What keeps your digits warm? My Xcel drylocks died and I'm not wasting my money on them again. They were kick a$$ for awhile but once the "drylock" wore out they became sponges.
Ah man, we are talking about gloves already - not yet! Too early for the ol' gloves... keep those hands in the water as much as possible
I have been earing 7mm basic quicksilver lobster claws for two years and I love them. They keep my hands warm in 40 degree water for hours
I have body glove 6/4 lobster claws. My index fingers don't stay very warm in them, so i'm looking to try some mitts this winter. I've been eyeing the 6mm Hyperflex cause they are at a good price, but might jump on the 7mm xcels if they show up on whiskey. On a related note... anyone know what this guy is using to get his gloves on in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tuoufNXymg&t=0m23s
it is NOT too early for gloves. froze my ass off today. thank god i left the house with booties. water is still warm though
I'm thinking ahead. Don't want to get stuck without. I'm thinking claws, don't like the idea of mitts, gotta have at least one finger free. Read an article about a surfer who drown last winter after his leash became hung up on a piling. That would suck trying to undo the lease and not be able to because of mitts. I know it all depends where you're surfing, but damn that would suck brown sweaty a$$.
for some reason, I can still wear 5 ml booties, but my fingers get friggin cold in 38 degree water - I tried everything, claws, etc. but i finally went for the 7 ml excel mittens, and in feb. i can leave the water with dry, warm hands! (the mitts actually help you get a little more "bite" in the water when you paddle)
tommrow am air temps are going to be in the 30s. is that worthy of boots hood and gloves. or is that overboard
I have a pair of 5 mil Quiksilver Cyphers and they keep my hands plenty warm. Cuffs are easier to use than the Drylocks and they are sealed well. Hands do get wet but in 40* water all 5 fingers stayed warm for about an hour and a half. My hands stay warmer than my split toe Drylock boots do, my big toe freezes in those things once the water is below 45*, f$%k im getting cold thinking about this crap, surfing in a 3/2 down in VB still so dont want to think about that crap yet.
For winter I've been wearing my 5 ml Excels for the past two seasons. No doubt the warmest part of my body. A little hard to get off though at the end of a session. this time of year the 3 mls have been fine. love having some grip when the air is cold. Last weekend was the last time for boardies.
I use hyperflex 5mm and although the will break quickly, even with the small holes in them they have been more than fine on the coldest days, cost like 20 bucks . They are pretty thick. I don't think 7mm is needed, 5mm are fine. for NJ winters.
Invest in a cap, for these days when air is cold but not water. Keeps the ears and head warm but won't be sweaty and gross.
I agree with A-frame... I'm fine in 5mm gloves and boots during the coldest months. Just take care of them, and they'll take care of you. And those goofy looking squid lids are great for cold air and warm water... as stated.
This is gonna sound funny coming from me but Dont buy Hyperflex gloves I got 2 sets and they both leaked on the first session. I got Drylocks last year and I love them . They take some time getting use to the on and off but They seal nice
gloves- hyperflex 6m mittens only 20 bucks and hands are toasttty boots- 7mil O'Neil heat series super comfy and warm cant beat them
