Re: [Paddlewise] Gloves

From: Leonhardt, William J <wjleonhardt_at_bnl.gov>
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 16:25:35 -0500
At 04:03 PM 11/18/2002 -0500, TomL wrote:
>Has anyone tried or tested the fleece-lined, elbow length, 3 mm thick,
>Hodgman gloves?
>
>http://www.hodgman.com/pages/catalog/accessories/accessFS.html
>
>Yesterday I took Paddlewise contributors' advice and went to Home Depot to
>buy a pair of elbow-length, rubber (neoprene), black gloves. although these
>seem to appear waterproof, they are NOT very thick, so a liner would be
>necessary for the cold. Trouble is, even the extra large would be small for
>my hand, and quite tight with a light liner.
>
>My wife uses a pair of Hodgman gloves for hunting and they appear to be
>sufficiently thick for warmth. But, no matter where I look, I can't seem to
>locate these gloves. Yes, I can find many sites with Hodgman hunting
>clothing (those sites listed as dealers on Hodgman's own site), but none
>have the gloves displayed for sale.
>
>Any insights are appreciated.
>
>Tom LeTourneau
>Wells, Maine


I'd like to add a question to Tom's request for info above.  If you use 
these gloves and go for a swim, does water get inside?

Bill Leonhardt
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