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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Fattes13, Hestra
Army Leather Heli Ski Glove
They are brilliant, I also have the ones same model with the some of the fingers joined together (cant recall what they are called), both very warm and highly recommended. Thats a good price you've got there from LD.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Plus 1 from me - I picked up the Heli last year and have only used them - never too warm and as yet also never too cold! and the wrist thingys (I think Hestra call them "handcuffs"  ) are brilliant when you need to take your gloves off for any reason.
Still never used the balm with the leather bits - how often do people use it? and would any old type of nikwax be as good?
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Samerberg Sue, the balm stuff is very good, £4 for a small tub offv Amazon, I use it 2 times a season, just keeps the leather waterproof I think. Dont know about Nikwax.
+1 on the arm strap doofers, just the thing on chair lifts!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I have a few pairs of Hestra (inc the ones above in green) and they are great. I use the balm about once a month or so per pair to keep them in tip top condition. Nixwax is not the job for hestras at all!
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We have just had a delivery of the helis today, and in new colours too! I am sitting here loading them up now so keep an eye on the site. We always do the black model, but now carry some colours, and the 3 Finger model is really taking off, as is the slightly narrower womens specific model.
Heli gloves and mitts here: http://www.edgeandwax.co.uk/NewSearchRes.aspx?strName=leather%25heli
Awesome gloves, and best sellers every year. Think all of the staff have some. And dont forget the snowheads discount and supersnowheads discount 
ScottyDog
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Samerberg Sue, I put the balm on about every fortnight for the first two months of use as they seemed to dry out pretty quickly, but now haven't put it on since last March and they're still lovely and supple. Think it jsut takes a little while for the leather to absorb the balm properly.
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Just a note on the balm, use it, don't use Nikwax! We suggest after every holiday to put your gloves on, and put less than a pea size on one palm, and then rub your hands together with the gloves on. Make sure to get it between the fingers if they are gloves. Dont panic if it gets on the fabric, it wont do much harm, just look a little untidy until it dries a little. One tub of this wonder stuff will last for years and is worth every penny. It keeps the leather supple and water resistant and also helps it to resist mould. You cant over treat a Hestra glove but you can certainly under treat it!
Another tip, when you get a new set with the sachet of balm, although the gloves do arrive treated (to keep them looking good whilst waiting to be sold) we recommend treating as per above to build up the protection before you hit the slopes.
Hope this helps
ScottyDog
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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fastandicy, Your right, mega deal, nice one!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| Markymark29 wrote: |
| fastandicy, Your right, mega deal, nice one! |
No doubt why they are sold out!
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I like the Vertical Cut Hestras. I prefer them to the Heliski Alpine as they are just a bit neater as they go underneath the cuff of my jacket. The Vertical Cut is a very sturdy glove, probably got 30+ weeks out of my current pair.
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You know it makes sense.
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rob@rar, Are the Vertical Cuts a heavier duty take on the ski cross? Love my SKs for the same neatness and fitting under my jacket cuff.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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You cant over treat a Hestra glove but you can certainly under treat it!
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dont some hestra gloves have a gortex liner inside them 
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Poster: A snowHead
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| davkt wrote: |
| rob@rar, Are the Vertical Cuts a heavier duty take on the ski cross? Love my SKs for the same neatness and fitting under my jacket cuff. |
I think so, although not entirely sure about the Ski Cross glove.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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scottydog, Will have a look today thanks
rob@rar, Cheers Rob was veering towards these in my head and if they are good enough for you 
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it did raise some funny looks when a mate noticed it bookmarked on my laptop 
