Oven Mitts

they're cheap and look like they'll last, however i haven't heard great things from hyperflex concerning their gloves. if you want nice mitts, get the xcel drylocks

 

Check the wetsuit review sticky thread up above..I'll second the xcel drylocks

 

dude, i get a new pair of 5mill hyperflex 5finger gloves every year. they're warm, never had a problem with them, and there 15bucks! I wear these from mid december through about now, and then i switch over to my 3mill oneill psycho gloves (tha shiz). Anyway, i say stick to hyperflex for gloves, but definitely excel drylock boots. thats my standard git-up.

 

Get Xcel Drylocks and be done with it .( this is coming from a Hyperflex guy too)

 

ive had oneills, xcels and rip curl gloves/lobsterclaws. i now have these 6mm hyperfreak mitts and i dont wear anything else. they r super warm. i cant attest to their durability cuz ive only worn them 10-15 times but so far im very impressed. u absolutely can't beat them for the price. make sure u get the right size they tend to fill up with water if u have too much slop in the fit. i will prob never buy any other winter glove again. all the other companies make nice gloves too but they are twice the price. im anxious to try the 5mm hyperflex claws, i have trouble with circulation so tend prefer mitts but id say def get them u wont be disappointed.

 

got em this year no problem a little tight at first but loosen up like after first session youll like em and hope you like sweaty hands they are so warm

 

i agree i have excel dry locks and they keep my hands warm

 

I mave 5 yr old xcell mittens that are just starting to get oldish. I laugh when i see the tools with the 5 fingers shaking their hands around and dying. Its cold and imao 5 finger anything doesnt cut it.

 

I actually wasn't very fond of my Xcel gloves... the seams split on them pretty easy from what i've seen on mine and a friends.

However my Quicksilver lobster claws and they are sick
Like a sauna on your hands

 

I have these mitts, and I love them. My hands have never gotten cold, and they are actually easier to get on and off then I would have thought. Also... $25!

 

dont get xcel drylocks man they will rip immediately

 

I dont know why everyone says that about the drylocks. If you put them on the right way they wont rip. I had oneills mitts they lasted 3 months unitl the index finger wore a whole in the tip and the seem leaked after the first month. Hyperflex 5 fingers leaked 10 mins into the first time I wore them . Quiksilvers dont seal good around the wrist and fill up with water.

I heard Rip Curl make a good glove but I never tired them to know if that true .

Best thing u can do I try a cpl brands of gloves on and see what fits u best

 

whats best way to put on the xcel drylock mittens? got myself a new pair

 

Fold the wrists down back over the glove it make the opening bigger then once you got your hand it fold it back down over your wrist. When you remove them get a finger inbetween your wrist and the glove to break the air tight seal and work them off the same way and you put them on .

Havent ripped mine yet and I am rough on stuff

 

I definatly wouldn't skimp on boots and gloves ... invested in the xcel 7mm dry lock mitt and boot and one of the best decisions I've made .. so warm durable and fairly easy to get on even if wet .. I can't surf when my hands and feet are numb like I had done in past years with ****ty equipment ..

 

i just picked up a pair of xcel 7mm mittens and i'm a little worried. the seal on one of the gloves in a couple areas seems weaker than the seal on the other glove. it's not as full around the seam and is not as thick, hopefully this glove wont come apart during my first session..