards. On the whole it worked well.
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12 Apr 2012, 07:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nate93
I've got a pair of eibgers barrier one extrications gloves and theyre the vest thing i ever bought.
Not cheap but they last ages!
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I've a new pair of Ringers Hybrid Extrication (not the barrier version) for marshaling, my old pair of Ringers "Corner Worker" (the predecessor to the long cuffed Extrication) are finally being retired after about 10 years of service.
As for a supplier, check out www.nimbusmotorsport.com but when ordering e-mail Brian Wattam Brian@nimbusmotorsport.com and tell him you saw the link on Ten-Tenths and he may be able to do you a deal.
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12 Apr 2012, 08:43
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I too was subject to a "light mist" at Castle Combe at the weekend and was pleased to learn that not only do my simple gardening style red Thinsulate gloves fit the criteria for being able to be flicked off, are quite comfortable, the leather is obviously flame resistant but also they stayed dry nearly all day, I put on a spare pair of "ordinary" work gloves for the last race and they were wet through in a few minutes. I have since bought a second pair (as a spare pair of ordinary gloves that only last minutes are neither use nor ornament) I got them here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3602573706...84.m1423.l2649. I have just bought some waterproofer (I'm guessing it is for boots and tents) which I will try on my boots, gloves, hat and maybe my bag, hopefully I will have nothing to report as we move into the summer.
Last edited by Steve Fox; 12 Apr 2012 at 08:54.
Reason: clarification from on high.
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12 Apr 2012, 09:13
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What type of gloves do firemen use, they should fit the bill?
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12 Apr 2012, 10:03
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Sealskins, I have a pair of these that I wear all the time and they are thin enough that I can pull my gauntlets over the top.
I also use the Sealskins socks too - they advertise that you can stand in water and they will stay dry......and they do.
Neither is cheap, but they are widely available in most camping shops, Costwold Camping certainly do them as that is where I got mine.
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12 Apr 2012, 10:16
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I find that my hi-vis SealSkinz gloves have started to leak a bit, but they've been in use almost daily during the winter cycling season for two years and have done a fair bit of marshalling too. I should perhaps buy a new pair...
One very good thing about them is that they're wool lined, so in the unlikely event of them being exposed to heat you do at least have natural fibres next to the skin.
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12 Apr 2012, 10:55
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What type of gloves do firemen use, they should fit the bill?
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12 Apr 2012, 14:36
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I use the firemasters,best gloves out there imho.
Chemical and fire resistant,kevlar inserts to stop bodywork cutting into you and best of all waterproof.
Only downside so far is that they are very warm to wear on a hot day.
Keep your on eye Fleabay as the do turn up quite often
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12 Apr 2012, 21:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Fox
...........I too was subject to a "light mist" at Castle Combe at the weekend .........
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"Light Mist!" Where were you standing?
It was positively p****ing down near Westway!
I wear a pair of thin cotton gloves under the welders gloves, only when it's very wet or very cold. These do too eventually get wet, but the extra layer makes them much warmer and buys a bit more time before my hands get wet.
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