What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    Gtfo. Your pretty little hands don't need any gloves to open and close the doors on your trailer. And why is it so hard to wash your dick beaters after fueling?

    But if you're serious about gloves to keep your manicured nails nice, I got what ya need. Let me find a link to them.
     
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  3. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    Showa Atlas 300.

    They're a knit glove that is dipped. I promise you, you won't tear them up. I use the #### out of mine every day and they last atleast 6mo. They're like $3-$6/pair depending on where you get them.
     
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  4. otterinthewater

    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    Thanks for all the suggestions on gloves. I’m going to buy a couple pair and see what works.
     
  5. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    Products | Showa Gloves

    They make all different kinds. I keep threatening to order some different styles to see what works best, but for the $ they are better than any Mechanixs gloves and most leather ones as well.

    Unless you wanna go full tilt and get Kong gloves.
     
  6. skellr

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    I like the "cut resistant" gloves many mechanics wear. But, they are porous and dirt will get in.

    6 months for a set of gloves? You are spoiled....
     
  7. otterinthewater

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    A good omen for tarp monkeys...

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  8. otterinthewater

    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    I get holes in the fingers and the reinforcement pad on the palm starts coming off.
     
  9. skellr

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    Yeah, me too. Doing flatbed and rolling up straps puts alot of abrasion on gloves, especially if they are wet.

    Don't let them stay wet. carry a few pairs to keep em dry at least.

    Good luck.
     
  10. kanidana

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    I paid 200 dollars for my gloves and they are golden. They are heated with rechargeable batteries. My fingers go numb in about 30 seconds because I have poor circulation. But, it's hard to do anything in those darn things because they are too rigid. Good thing I don't do flatbed.
     
  11. skellr

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    I know another alternative but they are rigid also.... Dang it. ;)

    The cheap jersey gloves on the first layer, nitril/latex on the second if it's wet to keep them dry, and then leather or whatever gloves on top.

    I like neoprene gloves for being waterproof, but they make my hands sweat too much. Not too durable. have you tried them?
     
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