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[Closed] Glacier perfect curve vs Castelli diluvio gloves.

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Sorry to ask about gloves again. But has anyone used both of these gloves and would say one is better than the other?
I was all set to opt for glacier glove but Ive got a voucher for Wiggle to use and they only do the Castelli.


 
Posted : 21/01/2015 9:58 pm
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Anyone?


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 6:25 pm
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I can't give you the comparison you asked for but for what its worth I have the glacier gloves. Not used on the bike yet, but been used for canoeing. I can put my hand in ice cold water and not even know (unless it went over the top I suppose)


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 7:34 pm
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i have the glacier gloves (haven't tried the others) but used them for a few cold wet rides, so far they're really good. hands got a little bit clammy but paid off by the fact no water got through and totally windproof. they're much more tactile than thick winter gloves too so i found less need to take off to get food out of my bag etc which saved getting cold hands too. the cuff is nice and long so with a jacket over the top doubt you'd get much water in them in a proper downpour. not sure about long term use, i'm a bit worried they might shred in a crash on sharp rocks/gravel but we'll see how we get on


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 8:02 pm
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I've crashed in my Glacier gloves and they survived. They are warm, totally water and wind proof and, as mentioned above, tactile. I think they are a great idea. Yes, they get clammy, but dry out well enough if turned inside out. They don't pull out a built in liner if you remove them on the trail, either.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 9:43 pm
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What do the glaciers size up like?
I seem to be between a large and xlarge on their size thingy.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 9:48 pm
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Go for the large.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 9:49 pm
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They're reasonably tough but not as tough as, say, a pittards palm or a typical hard-use mtb glove- I put a hole in a knuckle while punching a tree a while back frinstance. It's basically the same stuff as drysuits, I think, and they're durable enough to be knocked around a bit- but also, drysuit repair kits work on the glacier gloves so I just patched it up.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 9:50 pm
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And there ain't any stitching, my gloves pretty much always fail at stitched edges. Brilliant gloves, had mine for 3 years now, hardly a mark on them.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 9:53 pm
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Ta.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 9:57 pm
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They're stiched- look inside! But I think probably also welded, or bonded, or somesuch for the waterproofing


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 9:58 pm
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Size wise, I bought a large based on their size chart, but had to sell these as they were too large and buy a medium, instead.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 10:08 pm
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Thanks for the replies everyone.Given the lack of direct comparison,I think I'll stick with the Glacier and spend my Wiggle voucher on something else.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 10:13 pm
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My large glaciers have arrived.
How tight should they be?
I can feel the pulse throbbing in my fingers when I put them on. 😯
Palms seem about right. Do the fingers stretch in use? or have I got sausage fingers.


 
Posted : 26/01/2015 3:26 pm
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Hmmm,I havent pulled the trigger on these yet. What did everyones hands measure and what size did you get?


 
Posted : 26/01/2015 3:39 pm
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Just had a reply from them saying to send them back freepost and they'll swap them for an XL.
They don't stretch and shouldn't be that tight.


 
Posted : 26/01/2015 7:06 pm