3-Finger (lobster) glove recommendations

[TheGreenOne]

Hi Divas!

Looking for glove recommendations!

I'm looking at my Hestra 3 fingers failing imminently---even with wax treatment. Too much damage in the leather.

Now I'm ready to switch to tougher hide from the goat leather.

Recs for cow leather 3 fingers? I like having long cuff that I can tuck my sleeves into.

Black Diamond is one of the brands I'm looking at.

Wrist straps are nice but I'll sew my old hestra straps on if need be.

 

[Jilly]

Swany, love mine. North Face are not warm. Auclair aren't not bad either.

 

[brooksnow]

I've been very happy with my Free the Powder gloves and mittens. They have a lobster claw too. There's an extra layer of leather in the high wear areas (exactly where my Hestra gloves disintegrated.)

RX3 Pro 3-Fingered Ski Glove

RX3 Pro by Free the Powder - Our new, upgraded three-fingered (Lobster) ski glove w/ Removable Liner. Trigger - fingered, Premium, long cuff, over-the-cuff, storm, leather.

www.freethepowder.com

 

[santacruz skier]

I have the Black Diamond and love them. Also I have small hands and they are a great fit.

Black Diamond Spark Angel Finger Mitts - Women's

Read or share reviews of the Black Diamond Spark Angel Finger Mitts - Women's or shop similar Ski and Snowboard Mittens

www.evo.com

 

[SarahXC]

I read about Free the Powder somewhere here and bought 3-4 seasons ago. Mine are holding up great. Very happy with the brand.

 

[contesstant]

Yes, Free the Powder! Very cost-effective, very durable, and WARM! My Hestra 3-finger have become my "warm weather" gloves because they are not warm enough. If you order some, follow the sizing advice as I wear a small in them vs. a medium in most other brands.

 

[Verve]

+1 for Free the Powder! I’ve snagged their discounted ones that have small blemishes and are extra cheap before and never been able to tell what the blemish was You could get their lite liner too and swap that in for warmer days. I think my mitts loose warmth/loft faster when I sweat in them so nice to have options. My other mistake I’ve made is not leather treating immediately.

 

[horsepowered]

You guys are really selling me on the Free the Powder, but my Hestra trigger mitts are hot pink, and these are just black I want some bold colors!

 

[TheGreenOne]

You guys are really selling me on the Free the Powder, but my Hestra trigger mitts are hot pink, and these are just black I want some bold colors!

I'm also on the side of wanting bold colors, but Free the Powder seems to be the winner!

 

[horsepowered]

I'm also on the side of wanting bold colors, but Free the Powder seems to be the winner!

Sad color selection seems better than cold fingers to me, too. LOL.

Adding these to my shopping list, because I hate giving up on a ski day because I got cold on the lifts.

 

[TheGreenOne]

I just realized the typos in my post title...

Just have to own the fact I can't type on the phone too well.

 

[Jilly]

Fixed it. And on my phone!!

 

[TheGreenOne]

Fixed it. And on my phone!!

Thanks Jilly!

 

[horsepowered]

I now have a pair of the short cuff mittens (SX Pro) on their way to me. My Hestra trigger mitts aren't worn out yet, but I have a pair of Outdoor Research expedition mittens that I use on single-digit days that are warm, but unwieldy. I'm hoping the SX Pro's will give me the same warmth with a lot less bulk.

 

[arbusch]

I have a pair of Maine line gloves ( https://flylowgear.com/products/maine-line-glove?_pos=5&_sid=c5eb8981b&_ss=r) from flylow that I love. No longer need to switch up gloves climbing vs down when touring. I run cold and have raynuad's. This year they added the super d lobster glove. https://flylowgear.com/products/super-d-lobster?_pos=24&_sid=c5eb8981b&_ss=r

 

[Posse Mama]

I've been very happy with my Free the Powder gloves and mittens. They have a lobster claw too. There's an extra layer of leather in the high wear areas (exactly where my Hestra gloves disintegrated.)

RX3 Pro 3-Fingered Ski Glove

RX3 Pro by Free the Powder - Our new, upgraded three-fingered (Lobster) ski glove w/ Removable Liner. Trigger - fingered, Premium, long cuff, over-the-cuff, storm, leather.

www.freethepowder.com

This brand is new to me, time to take a look. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[TheGreenOne]

No longer need to switch up gloves climbing vs down when touring. I run cold and have raynuad's. This year they added the super d lobster glove.

Ok, that's such a good endorsement---sorry you have to deal with raynuads, but if the Flylows work for you with your fingers that's a solid proof!

 

[newbieM]

+1 for Free the Powder! I’ve snagged their discounted ones that have small blemishes and are extra cheap before and never been able to tell what the blemish was You could get their lite liner too and swap that in for warmer days. I think my mitts loose warmth/loft faster when I sweat in them so nice to have options. My other mistake I’ve made is not leather treating immediately.

How do you find ones with small blemishes?
Also do you treat yours with their product or other leather protector? I’m looking at getting some of these.

 

[TheGreenOne]

I use sno-seal

 

[Peppermint]

How do you find ones with small blemishes?
Also do you treat yours with their product or other leather protector? I’m looking at getting some of these.

I have Free the Powder mittens and use their product to treat them, usually twice a season. Not very expensive and the jar will last a long time.