The Gauntlet Glove – NEW from Snosuit

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    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
    wade
    Cottage Grove, MN
    Posts: 1737
    #790526

    those look sweet any idea if they will have sizes larger then XL?

    buck-slayer
    Posts: 1499
    #790612

    They look really warm but you still have to take them off to get a hook out of a panfish’s mouth.

    Joe Scegura
    Alexandria MN
    Posts: 2758
    #790706

    If these gloves are anything like the rest of their products they should be the warmest pair of finger gloves made. I look forward to trying a pair of these out this Fall and Winter.

    Now all they have to do is make boots!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    #792028

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    those look sweet any idea if they will have sizes larger then XL?


    I ran your question past Chris Leonard, Snosuit Design Engineer, and here’s what he had to say about sizes:

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    Like the Snosuit garments, our new gloves/mitts run a bit larger than industry standard. They will be available in sizes small to XL.


    timmy
    Posts: 1960
    #792062

    I wonder what the price tag will be?

    jhalfen
    Posts: 4179
    #607940

    Those will be sweet for pulling 3-ways in the snow down on P4 this winter too!!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    #792073

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    I wonder what the price tag will be?


    I’ll check to see if I can get any info.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    #792075

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    I wonder what the price tag will be?


    That was a quick response…. $49.99 for gloves or mittens.

    timmy
    Posts: 1960
    #792276

    Thank you.

    Tim

    whiskeyandwater
    ????
    Posts: 2014
    #792304

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    That was a quick response…. $49.99 for gloves or mittens.


    Guess we will add these to the must have list this year. What a shame, I need new gloves, and a new auger this year. If only there were new products coming out.

    wade
    Cottage Grove, MN
    Posts: 1737
    #794215

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    Quote:


    I wonder what the price tag will be?


    That was a quick response…. $49.99 for gloves or mittens.


    Thanks James — can’t wait to try them on at the ice show in December!

    Calvin Svihel
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    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    #794398

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    If these gloves are anything like the rest of their products they should be the warmest pair of finger gloves made. I look forward to trying a pair of these out this Fall and Winter.

    Now all they have to do is make boots!


    take a look at the Ice Armour boots…they are very warm, comfortable and light….nice boot. if snosuit could copy those it would be terrific

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