Thanks! Great video! Very informative and I love the sounds and the soothing narration. It's very relaxing. I will be working as a lifty at my local ski mountain and I heard Kincos and Sno Seal is the way to go for gloves. I don't have a hairdryer or a heat gun, so I tossed the gloves in my oven on the lowest heat setting for a minute to melt the wax. Hopefully they will work great this winter!
Hey Hannah, really appreciate the comment and the kind words. These are definitely a lifty standard! Your oven hack is a great alternative-probably even better than the heat gun/blow dryer. Best wishes with the winter gig!
Hi Aidan! The cloth-backed model is more dexterous, without the reinforcing suede on the fingers and palm, and without the leather on the back. The full-leather ones are very burly and more protective than the cloth ones. All things being equal, i would recommend starting with the cloth-backed model and seeing if you need the increased wear and water resistance of the full-leather model. Both seem about the same on warmth, but the fabric ones breathe better. Keep in mind that both models also have non-insulated versions, so be sure to get the style and version you want, especially if ordering online!
@@climbskirepeat hi, ty so much for your video and instructions. Im asking what model do you mean with the cloth-backed description? thanks and best regards
@kutralix none are great for handling knots. The cloth-backed ones are more dexterous than the full leather, but I wouldn’t characterize either as having good sensitivity or precision. The best warm-ish gloves I’ve used with good dexterity for knot tying were some of the early Eddie Bauer First Ascent Guide Gloves.
How does Nikwax compare to a product like Sno Seal? I've been using Sno Seal for decades on my boots. Just purchased a pair of Kinco 901 gloves. Was going to apply Sno Seal on it. But my gloves came with a small packet of Nikwax. How does Nikwax differ from Sno Seal? Will Nikwax harden the glove making me lose dexterity?
Nikwax is a water-based synthetic product and Sno Seal is beeswax based. I’ve seen good results with both, but feel like Sno Seal lasts longer under use and softens the leather more. That last part can be good or bad, depending on the item. Sno Seal tends to affect the color of the leather more than Nikwax does, in my experience. So it depends on your usage requirements. Would be interested to hear what others think and have experienced.
Thanks! Great video! Very informative and I love the sounds and the soothing narration. It's very relaxing.
I will be working as a lifty at my local ski mountain and I heard Kincos and Sno Seal is the way to go for gloves. I don't have a hairdryer or a heat gun, so I tossed the gloves in my oven on the lowest heat setting for a minute to melt the wax. Hopefully they will work great this winter!
Hey Hannah, really appreciate the comment and the kind words. These are definitely a lifty standard! Your oven hack is a great alternative-probably even better than the heat gun/blow dryer. Best wishes with the winter gig!
Thanks for the video! I'm trying to decide which of these two pairs to buy - do you have a preference, or any thoughts on differences between them?
Hi Aidan! The cloth-backed model is more dexterous, without the reinforcing suede on the fingers and palm, and without the leather on the back. The full-leather ones are very burly and more protective than the cloth ones. All things being equal, i would recommend starting with the cloth-backed model and seeing if you need the increased wear and water resistance of the full-leather model. Both seem about the same on warmth, but the fabric ones breathe better. Keep in mind that both models also have non-insulated versions, so be sure to get the style and version you want, especially if ordering online!
@@climbskirepeat hi, ty so much for your video and instructions. Im asking what model do you mean with the cloth-backed description? thanks and best regards
@kutralix cloth backed are the 1927kw kinco.com/1927kw-l
@@climbskirepeatthanks brooo, which model do you think has the best sensitivity for working with knots, for example?
@kutralix none are great for handling knots. The cloth-backed ones are more dexterous than the full leather, but I wouldn’t characterize either as having good sensitivity or precision. The best warm-ish gloves I’ve used with good dexterity for knot tying were some of the early Eddie Bauer First Ascent Guide Gloves.
Super helpful thanks
How does Nikwax compare to a product like Sno Seal? I've been using Sno Seal for decades on my boots. Just purchased a pair of Kinco 901 gloves. Was going to apply Sno Seal on it. But my gloves came with a small packet of Nikwax.
How does Nikwax differ from Sno Seal? Will Nikwax harden the glove making me lose dexterity?
Nikwax is a water-based synthetic product and Sno Seal is beeswax based. I’ve seen good results with both, but feel like Sno Seal lasts longer under use and softens the leather more. That last part can be good or bad, depending on the item. Sno Seal tends to affect the color of the leather more than Nikwax does, in my experience. So it depends on your usage requirements. Would be interested to hear what others think and have experienced.
i just put both gloves on, and caveman scooped it out of the jar with my thumb and rubbed it in... Soaked in amazing and broke in a bit
and I used an oven on 170 for 2 mins per heating cycle
Sounds like a pro tip! Thanks!
links?
ski.kinco.com/1927kw.html ski.kinco.com/901.html www.atsko.com/sno-seal-wax-8-oz-jar/ Looks like prices have gone up! Maybe check other sellers!