Are there any gloves that can hold up in this biz?

[swyman]

Thumbing through the Baileys catalog and came to gloves. Now I don't climb much and have tried different gloves but nothing seems to last in this environment, worked all summer with none. I did make one mistake last summer and had a close call which is why I ask. I was doing something I shouldn't have been doing but I think most of us do, cutting overhead with a hand on the saw and other holding limb. When the limb cut loose it twisted my wrist and my bodies reaction was to spin. When I did the hand with the limb hit the bar and I am still grateful it didn't touch the chain. Scary really but I put more thought into what I'm doing now. So, how advantageous would it be (for safety's sake) to wear say these youngstown ropework XT's and would they hold up? Do you guys wear gloves when working out of a bucket?

 

[defensiblespace]

I'm a big fan of Atlas gloves. I go through a pair every couple of weeks, but they are cheap, have excellent grip on rope and have great dexterity.

 

[no tree to big]

unless you are wearing chainsaw protective gloves no glove is going to save your bacon if it hits a moving chain... kinda be like cutting your leg through a pair of jeans

 

[DavdH]

Buy them by the dozen, I have several dozen left handed ox gloves available:msp_rolleyes:

 

[swyman]

unless you are wearing chainsaw protective gloves no glove is going to save your bacon if it hits a moving chain... kinda be like cutting your leg through a pair of jeans

Thought maybe that kevlar cut-resistant material might offer a little something. I really like working with no gloves, can feel the wood and get good grip. Just thinking it might be safer to change habits. Of course I wear while climbing but so far my climbing has been recreational.

 

[Zale]

All gloves wear out. Wear and tear item. If you have both hands on the chainsaw, it greatly reduces the chance of cutting yourself.

 

[swyman]

If you have both hands on the chainsaw, it greatly reduces the chance of cutting yourself.

That's a good point

 

[jeffbayne]

I got the ropework xt's when they first came out- because of the rubbery pads. I climbed one tree and they were shot. No, not an exaggeration. they work great for rope, but not bark. the thread that held on the rubbery pads was shredding and unraveling. i sent them back.

I now use the Rugged Wear "box handlers" from Menards. They have the same rubbery pads- glued on. They're not perfect, but they're $10, and you can catch them on sale once in a while. They fit great- will little extra material to bunch up. It seems like leather gloves are always too bulky...

 

[sgreanbeans]

No

To answer the original question...........NO! I do not believe that there is any glove that can last, some last longer than others, but they all don't stand a chance in the long run. I buy Atlas sticky gloves by the dozen. Change out for new ones every climb, toss the old ones in a crate that is open to whoever needs them. Same with Boas safety glasses, grab new ones every week, toss the old ones in a bin. I always wear gloves when working.

 

[HeRoze]

which ones are the 'sticky' gloves from atlas? does the coating seem too thick to you (can't feel what your doing and makes dexterous work tough)? - - my only gripe with similar ones.

Atlas Fit Gloves

 

[jandh@amtelecom]

Bucket gloves

Thumbing through the Baileys catalog and came to gloves. Now I don't climb much and have tried different gloves but nothing seems to last in this environment, worked all summer with none. I did make one mistake last summer and had a close call which is why I ask. I was doing something I shouldn't have been doing but I think most of us do, cutting overhead with a hand on the saw and other holding limb. When the limb cut loose it twisted my wrist and my bodies reaction was to spin. When I did the hand with the limb hit the bar and I am still grateful it didn't touch the chain. Scary really but I put more thought into what I'm doing now. So, how advantageous would it be (for safety's sake) to wear say these youngstown ropework XT's and would they hold up? Do you guys wear gloves when working out of a bucket?

Yeah I use gloves. I've tried leather lined, no good. Mechanics gloves are the most comfortable,
Although they're a touch expensive. IMHO
Regards,
Jake

 

[Bigus Termitius]

Depends on the season, but it comes down to what you get used to. For example, I can get quite a bit done with bulky lined gloves, but if I need to, I just take them off for a minute.

Leather works best, deerskin has the best feel, but wears out quicker. I like goatskin best followed by cowhide. I like the timbersports gloves by stihl, but I have the landscrapers on this spring with the padded palms. They are holding up.

For the most part, you get what you pay for. I've spent $10 and didn't last a day, $20 and lasted a couple weeks or more.

Careful with that cutting, man. I've not had a close call yet, but I know what happened to you. Get better position. Cut smaller, or rope it. Just my $3.53.

 

[Grouchy old man]

I've mentioned this before in another glove thread. It sounds like you are looking for chain saw protection and my opinion on that is that no gloves are better than gloves because the chain will grab the fabric and pull your hand in causing much more extensive damage.

 

[swyman]

I've mentioned this before in another glove thread. It sounds like you are looking for chain saw protection and my opinion on that is that no gloves are better than gloves because the chain will grab the fabric and pull your hand in causing much more extensive damage.

Was beggining to think I was the only one on here that works with no gloves. I started wearing them but my mentor told me to get them off and got to where I like to feel the wood. Guess it's better do work smart, maybe more roping. So much faster by hand though, then again there's the safety aspect. There I go again, spun myself around in my own thread dammit!

 

[TreeAce]

For climbing I have found these to be about the best. You can wash them and that helps them last alittle longer. If they get a little slick on the rope just spit on em (for real). Tree Stuff - Atlas 370 PalmTech Gloves they last about 1 or two weeks.

I like these the best when its hot out. They are very cool. They are real good when new but the dont last and when the grip wears off they are very slippery when holding a saw. I still like them though. They last about a week, sometimes 3 or 4 days of heavy duty bust ass climbing. But at a 1.50 a day....there still worth it to me.Tree Stuff - G-Tek MaxiFlex Gloves

And those fancy rope work gloves do suck.

 

[TreeAce]

Was beggining to think I was the only one on here that works with no gloves. I started wearing them but my mentor told me to get them off and got to where I like to feel the wood. Guess it's better do work smart, maybe more roping. So much faster by hand though, then again there's the safety aspect. There I go again, spun myself around in my own thread dammit!

Gloves really are for sissys. (and people who cant afford them) just saying. When I was in my twentys I would lol at anyone wearing gloves in warm weather. But the didnt make these fancy gloves like they do now either.

 

[jw5231]

g-tek maxiflex, last longer than atlas and not as hot in summer

 

[formationrx]

op

no.... they all go to ####.... i prefer leather gloves to protect my hands from: splinters, hand saw, and rope heat....

 

[gtsawyer]

I love the Atlas gloves, which last just as long as the smooth grain leather "yellow" gloves, but are much, much less expensive. Get them on eBay for about $2.50 a pair (if you buy a dozen at a time). For some reason I like the gray thermal version more, but the blue is much easier to get. I love the luxury of tossing a worn out pair in the trash and grabbing a new, inexpensive and fresh pair.

The Atlas gloves have a cloth base, so they don't protect your hands as much from splinters or thorns - leather gloves are better at that.

 

[bootboy]

Yellowstone leather co. Elk hides. Seamless palm and elk hide is tougher than cow, goat or pig. I dont we're them when climbing but definitely for ground work. I coat the wear areas in mcnett seam-grip to make them tougher. They are hot in summer but they are the toughest gloves out there, IMHO. When I climb, I either go gloveless or, if in a conifer, I wear atlas for the dexterity and to keep my hands reasonably sap free.