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Nice glove
aca4342259
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- Gender: Female
I am a woman who tends to need a man's or unisex glove for proper size, the 8 fits perfectly, better than anything I've tried. I purchased the glove for warmer and drier ski days, meaning over 32 here in the PNW. My fingers get cold on the lift but warmed up on the slopes. For colder days I still need my Black Diamond mitts ... noticed one nice feature though, since my mitt has a removable liner even though a different brand, I am able to interchange the innards or use the mitt over the Hestra glove if I so choose. These were a worthwhile purchase, I've been looking for a glove that gives me a good fit and dexterity and some warmth for a long time.
Good All-Round Glove
EricSkiDude
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I have used this glove for two seasons now. They are durable, comfortable, and generally warm. I suffer from cold hands, and these keep my hands warm as long as the temperature does not go below 20 F.
I conditioned these gloves with the Hestra supplied salve when I first got them, and then with another product the next winter. They have remained soft and supple. I never force dry them.
I wore these on a particularly wet day this winter when the temperature was around 28 F and snowing big, wet, heavy flakes. The gloves remained dry inside, but the leather on the palms were getting wet. The leather is not "water proof". This did not affect the performance of the glove.
Are these good for snowboarding? I am an...
mlhp425777
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Are these good for snowboarding? I am an all mountain rider, with infrequent trips to the park.
Mark Parrett
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Hestra Helis are top notch in terms of quality. They will be hard to beat for warmth and longevity if you're looking for a glove with a gauntlet. I dig the leashes too for taking them off on the lift with no worries. So, if you like the style, I think they'll be ideal.
Wes
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This glove is very warm and fairly waterproof. If you always get cold fingers, this would be one of the better gloves to get (even though mittens are better for keeping fingers warm, but not for snowboarding). Personally, I would not get these gloves for snowboarding at resorts because of the style and due to the stiffness. I like extremely flexible gloves to be able to adjust my bindings on the fly. The gauntlet is only necessary for constant powder and I find it to be more of a hassle if you are not doing backcountry riding where getting snow in your gloves can be costly. Also, depending on your coat, it can be hard to fit it right and may end in a bulky mess. Lastly, it is a process to take on and off if you want to take a call or change a song. So, for your purposes, I think you could find a better glove. If you do end up getting them though, post and let me know how you like them.
It's the go-to for a reason
Eric Novello
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Indestructible glove. Going on three seasons of intense beatings and it just does not want to give in. Great dexterity, stupendous warmth. Every time something untoward happens to me and I look at my hands expecting to see bare flesh the Hestras are sitting on my mitts, pristine as can be. Just awesome.
Fantastic glove
Jake
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I love these gloves. Very warm, dry quickly, and great style. I wish they had an integrated clip to connect them (I'm not carrying the small biner around with me), but otherwise I love them.
Nice glove but one shortcoming
Scott P.
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Let me start by saying the massive quantities of reviews don't lie, these are great gloves. They are a lot of glove for the money, and the quality is top notch. Fit for me was right on at a 9, which is a men's large... I guess the thoughts that they run small might be true, as some other brands in a large are too big for me. I think it's like anything, different brands fit different people. I think dexterity in my size is decent, especially considering how insulated they are. They keep your hands warm, but with anything that is not expedition weight, you might need a liner when the mercury drops. The one short coming is that these are not Gore Tex... most people will agree, if you can get gore tex, get it. The guarantee for waterproof, and two warranties justify the extra cost.
Rugged glove
eec2524446
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I'm going on my fourth season with these (probably about 300 days on them) and I've finally started to notice a little wear in one thumb. Before owning these gloves I had yet to get more than one season out of a glove. They have kept my hands warm and dry in all but the wettest conditions. On really cold days, say below 10 F, I wear an additional thin glove liner. I keep the leather oiled regularly and spray the backs with fabric waterproofing. When it comes time to buy a new pair of gloves I plan on getting another pair.
Wonderful, when they're waterproof
SketchAnchor
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
First, the nice things: Great fit with many different sizes, warm enough for most days, a long gauntlet that provides extra waterproof protection around your wrist, the "idiot" strap that every glove should have, insulation that extends beyond the wrist to keep the joint warm, and they become very pliable after a few uses.
Unfortunately, the negative: I have been unable to make these gloves waterproof enough for use in the Pacific Northwest. I've heard we have an especially wet type of snow here, and if the degraded performance of this glove is any indicator, it's true.
After the third trip with this glove, it completely soaked through. I was skiing on a foggy day with temps hovering around freezing. As I learned, bad conditions for this glove. The thumb and fingertips wetted out on the leather, meaning my hands eventually got cold and... screaming barfies.
I tried the Hestra balm, which isn't supposed to waterproof them but I crossed my fingers. The next trip, I warmed the gloves and applied Tectron Sno-Seal, which worked for a trip, but then they started wetting out during a climb on Mt. Rainier. Not a good time to have your gloves soak through and make your hands numb, but they did. I have tried multiple waterproofing products but cannot seem to make these gloves waterproof for more than one ski outing or climbing trip.
