Laundryman
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my sealskinz gloves aren't waterproof either. Very disappointed. Thanks Alan
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jimi
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I use the socks for running in wet weather. They work for me.
alant
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No shoes?
Lakesailor
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Which ones are those? I've had the Ultragrips for 8 years. http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/gloves/kj751-ultra-grip-gloves-black.html They are just going home now, but I have used them for all sorts rough things as well as sailing. They were perfectly waterproof but if you dunked them and they filled up they worked like wets suit gloves and in a moment they were snugly warm again.
I use them for trials driving at the moment but often have to take them off as they are too warm. If I get more I'll also get a size larger as suggested.
l'escargot
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Were they meant to be? Some aren't.
WoodyP
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I have a pair of the shooting gloves which have a magnet to hold the finger end back. Bad Idea! Put your hand in the pocket full of cartridges and one or two stick, only to drop off into the mud. Be even more usefull if you were trying to wear them sailing and take a hand compass bearing. not.
Robert Wilson
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Mine were sold to me as "waterproof". They look exactly like Lakesailor's.
Can't understand how some folk's have been waterproof and others' not.
l'escargot
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If you look on the website there are dozens of different types of gloves for all sorts of activies, not just sailing, but they are all Sealskinz branded. Some are waterproof, some aren't depending on the activity they are designed for - if you look at some of the "Windproof" range for instance, they specifically say "not waterproof". Like these: http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/gloves/kj551-windproof-gloves-black.html
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Lakesailor
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Yes. All you have to do is read the spec.
Send them back if they don't perform.
Send them back if they don't perform.
Robert Wilson
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As I said, they were sold as waterproof - and two pairs didn't perform. They weren't even for sailing, just walking (in our lovely winter weather)
I reckoned after two failures in as many weeks then there wasn't much point in trying any further.
But I'm glad other folk have had success with the Brand. My turn next for the good lick??
Iain C
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Me and the missus have some for mountain biking. Hopeless. Just wear regular socks now.
Sailingsaves
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Buy MOD gear from ebay. Sealskinz build to make profit (so maybe do not trilaminate or protect the Gore-tex membrane as well as they could), whereas MOD makes gear to do the job = protect the soldier.
I bought MOD waterproof socks many years ago (new in sealed packets) and they were so good I went back and bought enough for the whole family. They are cheaper than sealskinz. Many army surplus stores on ebay sell them. Deals are not so good now (I paid £2.99 a pair), but still cheaper and better.
This is what you want, (but buy new _ most used Gore-tex items leak) search around for a better deal.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARMY-MVP-...ctables_Militaria_LE&var=&hash=item3381e6ab9e
I bought MOD waterproof socks many years ago (new in sealed packets) and they were so good I went back and bought enough for the whole family. They are cheaper than sealskinz. Many army surplus stores on ebay sell them. Deals are not so good now (I paid £2.99 a pair), but still cheaper and better.
This is what you want, (but buy new _ most used Gore-tex items leak) search around for a better deal.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARMY-MVP-...ctables_Militaria_LE&var=&hash=item3381e6ab9e
laika
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I had a pair of ultragrips: Ended up liking thm much more than I thought I would. They were definitely waterproof but nothing special to stop water dripping down the (quite short) cuffs. I thought they were an excellent compromise between dexterity and warmth. Sadly I accidentally left them in the cockpit one evening and one of them blew overboard. I'd probably buy another pair if I didn't have the "big gloves" and the neoprene ones and insufficient funds to justify a 3rd pair.
catlotion
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Mine too - the ultragrip gloves. They have never been waterproof despite being sold as such. Should have taken them back I suppose...
Overpriced too.
Loch Linnhe
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Me too I have had two pairs both leaked and I have to say when dry they were not particularly warm
Channel Sailor
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I really liked my gloves, used them a lot when sailing including handling wet ropes etc. Predictably I wore holes in them but they lasted a suprisingly long time. I think two maybe three seasons of regular sailing. There were a little tight on the size but I liked that because there is less chance of loose folds of glove material getting caught in winches and shackle pins. I used my for working the sailing boat in so tight fit was necessary, when sat on the deck off watch in the rain then a size larger might be more comfortable.
Lakesailor
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Exactly my experience.
They've never leaked if I put my hand in water or handled wet ropes etc.
Perhaps others have had bad examples, or as you say, maybe it's wet getting down the cuffs. However a couple of minutes and they are nice and warm again.
I've used mine for outside work, logging, trials driving etc.
Definitely will replace now that a hole has appeared at the base of the thumb.
Keen_Ed
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According to ARRSE, MVP socks are made by Sealskinz. AFAIAA, the MOD put eveything out to tender and don't make anything themselves. Including ships.
Sailingsaves
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I like it _ according to Arrse...
Yes, a lot (most) stuff is put out to tender, but to MOD specs. Take SBS immersion suits or SBS waterproof bags made by Avon _ yup, the dinghy people, but the bags are superb.
www.avon-workboats.com/page/waterproofbags.
The Multifabs survival suits are similar. For use by SAR helicopter winchmen, the Gore-tex membrane is so well protected and sandwiched in Nomex (fire 'proof') etc, that my suit has not leaked in 15 years of hard sailing.
Not easy for civilians to get hold of MOD gear.
Maybe Sealskinz make the MOD socks, but do they make them better for the MOD than the ones they sell to Joe Public? Skimp on a layer or material here or there and the Gore-tex will soon become damaged.
Ebay sells MOD Gore-tex socks, new, for less than Sealskinz in many places. I don't sell socks...
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