Playing in sub zero

[sonofsammo]

Before anyone says it - I know, I know - no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing... Hence my forthcoming question...
Last night I was playing CQB and the temperature was around -3. I was playing using a pair of mechanix gloves, but it got to the point I couldn't feel my fingers and three fingers on my left hand just plain stopped moving (this happens in extreme cold cos it's a bit poorly).
So I'm after glove suggestions that will allow me to still use my kit, but will stop my fingers from solidifying.
I'm out on Sunday at Proving Grounds and I don't really want to have to keep stopping to get my fingers warmed up again.
I've got a pair of Oakley gloves that I use for outdoor games, but was thinking of adding a pair of silk or merino liner gloves.
TIA ? 

 

[clumpyedge]

Before anyone says it - I know, I know - no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing... Hence my forthcoming question...
Last night I was playing CQB and the temperature was around -3. I was playing using a pair of mechanix gloves, but it got to the point I couldn't feel my fingers and three fingers on my left hand just plain stopped moving (this happens in extreme cold cos it's a bit poorly).
So I'm after glove suggestions that will allow me to still use my kit, but will stop my fingers from solidifying.
I'm out on Sunday at Proving Grounds and I don't really want to have to keep stopping to get my fingers warmed up again.
I've got a pair of Oakley gloves that I use for outdoor games, but was thinking of adding a pair of silk or merino liner gloves.
TIA ? 

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I just use hand warmers and stick with my normal gloves

 

[Skara]

Silk liners and you're good to go

I barely use mine but when I had to, they were a life saver.

 

[L3wisD]

I just use hand warmers and stick with my normal gloves

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This. Stuff them in your glove and carry on.

These little disposable fabric-feeling ones are spot on. Last an entire days play and then you bin them.

Get them from Sainsburys, Halfords, Boots - everywhere I think.

 

[clumpyedge]

This. Stuff them in your glove and carry on.

These little disposable fabric-feeling ones are spot on. Last an entire days play and then you bin them.

Get them from Sainsburys, Halfords, Boots - everywhere I think.

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I bought a job lot on ebay for £40 which lasts me generally a year or more, they are also handy for playing weekend games and sticking in your boots to help dry them out should they be overly sweaty/wet

 

[sonofsammo]

This. Stuff them in your glove and carry on.

These little disposable fabric-feeling ones are spot on. Last an entire days play and then you bin them.

Get them from Sainsburys, Halfords, Boots - everywhere I think.

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Thanks for the tip - just ordered a box ? 

 

[L3wisD]

Thanks for the tip - just ordered a box ? 

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No probs.

I find shaking them like the old "Salt'n'Shake" crisps (can you still buy these? Used to love them!) helps get them kickstarted and get hotter, quicker. Same advice applies when they start cooling slightly. Take them out and shake'em.

 

[Arwen]

I use hand hotties too. Played in -8 all day with no bother. You can stick them down your boots if you get cold feet too ?

 

[Druid799]

I use a pair of silk liners as well , but think I may invest in some of those hot hands

cheers L3wisD ?

 

[L3wisD]

I may invest in some of those hot hands, cheers L3wisD ?

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[Adolf Hamster]

i just pop on the thermals and the long johns and get out there as normal.

fingerless gloves too, the tip is if your core and arms are warm enough your fingers will stay warm too.

 

[Guest]

This. Stuff them in your glove and carry on.

These little disposable fabric-feeling ones are spot on. Last an entire days play and then you bin them.

Get them from Sainsburys, Halfords, Boots - everywhere I think.

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Nice one ordered for the stables ??

 

[Druid799]

i just pop on the thermals and the long johns and get out there as normal.

fingerless gloves too, the tip is if your core and arms are warm enough your fingers will stay warm too.

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Problem I have with thermals is once I do get moving I cook ! Even in my young fit days (oh so far away now ! ?) I still used to go off like a self basting turkey ! 

 

[Immortal]

I generate a LOT of heat when I play and I'm not even one to run. So I treat it like swimming, I layer up in the downtime and strip off for a game (not literally but lose most layers to play :lol: ). I wouldn't be difficult to spot in the snow as I'd look like a monkey in a hot spring.

 

[Druid799]

I generate a LOT of heat when I play and I'm not even one to run. So I treat it like swimming, I layer up in the downtime and strip off for a game (not literally but lose most layers to play :lol: ). I wouldn't be difficult to spot in the snow as I'd look like a monkey in a hot spring.

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My game aswell bud , I try and wear a smock of somsort over a long sleeve wicking top  in game (MTP/DPM/OG/etc) then a fleece beanie and softie over the top of the smock in between games AND then strip down again freeze my arse off for 10mins then sweating like a pig in a synagogue again ! ???

 

[clumpyedge]

When I'm Marshaling I take out my litre Klean Kanteen and fill it with a nice hearty brew. When I'm playing I do much the same as above, take layers off to play, pile them back on between games.

 

[StayOnTarget]

You should keep your eye out when in Aldi I scored some excellent merino wool socks £4.99 for 2 pairs bloody great they are even when your feet get wet they keep them warm My wife scored for a couple of tops from them and wears them for work she swears by them,get a flask too and drink ginger tea if you can that bugger will warm you up too?

 

[clumpyedge]

You should keep your eye out when in Aldi I scored some excellent merino wool socks £4.99 for 2 pairs bloody great they are even when your feet get wet they keep them warm My wife scored for a couple of tops from them and wears them for work she swears by them,get a flask too and drink ginger tea if you can that bugger will warm you up too?

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The range also have some good deals on thermal socks, I’ve had a few pairs from there and they are honestly better than some of the expensive branded ones

 

[Guest]

This. Stuff them in your glove and carry on.

These little disposable fabric-feeling ones are spot on. Last an entire days play and then you bin them.

Get them from Sainsburys, Halfords, Boots - everywhere I think.

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Got a box full from Amazon, have a pair in my socks tonight, and I have to say they are bloody superb mate ????

 

[Guardsman394]

Relax your arms at your side and raise your hands perpendicular to your body like you're pretending to be a penguin. Raise your shoulders and drop them down. Keep doing this and It'll send blood into your fingers and warm them up.