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Hestra Army Leather Gore-Tex XCR Glove

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Just got my XCRs from BC last night, and the package came with...

By Ranked #15 - Ski Gloves December 30, 2011

Just got my XCRs from BC last night, and the package came with a sample of the Hestra branded leather balm. On that sample and on the website, Hestra recommends to 'Grease the leather regularly,' but doesn't mention anything about greasing them before first time use... I'm assuming that you don't have to if they didn't mention it, but I thought I would throw the question out to the community.
Thanks guys.

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By Ranked #15 - Ski Gloves January 26, 2012

Ended up using the balm on my gloves before their first day of use. You could really tell a difference in the leather the morning after applying, softer and seemed a bit more water repellent.

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By Ranked #29 - Ski Gloves January 16, 2012

Yup, condition before first use. Makes the leather more water resistant and buttery smooth and supple.

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By Ranked #15 - Ski Gloves January 1, 2012

I read the same thing on the Hestra website, just couldn't find andthing that recommended treating them before first use. Taking them out for their debut tomorrow AM, so I'll grease them up tonight. Thanks

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By Ranked #292 - Ski Gloves December 30, 2011

you actually should do it first time, they don't come treated from the factory http://hestragloves.com/en-us/good-advice/glove-care/

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Palm] Army goat leather; [Upper] Hestra Triton/polyamide fabric 
Insulation:
Fiberfill 
Waterproofing:
Gore-Tex 
Removable Liner:
No 
Closure:
Hook and loop, snow lock drawcord 
Gauntlet:
Yes, full gauntlet 
Goggle Wipe:
No 
Nose Wipe:
No 
Recommended Use:
Cold weather skiing, freeskiing, backcountry 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Against defects for the life of the product 
Country of Origin:
China 

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