Make a pledge to your fingers: this winter, they stay warm and dry
The Gauntlet Glove by Snosuit gives ice anglers the upper hand against cold and wetness
Besides whacking the fish or going home skunked, a day on the ice is judged by whether you were warm and dry … or went home cold, wet and miserable. Snosuit’s new Gauntlet Glove can’t guarantee fish in the fryer – although word on the lake is that they’re “lucky” – but the advanced ice fishing-specific handwear can promise to keep your precious fingers happy.
New for ice fishing 09-10, the Gauntlet Glove leaves winter defenseless while claiming the title of being the best handwear ever engineered for the rigors of ice fishing. The mid-forearm length, gauntlet-style glove delivers unprecedented protection against wetness shouldered by SnoShell™ waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane technology. Just ask Bro, an official Snosuit tester and unofficial public enemy number one to products being tested.
“I jousted my hand down the hole without giving it a second thought,” he said after digging deep for a massive pike that wanted no part of the surface…or Bro. “Grabbed her by the chin with one hand and cradled the dripping belly with the other. Left the gloves in the whole time. Not a single drop of water got through, either, even with all the thrashing and splashing.
I was sold. In fact, I never did give those test gloves back…,” Bro said with a wink.
SnoShell waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane technology is a three part proposition. Frabill (parent company of Snosuit) V.P. of Marketing, Jeff Kolodzinski, explains the technology, layer by layer. “The topside is treated with DuPont™ Teflon® fabric protector, which provides total repellency against oil and water based liquids. The physical shell is constructed of 660 Denier Nylon, a durable fabric that’s remarkably flexible and supple. SnoShell’s hallmark waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane rounds out the trio. Combined, it’s the most advanced winter protection an ice angler could ever imagine.
The source of the Gauntlet Glove’s unparalleled warmth is SnoCore™ micro fiber thermal insulation. Like SnoShell, this companion technology performs in a three act play. First, SnoCore reflects and reuses your body’s natural radian heat. In the second act, warm air is trapped between micro-fibers to create a wall of warmth. Thirdly, SnoCore encourages body moisture to escape, keeping your skin dry – a sometimes ignored but essential factor to staying warm and comfortable.
The back of The Gauntlet Glove is blanketed by 300 grams of hard-working SnoCore™, while the palm sports an intentionally leaner 150 grams – plenty to keep your hands warm while promoting the dexterity and sensitivity needed to feel, fight and land fish on the ice.
Additionally, the palm, sidewalls, and thumb are covered in goatskin, a premium leather, which is superior to cowhide for its unique blend of suppleness, durability and softness. The outside of the thumb is cloaked with a special nose wipe material. You’ll appreciate the feature with your very first sniffle.
Snosuit’s Gauntlet Glove has a fraternal twin too: the Gauntlet Mitt. The contemporary “chopper” style mitt is the Gauntlet Glove’s technological and ergonomic equal.
SIGNATURE FEATURES:
- SnoShell™ Waterproof, Windproof and Breathable Membrane Technology
- SnoCore™ Micro Fiber Thermal Insulation
- Natural goatskin Palm, Sidewalls and Thumb
- Adjustable Strap and Bungee
- Pre-curved ergonomic shape
- Nose Wipe Material
- Dupont™ Teflon® Fabric Protector
- 3M Scotchlite™ Reflective Material
