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Steve_P Oct 29th 2008 4:24 pm

Re: Autumn To Do List
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 6923805)
I know that feeling. My gloves were fine for wearing while shovelling snow the first two winters but last time my fingertips got really cold really quickly.

I bought some horrible fluorescent rubbery things the other day...hopefully they'll do the trick.

At least if my fingers drop off I should be able to see them - bright orange in the snow.:lol:

If you want to keep your fingers warm get some mitts.

Judy in Calgary Oct 29th 2008 4:25 pm

Re: Autumn To Do List
 

Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 6923888)
If you want to keep your fingers warm get some mitts.

What he said.
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Cookie Oct 29th 2008 10:42 pm

Re: Autumn To Do List
 

Originally Posted by Zoe Bell (Post 6923583)
as mentioned , I don't drive :)

You'll find plenty of people out and about walking, shopping etc wearing sunnies as often the sky is cloudless and you get glare off the snow :cool:

BristolUK Oct 29th 2008 11:05 pm

Re: Autumn To Do List
 

Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 6923888)
If you want to keep your fingers warm get some mitts.

Could you be more specific? I thought that was just short for mittens.

As well as my thick gloves I had some - what I thought were nice protective - hard wearing 'working' gloves but they were no better.

Steve_P Oct 30th 2008 1:28 am

Re: Autumn To Do List
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 6924725)
Could you be more specific? I thought that was just short for mittens.

That is exactly what I mean.

Down filled would be really good something like these.:thumbsup:

http://www.tlcwebs.co.uk/subzero/images/mitts6.jpg

chumley Oct 30th 2008 3:26 am

Re: Autumn To Do List
 
anyone know where I can buy some snow type trousers online please?

the sort that are windproof waterproof and with a thermal rating of minus 40 or whatever:lol: and stuffed like a duvet

need something to walk the muts in and struggling to find any here in the ulu

Steve_P Oct 30th 2008 3:43 am

Re: Autumn To Do List
 

Originally Posted by chumley (Post 6925381)
anyone know where I can buy some snow type trousers online please?

the sort that are windproof waterproof and with a thermal rating of minus 40 or whatever:lol: and stuffed like a duvet

need something to walk the muts in and struggling to find any here in the ulu

You could try here http://www.altrec.com/pants/insulate...max_display=40


Or just do a Google search for insulated pants. ;)

BristolUK Oct 30th 2008 6:39 am

Re: Autumn To Do List
 

Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 6925074)
That is exactly what I mean.

Down filled would be really good something like these.:thumbsup:

http://www.tlcwebs.co.uk/subzero/images/mitts6.jpg

Thanks.

Funnily enough that's pretty much what I set out to buy a week ago, but I decided the horrible rubbery things might be better. I wondered if rubber might be better between fingers and handle as it seemed holding the cold shovel might be the problem.

I'll find out soon enough and go back to plan A if needed.

chumley Oct 30th 2008 7:07 am

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huge thanks steve
good site

i spent ages last night trying to buy some online but even when googling speciaifcally for canadian sites it still tends to bring up loads of US ones that dont ship to canada:curse:

i do like to online shop but seem to have probs with many items due to not shipping to canada

Souvenir Oct 30th 2008 7:11 am

Re: Autumn To Do List
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 6925891)
Thanks.

Funnily enough that's pretty much what I set out to buy a week ago, but I decided the horrible rubbery things might be better. I wondered if rubber might be better between fingers and handle as it seemed holding the cold shovel might be the problem.

I'll find out soon enough and go back to plan A if needed.

You want something along the lines of my Ripzone ski mittens (I don't ski). Waterproof/windproof shell, elasticated wristbands and rubbery palms. They're great, although I tend to wear my Newfie wool trigger mittens if I intend being outside long enough to need a smoke/piss.

Judy in Calgary Oct 30th 2008 6:14 pm

Re: Autumn To Do List
 

Originally Posted by chumley (Post 6925979)
i do like to online shop but seem to have probs with many items due to not shipping to canada

If you can bring yourself to drive to Mark's Work Wearhouse, they have stuff like that.

I can't remember where you live. If you're in a city that has a Mountain Equipment Co-op, they're good for that sort of thing too. But Mark's is more widespread.
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