Clincher Gloves

[MrsBoatinOkie]

My dad tried skiing again last summer after a 16 year break. Slalomed for years in his younger days, but that was years ago and quite a few lbs lighter.

So far, he has been unsuccessful getting up on one or two skis due to lack of grip on the handle. He says he just can't hang on very long.

I've seen online about Masterline Clincher gloves. Can't figure out how they really work but looks like something that might help.

Before we drop $60 on these gloves I was just curious if anyone has tried these or know of another type of glove similar that would help?

 

[skibrain]

Re: Clincher Gloves

Asumming the handle itself is not wrapped in plastic electrical tape or slathered up with sunscreen... Any gloves will make a difference and give better grip. Even a $2 pair of wet cotton work gloves on a rubber handle will give a lot of grip. The Clincher type have a dowl in a nylon strap that helps capture the handle. Som swear by them. Like gymnasts use for the high bar.

I would definitely recommend gloves. I don't know that you have to go with the clinchers at $80 just to see if they work for your dad. They feel sort of wierdEven a $29-39 might be adequate. They should fit tight because they will stretch a bit when wet. I wear size L glove but buy M for skiing.

My favorites are Masterline Curves (not K-Palm Curves with the rough kevlar palm) These are about $49. and have a suede-like amara (sp?) palm.

 

[Slide]

Re: Clincher Gloves

I have a pair of gloves from some off brand - USA World Competition or something like that. I haven't looked at the brand in ages. They were $25-$30 and work just fine, great grip and keeps you from tearing callouses. I also have less stiffness in my fingers after a good run when I use them. I see no reason to spend $80 on a pair of gloves unless you REALLY want to.

 

[SeanT]

Re: Clincher Gloves

I don't mind callouses, but I wear the gloves just for the extra grip, especially on strange handles.

I picked up a pair of ski gloves on splurchase from a boat shop. But I imagine you could get away with a pair of mechanics gloves as well. They are durable, can stand getting wet, and probably come in a greater variety of colors (you know, may as well match....)

 

[MrsBoatinOkie]

Re: Clincher Gloves

Thanks for the input..

Can't remember if we had him put gloves on or not last time. Will try some decent priced gloves before we look into the expensive stuff..

Already have the higher powered boat, wide body skis, and good quality ski rope, so gloves seem to be the last piece to the puzzle. Gonna do our best to get the old man up this summer. Not much time left though!!

 

[namder]

Re: Clincher Gloves

If the gloves your talking about have a strap that goes from the middle two fingers and your wrist, buy them!!! I've had operations on both hands and didn't think I would ever be able to ski again because of grip issues,but with that type glove it transfers all the force to your forearm. Don't really know what the name of them are but will go dig them out of the glove box and take a picture of them and post back tomorrow.

 

[SeanT]

Re: Clincher Gloves

That made me think of weight lifting straps as well. I suppose you could use those, but make sure the tongue isn't too long otherwise it may not let go when you let go!

 

[BigBoatinOkie]

Re: Clincher Gloves

Hey namder, you dig them gloves out yet? I'd like to get a look at em myself.

 

[skibrain]

Re: Clincher Gloves

Clinchers:

http://www.clinchergloves.com/ultg.htm


Masterline makes something similar:

http://www.masterlineusa.com/Masterline/Gloves/Pro_Lock_Curves

Photo showing someone gripping the handle with the pro locks: