Fingerless gloves (1 Viewer)

tarves57 · Dec 26, 2003

Does anyone know where I can find a pair of lady's size fingerless gloves, preferably with the removable mitt top? The "one-size" ones in Hawkshead are HUGE... (mens' size naturally), and the ones from Millet's were rather thin cotton type (still one size and too big even though I don't have particularly small hands). I really can't afford to let my camera slip when out on a cold day!

By the way, would it be a bit dangerous going out in a balaclava type headgear with only the eyes showing? (My nose/cheeks/mouth seem to freeze up long before everything else). By dangerous, I mean would I look a right idiot, or do others in the group wear such things?

Susan

deboo · Dec 26, 2003

Susan,
I normally just knit the finger bits i.e palmless gloves!!!!
Obviously not what you require!
As regards the balaclava..I've got one (for summer use only) and nobody has said I look like an idiot.....only when I take it off!!
Ha ha boom boom
Dave
P.S. Do you think a Laura Ashley floral gown is a good 'camo' outfit for birding?... It does match the balaclava.....

tarves57 · Dec 26, 2003

deboo said:
Susan,
P.S. Do you think a Laura Ashley floral gown is a good 'camo' outfit for birding?....

Hmm...you may be on to something here Dave! A little something for the garden bird..... no Canon extenders necessary.... o

Susan

paclett · Dec 27, 2003

if you have a GAP store in your area they are doing a nice line in finger mitts, in a light fleece material
nice glove

scampo · Dec 27, 2003

My son has bought some from a "mountaineering" style shop in Loughborough - they are excellent but they were pricey. The mitten part and the thumb both fold back revealing fingerless gloves. He suffers with Raynaud's Syndrome in his fingers so he had a good excuse!

If you want more details, let me know.

deboo · Dec 27, 2003

Susan,
I do have a pair of fingerless gloves....but now prefer some "1 size fits all" thinsulate gloves, they are not thick but very warm and I can focus/undo fiddly tripod thingy/pick nose etc without having to remove the gloves.
I read somewhere that if your feet are cold, put on a hat. So conversely, if your face is cold.....put a hat on ........somebody taller!!!!
Dave

tarves57 · Dec 27, 2003

Thanks everyone. The problem I have however is that I have not found a smaller pair to fit a woman's hands. I don't have small hands, just normal, but my thumb seems to get lost in the "one size" fits all. Surely the manufacturers do not think that only men take photos/chop firewood/work in the cold? :gh:

I'll certainly try Gap, I hadn't thought of them, although I might have to wait till the queues die down. At 5.30am yesterday morning, my partner saw massive queues outside the shops, waiting for the sales no doubt. Is that daft or what??

Susan

robinm · Dec 27, 2003

tarves57 said:
At 5.30am yesterday morning, my partner saw massive queues outside the shops, waiting for the sales no doubt. Is that daft or what??

Susan

Why any one would want to queue up at that time on Boxing Day (or any other day) utterly defeats me. Mind you, I finally lost faith in the human race when it was disclosed that the most popular pastime in the Lake District is shopping.

In case you hadn't noticed I HATE SHOPPING

OK - rant over.

Adey Baker · Dec 27, 2003

When you consider that most of the so-called 'Sale' stock at this time of year is actually cheap bought-in stuff (no doubt offered for the minimum period necessary at one branch at the 'high' price) then you realise how stupid most bargain-hunters are!

'Genuine' sales start when the shop staff have had time to do a quick stock-check after Christmas and decide what will be better to sell at a knock-down price rather than not sell at all.

BTW, I have long fingers that get cold at the tips so I've never seen the point of fingerless gloves - they're about as useful as making sleeveless jackets out of 'waterproof' material!

Surreybirder · Dec 27, 2003

My wife knitted my fingerless gloves... using umpteen needles. No idea how she did it but it shows it can be done!

tarves57 · Dec 27, 2003

Fingerless gloves are good for keeping your hands warm, yet when changing camera settings for instance, give a less slippery, tactile contact with the buttons. The ones that have a mitt on the end that flips back and is held in place with velcro are ideal.

Adey, I once knitted a glove with fingers for my school handicraft project. It took me a year, and the other one never got done. Mind you I was only 10 at the time and I HATED knitting. We were using 4 needles and I kept being told off by the teacher for "knitting backwards" - HAH! is that possible??

Susan

Elizabeth Bigg · Dec 28, 2003

tarves57 said:
Does anyone know where I can find a pair of lady's size fingerless gloves, preferably with the removable mitt top? The "one-size" ones in Hawkshead are HUGE... (mens' size naturally), and the ones from Millet's were rather thin cotton type (still one size and too big even though I don't have particularly small hands). I really can't afford to let my camera slip when out on a cold day!

By the way, would it be a bit dangerous going out in a balaclava type headgear with only the eyes showing? (My nose/cheeks/mouth seem to freeze up long before everything else). By dangerous, I mean would I look a right idiot, or do others in the group wear such things?

Susan

Hi Susan - I was just looking through the RSPB gift catalogue before throwing it out, and noticed they have "Two-way Ladies' Gloves". They have suede palms, fleece linings and rip-tape mitten grips (whatever they are)! Price £9.99, catalogue number 77-45-29. I've just looked at the website (www.rspbshop.co.uk) but the gloves are out of stock at the moment. However, if you still have not found anything suitable, these could be worth waiting for!!

tarves57 · Dec 28, 2003

Elizabeth Bigg said:
Hi Susan - I was just looking through the RSPB gift catalogue before throwing it out, and noticed they have "Two-way Ladies' Gloves". They have suede palms, fleece linings and rip-tape mitten grips (whatever they are)! Price £9.99, catalogue number 77-45-29.

YES! Finally. I had another look downtown today but nothing new.....
I'll have a look in just after the New Year, or give them a phone.
Thanks,

Susan

Doug · Jan 4, 2004

Hi Susan

They have some at the RSPB shop at the Titchwell reserve - knitted style in different sizes with leather patches for grip with the flip off mitten cover. In green or navy blue - they were £14.99 but good quality and warm. Maybe the RSPB shpo website or catalogue has them or a reserve shop near you?

scampo · Jan 4, 2004

If you suffer from the cold (Raynaud's syndrome), we're finding that either "Windstopper" or sheepskin offer the best warmth and protection.

alcedo.atthis · Jan 9, 2004

Humble Doddies pronounced Hummle Doddies

Susan, have you tried ex-army stockists. There used to be 2 shops in Aberdeen, only 1 now, which stocked the half finger type, the sniper type, and the fold-back finger cover type. It may be worth a look for an ex-army where you are.

Malky @ Westhill

tarves57 · Jan 9, 2004

alcedo.atthis said:
Susan, have you tried ex-army stockists. There used to be 2 shops in Aberdeen, only 1 now, which stocked the half finger type, the sniper type, and the fold-back finger cover type. It may be worth a look for an ex-army where you are.

Malky @ Westhill

Malky, I never thought of ex-army. There used to be a shop very close by but it has gone now. However, I'm expecting a pair in the mail soon, so hopefully they will be alright.
Thanks
susan

pduxon · Jan 20, 2004

Doug said:
Hi Susan

They have some at the RSPB shop at the Titchwell reserve - knitted style in different sizes with leather patches for grip with the flip off mitten cover. In green or navy blue - they were £14.99 but good quality and warm. Maybe the RSPB shpo website or catalogue has them or a reserve shop near you?

And did they come in very handy!

Tero · Jan 20, 2004

Bicycle gloves, different kinds for different uses, might work. They have palm padding, but it does not bother me.

Hill_Walker · Nov 9, 2005

I tend to just wear them cheap acrylic fingerless gloves off the market, they are only £1 a pair, last for ages, and dont soak water up as quickly as fleece gloves.
In bad weather its best to have a backup pair as well, i speak from experience ;-)

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