Gloves Glove Gloves
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Topic: Gloves Glove Gloves
Posted By: Redwaka
Subject: Gloves Glove Gloves
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2010 at 1:02pm
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Im slowly getting my kit together for a popping trip to Tonga. Gloves are now up for consideration. Putting aside the argument that gloves are for girls
 , it seems that a good pair of gloves are a required (critical?) bit of kit for casting heavier gear for the likes of GTs etc.gloves must be a good fit, they provide extra grip, finger protection for casting, make it easier and safer for handling braid and fish. The question I guess is..... from the wealth of experience on this forum, are their real benefits in a name brand pair of gloves designed specifically for the task (apart from the cool factor  ), or is a pair of old Moto X gloves good enough to do the job?What are your thoughts? What brands do you recommend? Cheers |
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Posted By: Badfish
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2010 at 1:19pm
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Mate I bought a pair of name brand "fishing" specific gloves that lasted about three months and cost me a fortune ex japan. For the last few years I've been using a pair of tooling gloves I bought at bunnings for $15 on sale...
The name brand one's cuffs ripped away from the palms on one hand and the back of the hand on the other, most likely from pulling them on to tight I was told but I'm a lot more rough with my tooling gloves and they stand up to it. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: chopsticks
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2010 at 2:32pm
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Try Smith gloves. They're the best IMHO and very durable and comfortable as they don't have a seam in the leather for the palm area. We've had a good run out of them. Available in dark blue and red at around $120-$130.   ------------- CONFIDENCE: The feeling you have before fully understanding the situation. |
Posted By: travel1062
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2010 at 5:26pm
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I use the Smith Pro gloves as well.... very comfortable and hardy. Have also tried the Shout equivalent and they are nice. At a lower price, I have looked at the Owner gloves and they feel really good... never used them though. One consideration is how high up the wrist you want your gloves. Personally I find the really high fitting styles a bit irritating. The Fisherman gloves look great and are no doubt very well made. But I don't like the wrapping so high around my wrist. That's probably just me though. As for whether the cost is worth it compared to much cheaper bike gloves.... probably not :). |
Posted By: green guy
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2010 at 7:56am
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bunnings x2 got some mean ones for 15 bucks too been thrashed still mint ------------- http://www.facebook.com/hauraki.hillbillys |
Posted By: Ocean Blue
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2010 at 7:11pm
Owned Saltiga, Zanaq, Fishermans and used the Smith's for a week long trip. I did like the Smiths a lot.  The Saltiga's have been brilliant, ripping a bit now but that's after serious use. The Fisherman's have got super sticky rubber for grip. Not sure if it really helps or just adds to the cost! Always take a few pairs of gloves away on trips as they get wet and stinky over the week. The black Bunnings ones are great. Cheers David ------------- Fishing Vanuatu - Trees & Fishes Anglers Lodge | Vanuatu Mothership Adventures | New Caledonia | Malaysia |
Posted By: Nepptune
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2010 at 8:20pm
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One the cheap accessible side - Fox Incline MTB Gloves are brilliant.. super light, tough as nails, the right length and good grip & fit ( for me anyway ).... Most bike shops should have them...
I've not tried many of the "fishing" brands apart from the Owner/Cultiva ones which were horrifically priced here in SA, and fell apart after about 20 minutes of jiggig and landing couta... they were in fact unravelling when I took them out the package, but perhaps I got a bad batch or something...
Love the JM Gloves as well.. super hardy and tough, but the fit for my hands ( big square mitts ) isn't perfect...
I used Pelagic Gloves for a while when I was first getting into Jigging and they were great, but just a bit heavy.... They are awesome for landing fish and snapping couta necks though, and always have them with me as back ups and for if I ever need to play wireman...
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Posted By: Redwaka
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2010 at 11:08am
Cheers team very helpful  Went through my moto x gloves but there all shagged, obviously crashed more often than I recall. Typically we dont have a bunnings in the deep south but get the gist. A couple of cheap pairs will do for now and if there is any money left in the pot prior to Tonga may splash out on a pair of FLASH gloves
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