SealSkinz

[blackbeard]

As in, waterproof but breathable gloves and socks. Seem a good idea. Anyone with practical experience care to comment (in particular, on durability), before I part with the hard-earned?

 

[l'escargot]

I've got Sealskinz gloves and hat that I've used on a RIB during the winter, certainly kept the cold and wet out and are wearing well.

 

[Tidewaiter2]

I've got Sealskinz gloves and hat that I've used on a RIB during the winter, certainly kept the cold and wet out and are wearing well.

The socks work well in rubber wellies esp.

 

[bluerm166]

Got the socks for seakayaking.They certainly work.Used them inside the excellent Lomo boots providing mechanical protection but they work on their own to keep you dry.Entertaining to stand in the pond in them.Now use them inside long sea boots,which is really over-kill.

 

[sailorman]

As in, waterproof but breathable gloves and socks. Seem a good idea. Anyone with practical experience care to comment (in particular, on durability), before I part with the hard-earned?

wore my socks on Saturday.
i eventually found 2 prs on ebay at a good price, it did take time though

 

[nigelmercier]

They say to get gloves a size smaller than normal. Big mistake, they are so tight they make my hands cold.

 

[Robin B]

The socks are excellent. I use them in a wet rib, with walking boots. Warm, comfy, dry. I am going to invest in the gloves and hat next.

 

[l'escargot]

They say to get gloves a size smaller than normal. Big mistake, they are so tight they make my hands cold.

I got a size bigger than I would normally get

 

[Gwylan]

Excellent, have gloves and socks. Work well for me, in wet and cold night passages.

 

[Neil]

Had the gloves for a couple of years - they are no longer waterproof. Still keep my hands warm, though they are a devil to get on when your hands are damp. The hat is good, though the inner layer slips around inside the outer - I end up with a very tall empty head.....par for the course, really

 

[cryan]

I have heard the gloves can be a bit tight and restrictive? No experience myself. Woollen gloves will keep your hands warm when wet but obviously not waterproof but they are breathable.

 

[Robert Wilson]

Bought a pair of those gloves (five years ago) Leaked first time on, so returned them to shop who replaced them (certain amount of incredulity on their part). Replacement pair let in water (significant amount) immediately.

Rubbish. Wouldn't recommend them at all.

I use second pair for dirty work in cold weather. They are restrictive and leak badly.

I can't understand the manufacturer's claim of "waterproof", nor any of the praising testimonials .

 

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Bought a pair of those gloves (five years ago) Leaked first time on, so returned them to shop who replaced them (certain amount of incredulity on their part). Replacement pair let in water (significant amount) immediately.

Rubbish. Wouldn't recommend them at all.

I use second pair for dirty work in cold weather. They are restrictive and leak badly.

I can't understand the manufacturer's claim of "waterproof", nor any of the praising testimonials .

I had similar experience with their socks, but it was a few years back - maybe they've improved since?

 

[DanTribe]

I bought some socks a few years ago for my daughter and older grand daughter, thinking they were an expensive gimmick.
[I was impressed by a bloke standing in a bowl of water at the Boat Show]
The girls sail dinghies all year round and absolutely rely on these socks, they are excellent.
Younger grand daughter is miffed because they don't do her size.
The gloves I find are less successful, a bit clumsy and water gets down the cuff easily.

 

[Pye_End]

Had a look on their website when this last came up, but they seem to have so many different ranges of gloves: http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/gloves and could not work out which to go for.

Perhaps it would be helpful if people could identify which glove has been successful or unsuccessful?

 

[mezereon]

+1
I have both socks and gloves. they simply don't stand-up to their advertising.

 

[l'escargot]

Had a look on their website when this last came up, but they seem to have so many different ranges of gloves: http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/gloves and could not work out which to go for.

Perhaps it would be helpful if people could identify which glove has been successful or unsuccessful?

I've got the "Outdoor" gloves and the "Winter" hat.

 

[alant]

The socks work well in rubber wellies esp.

Even a newspaper should stay dry inside rubber wellies.

 

[DanTribe]

Even a newspaper should stay dry inside rubber wellies.

Aah, but which newspaper.
The Sporting Life used to be the choice, but I understand the FT is now recommended.

 

[Juggler7823]

I have used the cap for at least 3 years now for sailing, skiing and climbing and walking. No sign of wear and still waterproof. Best hat I have worn