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Backcountry.com Stoic Inbounds Glove - Men's

Item #BCC0140 | 302 in Stock

I'm having a lil bit of trouble applying the Nikwax evenly....

By Ranked #86 - Ski Gloves February 8, 2009

I'm having a lil bit of trouble applying the Nikwax evenly. Iv just been using my hand which isnt the smartest idea in my opinion...any suggestions on what to use instead??

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By Backcountry.com Employee September 17, 2009

try the new water based nikwax. sno seal will in fact seal, but also make them less breathable. smearing that wax based stuff all over fills pores, makes the glove stiff, and less breathable.

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By Backcountry.com Employee June 24, 2009

How to make the nikwax work properly: 1.)Goober up both gloves a bit with the wax. 2.)Put on both gloves 3.)Rub that shit in by walking around the house doing your best Bond-villain hand-wringing impression. Make sure to rub in the goop that inevitably gets in between the folds on the back, and rub between the fingers. This method keeps your hands clean and makes sure both gloves get it evenly.

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By Ranked #586 - Ski Gloves April 2, 2009

I had the same issue and when I was all done I felt like a dumbass because they gloves looked like crap. However, after ~2 days on the hill and they looked good again.

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By Ranked #288 - Ski Gloves March 31, 2009

However, know that Sno Seal and other wax-based products will make the gloves stiffer, especially in the cold.

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By Ranked #220 - Ski Gloves March 12, 2009

Try Sno-Seal instead. This stuff is great: it is made from bees wax. Warm up the leather with a blow-dryer, rub the Sno-Seal into the leather, and watch it get absorbed. It darkens the leather slightly but leaves a nice rich sheen and lasts a long, long time. I use it on skates, hiking and hunting boots, gloves, shoes, anything leather.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] Leather; [Palm and fingers] Pittards goat leather; [cuff and paneling] Polartec Power Shield softshell 
Insulation:
Wool-lined 
Waterproofing:
DWR-coated leather 
Removable Liner:
No 
Closure:
Elastic cuff, hook-and-loop closure 
Gauntlet:
No 
Goggle Wipe:
No 
Nose Wipe:
No 
Recommended Use:
Skiing, snowboarding, touring, winter wear 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
Sri Lanka 

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