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OutDry Gloves
ToddW:
As LP knows, my previous Hestra "waterproof" gloves fail after about 4 hours of heavy rain. That's a pity since some of the best NE skiing is in the rain.
Last year, Mountain Hardwear's OutDry technology caused a stir on Epic. So I decided to give them a try. I bought the Bazuka model, an act which could have had potentially universe-ending consequences since Ron reportedly bought them last year. Since I skied with them this weekend and the universe appears largely intact, I'm betting that he sold them long ago. (Ron and I are like matter and anti-matter -- let us occupy the same niche and kaboom! )
Friday had a high in the low 40s at Loveland, Saturday the mid 20's at A-Basin, and on Sunday the base of Chair 1 at Loveland hung around 4* all day. The gloves were comfortable throughout this temperature range. They're well built, but a touch bulky. I had to open my pole straps (velcro strap on old Scott Slalom Series 4) almost to the max to accomodate them (size XL.)
I haven't yet skied in the rain with them. LP will have to come up to Killington again this Spring to help me put them through their paces in the rain. I'll post again when I have experience with the OutDry water protection.
Svend:
--- Quote from: ToddW on November 13, 2012, 07:38:06 pm ---Since I skied with them this weekend and the universe appears largely intact, I'm betting that he sold them long ago. (Ron and I are like matter and anti-matter -- let us occupy the same niche and kaboom! )
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LOL -- being a physicist, you would know. ;) Wouldn't want to ride in the same gondola with both of you guys.
--- Quote from: ToddW on November 13, 2012, 07:38:06 pm ---....since some of the best NE skiing is in the rain.
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I never would have believed that until two years ago Gary and his diminutive but forcefully persuasive wife literally blackmailed my family and I to ski at their local hill (upstate NY) in a steady light rain and drizzle. All of us were repulsed by the idea of getting soaked from the rain, but to our delight, the snow was fantastic and we all had a blast. Intermittent thick fog was added just to make it interesting. I've since skied in the rain several times here at Blue, and just love it now.
Good luck with the gloves, Todd....
LivingProof:
Todd brings back a memory of a semi-sweet day. Great skiing in some intense rain.
Todd may recall that I was a participant in that Epic thread about MH Outdry gloves. Put my money where my mouth is and purchased a pair, skied with them all last season. I'm still smiling. Great waterproof gloves with high capability to vent trapped moisture from building up inside the glove. I did not ski with them in really cold weather as it was very moderate last year. They do have removable liners and as the temps rose I would take the liners out. Mountain Hardware has a life time satisfaction guarantee that was a factor in my decision to buy.
High Angles has high praise for MH's Outdry jackets. I've come close to pulling the trigger on the Alacasm model, just can't get past the fact I've too many jackets already.
As Ron still lurks here, I'm sure he's smiling at Todd's matter/antimatter analogy. In technique and equipment, it sure exists, gloves may be the middle ground.
And, Todd, I hope we can make some turns in non-liquid precipitation this season. I may try the PMTS eastern event if the dates are good.
ToddW:
--- Quote from: LivingProof on November 14, 2012, 05:59:36 am ---As Ron still lurks here, I'm sure he's smiling at Todd's matter/antimatter analogy.
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Well, it was easier for me to write that than to say "Holy Cow, Ron was right!" :o
jim-ratliff:
--- Quote from: ToddW on November 13, 2012, 07:38:06 pm ---I bought the Bazuka model, an act which could have had potentially universe-ending consequences since Ron reportedly bought them last year. Since I skied with them this weekend and the universe appears largely intact, I'm betting that he sold them long ago. (Ron and I are like matter and anti-matter -- let us occupy the same niche and kaboom! )
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Interesting, Todd. Have you considered that Ron may have been right about skis and technique as well?? :-\
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