Roller Ski Pole Grip with Toko Gloves (unpadded suede) versus Padded Bike Gloves
It was suggested to me by an experienced roller ski buddy to pick up
Toko roller ski gloves to protect my hands in case of falls and prevent blisters. I was wondering - I have excellent full fingered light mountain biking gloves with mesh backs that seem cooler than the Toko gloves - the only potential problem is that they have some light padding over the palm (they are made by Bellweather). Does anyone think the light padding would interfere with pole grip enough to cause a problem? Because if the padding would not than the Bellweather gloves would make even more comfortable (cooler) and durable gloves than the Toko gloves. |
Roller Ski Pole Grip with Toko Gloves (unpadded suede) versus Padded Bike Gloves
I have not had a lot of durability success with the Toko or Swix
rollerski gloves. They just fall apart somewhat quickly (crashes probably helped too but ...). I have been using Pearl Izumi GEL-lite gloves (think that is the model). They have light "gel" padding on the palm, but I really do not notice at all when poling. Think the Pearl Izumi gloves work great and have no complaints. They have been more durable so far. I also rarely get blisters from them vs. blisters being a more frequent occurance with rollerski specific gloves. I would guess this is the case because the bike gloves feel better ventilated. Bike gloves are the way to go IMHO. |
Roller Ski Pole Grip with Toko Gloves (unpadded suede) versus Padded Bike Gloves
On Apr 27, 5:49 am, John Forrest Tomlinson
wrote: On 27 Apr 2007 00:40:53 -0700, wrote: I have not had a lot of durability success with the Toko or Swix rollerski gloves. They just fall apart somewhat quickly (crashes probably helped too but ...). I have been using Pearl Izumi GEL-lite gloves (think that is the model). They have light "gel" padding on the palm, but I really do not notice at all when poling. Think the Pearl Izumi gloves work great and have no complaints. They have been more durable so far. I also rarely get blisters from them vs. blisters being a more frequent occurance with rollerski specific gloves. I would guess this is the case because the bike gloves feel better ventilated. Bike gloves are the way to go IMHO. It's possible to cut the padding out of cycling gloves too. And there are a few bike gloves with no padding on the palms -- though hard to find. I have some old Specialized mountain biking gloves that are just a single layer of leather on the palm. -- JT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visithttp://www.jt10000.com **************************** Thanks guys for backing up my impression. I'm certain the Toko gloves super thin suede palms will fall apart in no time, and the material used on the backs of the gloves is also a lot less durable and cool than the material on my Bellweather Attack gloves. |
Roller Ski Pole Grip with Toko Gloves (unpadded suede) versus Padded Bike Gloves
On Apr 27, 1:51 pm, wrote:
On Apr 27, 5:49 am, John Forrest Tomlinson wrote: On 27 Apr 2007 00:40:53 -0700, wrote: I have not had a lot of durability success with the Toko or Swix rollerski gloves. They just fall apart somewhat quickly (crashes probably helped too but ...). I have been using Pearl Izumi GEL-lite gloves (think that is the model). They have light "gel" padding on the palm, but I really do not notice at all when poling. Think the Pearl Izumi gloves work great and have no complaints. They have been more durable so far. I also rarely get blisters from them vs. blisters being a more frequent occurance with rollerski specific gloves. I would guess this is the case because the bike gloves feel better ventilated. Bike gloves are the way to go IMHO. It's possible to cut the padding out of cycling gloves too. And there are a few bike gloves with no padding on the palms -- though hard to find. I have some old Specialized mountain biking gloves that are just a single layer of leather on the palm. -- JT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visithttp://www.jt10000.com **************************** Thanks guys for backing up my impression. I'm certain the Toko gloves super thin suede palms will fall apart in no time, and the material used on the backs of the gloves is also a lot less durable and cool than the material on my Bellweather Attack gloves.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I either go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy constuction gloves that closely resemble full-finger bike gloves, or wait for closeouts from someplace like Nashbar. Both much cheaper than full-price Pearls or Toko/Yokos. I still have to tape some of my fingertips for skating or all of them for classic to avoid blistering in the warmer weather. Even my palm will blister a bit on long classic roller skis in the summer. I try not to grip too firmly, and use a lube (Bodyglide), but it still happens. Any ideas? Also, my elbows get sore after long double pole sessions. I'm told there used to be shock absorbing roler poles, and I've tried the rubber pole "feet" with limited success. (They also make the swing weight noticably worse, since they're at the end of the pole.) Any ideas? Randy |
Roller Ski Pole Grip with Toko Gloves (unpadded suede) versusPadded Bike Gloves
Check with Finn Sisu in St Paul about relatively inexpensive ventilated