I love these gloves for the reasons listed at the start of this review, but can't recommend them to people in the Pacific Northwest. In the end, I couldn't justify keeping a glove that cost $125 and wasn't waterproof for most of the conditions it's seen. I hope you have better luck, because these are great gloves when they're waterproof.
heli glove
Tommy Nankervis
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- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
I bought these to keep my hands warm while cycling. Before I used them, I also ordered the gore-tex heli glove. I thought that because of the wind chill on my hands while out cycling, the gore-tex would just give me that little bit extra warmth that these ones might not. I didn't test ride these ones though. They were more comfortable that the gore-tex version, and the liner is also removable. So my 4 stars is based purely on an assumption that the gore-tex would give me better wind protection when the temperature is a fair way under freezing. I think for most non-cyclists, this pair of gloves would do the trick
they seem great
Kristen Prosser
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- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift, but have feedback to share
the feel warm and durable
How do these compare to the Black Diamond...
Sam Wyman
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How do these compare to the Black Diamond Guide Gloves?
Guy Geva
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I never used the gide...but I use this glove in -35C and it was great
BzBrian
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With all due respect, I'm very doubtful to most people's claims of wearing this thing out in whatever low temperature. If you're out in -31 F, then these will not suffice. But if you're planning on using this for most applications (skiiing, snowboarding, light mountaineering) then this is great. Also since this is a glove, not a mitten, don't expect super warmth. If you're out in -31 F then you better get some crazy expedition style mittens.
Not warm
bre100481493
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My hands were cold riding up the ski lift in 27f weather but were fine when moving. Went back to mitts.
David Hugens
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Really? I have Raynaud's and extremely susceptible to low temperatures and these have kept me dry and toasty in super cold and wet Tahoe storms.
Pork Chop Sandwiches.
Wilensky
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A solid glove. Warm but not bulky, the Heli is a great glove on any powder day. I wish the wrist straps on the backs of the gloves were a little larger to accommodate thicker hands, but overall fairly happy with the fit. The leather is fairly soft though, so if you tend to drag hands it will show some wear. I'd buy them again.
Pork Chop Sandwiches.
Wilensky
Member since
A solid glove. Warm but not bulky, the Heli is a great glove on any powder day. I wish the wrist straps on the backs of the gloves were a little larger to accommodate thicker hands, but overall fairly happy with the fit. The leather is fairly soft though, so if you tend to drag hands it will show some wear. I'd buy them again.
High end stuff
CJ
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Very warm gloves and it feels great to have a feel of leather rather than other synthetic materials. I would not use these for anything for a fairly cold day and up in the hills because the hands do get toasty in them.
Solid Glove
mti5446115
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Received my gloves 2 days after ordering via free standard shipping. Way to go BC.
Gloves fit true to size, though appear to be sized for more slender fingers.
Gloves appear to be well made. I love that there is no "plastic bag" on the inside of them.
I'll be heading to Alaska in a few months where they will be put through their paces.
Can't wait to get out and play.
UPDATE:
I used these gloves for 2 weeks this last May in the Alaska Range. For temps down to -25 Celsius they are plenty warm.
However, the gloves don't so well, resisting water with continuous exposure to moisture. They do not easily dry overnight in a sleeping bag, and the waterproofing/ leather balm comes off after a few days and should be reapplied for best performance.
The leather palms are grippy, and remarkably dexterous, but do show wear from ski edges and ice axes.
The elastic strap the gloves came with was pretty useless with multiple layers, but homemade idiot cords were easy to make.
A solid glove as long as you take care of the leather.
Impressed
cha2875541
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I spent a few days in Sun Valley, Idaho. Not terribly cold outside, mid-teens. These gloves started out cold when I put them on but after ten minutes or so they warm up really nice. My hands are soon sweating when its mid-twenties outside. Nice gloves. I really like the goatskin palms. The wrist cinches are different as they are on the palm side of the glove.
Great Glove!
sab5373078
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A friend recommended these gloves to me and I heartily recommend these gloves to you! They are warm and comfortable, and they fit great!
Not as good as I hoped
Apanda
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Within a month of purchasing, the wrist strap stitching broke and I couldn't find any warranty info the Hestra's website (unfortunately these were purchased at my local ski store not backcountry). Ended up trying to fix myself since it was still ski season. These gloves have a great design; the fit and features are awesome. However after a year, I find myself still wanting my hands to be warmer at times (might be time for liners or mittens). Skiing in the PNW, the outer leather tends to get pretty wet by the end of the day, which makes back-to-back ski days slightly less fun since you shouldn't heat the leather to dry it.
Jeff Blackston
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Will your local ski store not take them back? They should have some avenue with either a rep or the manufacturer.
Great Glove
Dan Kasali
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Let me first say, these gloves are not meant for very cold weather. Anything below 10 degrees F and fingers start to get a little chilly, anything below zero and i lose the sensation in my tips. That being said I love these gloves for skiing. They have been extremely waterproof and the wrist bungee is awesome, such a better device than the draw cord that most gloves use. Dexterity isnt great, but for basic skiing tasks its fine (I would not use this glove for technical mountaineering or climbing). Overall great ski glove that stays dry and has a removable liner.
Brian Zimmerman
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Add the merino wool liner and these things are like ovens. Spent a week in negative temps at snowbird and alta and never got cold.
Dan Kasali
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Ill have to try that, currently for the cold stuff i have welder mits (just like the lobster claw version of this) that I wear ontop of the glove. They are thin but keep things warm when it starts getting real cold.
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