Hestra's Leather Balm!

Should I apply this stuff before the first use? or just after every use? or only when the leather looks dry?

Thanks!

I have a friend who swears by these gloves, but he also maintains that in order for them to hold up to wet snow they need to be treated EVERY OTHER DAY. I have a pair that I tried keeping up on treating, but seriously--EVERY OTHER DAY. F'n ridiculous. I bought another pair of Black Diamonds, and still go back to any of my old BDs (even my ten-year-old BD's) when I need a back up glove--I never wear the Hestra Heli any more, as I got tired of having sopping wet hands by the end of the third run. They might be great on Everest, in the intermountain west, or elsewhere with cold temps, but here in Southeast Alaska where snow is wet and rain is common, they're no better than wearing dish sponges on your hands.

Very Cool! Thanks!

Andrew, You don't necessarily have to apply the leather balm before first use or on a particular schedule, but if the leather is looking dry you definitely need to...try to do it before the leather gets to that stage. I'd do it at the end of the season too to keep the leather in good condition while it's being stored. Here's Hestra's advice on leather care: Grease the leather regularly and it will resist moisture, wear and tear better. Moisten the leather a little first. Use a polishing cloth and rub in the grease until the leather is saturated. Do this in the evening and the grease is absorbed during the night.