gloves. Very thin padding on bike gloves will work too, but more than that may get in the way. That said, I also carry tape to cover the small finger tips and one spot on the outsides sides of my palms before heading out on asphalt (not snow). We're all different anatomically, but sore elbows suggest poles that are too heavy (e.g., Alulite) or poling technique that is pounding rather than placing. Also, it pays to stretch shoulders, lats and elbows before and after. rm " wrote: I either go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy constuction gloves that closely resemble full-finger bike gloves, or wait for closeouts from someplace like Nashbar. Both much cheaper than full-price Pearls or Toko/Yokos. I still have to tape some of my fingertips for skating or all of them for classic to avoid blistering in the warmer weather. Even my palm will blister a bit on long classic roller skis in the summer. I try not to grip too firmly, and use a lube (Bodyglide), but it still happens. Any ideas? Also, my elbows get sore after long double pole sessions. I'm told there used to be shock absorbing roler poles, and I've tried the rubber pole "feet" with limited success. (They also make the swing weight noticably worse, since they're at the end of the pole.) Any ideas? Randy |
Roller Ski Pole Grip with Toko Gloves (unpadded suede) versus Padded Bike Gloves
On Apr 27, 3:33 pm, "
wrote: On Apr 27, 1:51 pm, wrote: On Apr 27, 5:49 am, John Forrest Tomlinson wrote: On 27 Apr 2007 00:40:53 -0700, wrote: I have not had a lot of durability success with the Toko or Swix rollerski gloves. They just fall apart somewhat quickly (crashes probably helped too but ...). I have been using Pearl Izumi GEL-lite gloves (think that is the model). They have light "gel" padding on the palm, but I really do not notice at all when poling. Think the Pearl Izumi gloves work great and have no complaints. They have been more durable so far. I also rarely get blisters from them vs. blisters being a more frequent occurance with rollerski specific gloves. I would guess this is the case because the bike gloves feel better ventilated. Bike gloves are the way to go IMHO. It's possible to cut the padding out of cycling gloves too. And there are a few bike gloves with no padding on the palms -- though hard to find. I have some old Specialized mountain biking gloves that are just a single layer of leather on the palm. -- JT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visithttp://www.jt10000.com **************************** Thanks guys for backing up my impression. I'm certain the Toko gloves super thin suede palms will fall apart in no time, and the material used on the backs of the gloves is also a lot less durable and cool than the material on my Bellweather Attack gloves.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I either go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy constuction gloves that closely resemble full-finger bike gloves, or wait for closeouts from someplace like Nashbar. Both much cheaper than full-price Pearls or Toko/Yokos. I still have to tape some of my fingertips for skating or all of them for classic to avoid blistering in the warmer weather. Even my palm will blister a bit on long classic roller skis in the summer. I try not to grip too firmly, and use a lube (Bodyglide), but it still happens. Any ideas? Also, my elbows get sore after long double pole sessions. I'm told there used to be shock absorbing roler poles, and I've tried the rubber pole "feet" with limited success. (They also make the swing weight noticably worse, since they're at the end of the pole.) Any ideas? Randy- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Ditto for me. For roller skiing, I also find that the Home Depot light construction full fingered gloves with the mesh backing work well and don't get too hot. I have similar experience with tip/3rd segment of fingers blistering when using regular bike gloves. Parham. |
Roller Ski Pole Grip with Toko Gloves (unpadded suede) versu
Roller Ski Pole Grip with Toko Gloves
(unpadded suede) versus Padded Bike Gloves by " Apr 27, 2007 at 12:33 PM -- snip -- Also, my elbows get sore after long double pole sessions. I'm told there used to be shock absorbing roler poles, and I've tried the rubber pole "feet" with limited success. (They also make the swing weight noticably worse, since they're at the end of the pole.) Any ideas? Randy I have had that problem in the past (elbows hurting) and have found it best over the years to not rollerski with good poles (ie stiff) I use exel galaxies (circa 1990) and exel champions (circa 1987?) and feel they have enough give to alleviate elbow problems. They would not be super efficient for racing, but it doesn't bother me for rollski training. Randy W. |
Roller Ski Pole Grip with Toko Gloves (unpadded suede) versu
I've used a lot of different gloves rollerskiing, from the specific
'roller ski' glove to my Swix racing, and found some fault with all of them. What I've finally come up with is a pair of Sterns Watersport gloves. They have an unpadded suede palm, wick away sweat quite well and are only about $10 a pair. I've found them at Walmart and other box stores. I've also my SCUBA gloves with horrible results; the sweat was unbearable although the comfort level tops. I've even thought about using the Sterns in snow....take it for what its worth. Randy aka Cubby RWintski wrote: Roller Ski Pole Grip with Toko Gloves (unpadded suede) versus Padded Bike Gloves by " Apr 27, 2007 at 12:33 PM -- snip -- Also, my elbows get sore after long double pole sessions. I'm told there used to be shock absorbing roler poles, and I've tried the rubber pole "feet" with limited success. (They also make the swing weight noticably worse, since they're at the end of the pole.) Any ideas? Randy I have had that problem in the past (elbows hurting) and have found it best over the years to not rollerski with good poles (ie stiff) I use exel galaxies (circa 1990) and exel champions (circa 1987?) and feel they have enough give to alleviate elbow problems. They would not be super efficient for racing, but it doesn't bother me for rollski training. Randy W. |
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