Please tell me about gloves that can handle griptape.
Preferably the cheapest ones
some rough work gloves that can handle the griptape.
Yep, cheap leather work gloves from a hardware store, anything else will likely get ripped up (if there's a vegan leather that handles grip tape, I'd be interested in hearing about it).
Toss in some snowboard liner gloves (such as the Seirus ones
@GardenSkater77 linked) under those cheap work gloves (
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-Large-Mens-Leather-Gloves/50119511) and you should be good to go.
I also the Seirus gloves when snowboarding as liners and on their own for warmer days on the mountains, but grip tape will destroy them.
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Would gripping your deck with very thin lines of griptape lead to more grip in wet conditions? Like imagine the pattern on shoe soles as grip stripes. Maybe even bigger gaps between stripes? I really don't know
Should have posted this here. Important question because I'm about regrip an old deck for a rain/snow/whatever board
Thin lines may work, but the wood will be slick. Get a rougher grit grip tape. Blood Orange X-Coarse had me comfortably bombing hills all over San Francisco in the rain. Same thing for shoveling out snow from spots, getting melted snow on my grip, then the snow freezing up on my grip. Eventually it was a lost cause, but it worked for a bit. Only trade off is that grit will destroy your shoes much faster.
ShoesThe Kamik Spencer Mid with Vibram grip is made for winter hiking, but it's also incredible for rain / winter skating. Kinda pricey, but your feet will stay warm / dry. I don't do many flip tricks, so take that with a grain of salt.
I have never tested out those Vans or DC mountain edition shoes, but they are probably worth looking into if you want more board feel. As mentioned by someone else, the DVS Snow Skate shoes aren't the best for skating. They were too stiff for my taste, and they aren't really water proof.
Chest / Arm LayeringHella guides out there for this, but 3 proper layers can handle extreme cold.
- 1st layer - Under Armour Base Layers, get the extreme heat shit and you will be good to go. If you don't back UA, many other companies make similar things.
- 2nd layer - A thin puffy (down is the warmest) or a fleece. Mountain Hardware / Patagonia / North Face are legit
- 3rd layer - A shell for wind protection when you are rolling. Rain jackets or a non insulated snowboard jacket
Leg layers- 1st layer - gonna have to back the under armour heat gear compression shorts, been using em for years. easy to clean in a sink if you are traveling and they dry fast
- 2nd layer - Merino wool leggins
- 3rd layer - Carrhart pants are actually pretty incredible in cold weather
- 4th layer (optional, could also be a 3rd layer) - Breathable rain pants
SocksOne of the best things I ever learned from my days working at a skate / snow / surf shop was to only wear 1 pair of socks when snowboarding. Same goes for skating. 2 is gonna trap your sweat and make you cold.
Head / face- 3m Thinsulate beanies are affordable, and very warm.
- Seirus Balaclavas are legit for face protection.
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