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Gloves

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bossyb
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Gloves

Post by bossyb »

As this is my first winter coming up does anyone know any decent thermal/waterproof gloves to use , so i can still hold bundles and deliver. I have a great pair of ski gloves but they are way too large to hold anything.
swintonpostie
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Re: Gloves

Post by swintonpostie »

whatever pair you do use make sure there fingerless ! makes the job so much easier i think :Very Happy
venom
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Re: Gloves

Post by venom »

bossyb wrote:As this is my first winter coming up does anyone know any decent thermal/waterproof gloves to use , so i can still hold bundles and deliver. I have a great pair of ski gloves but they are way too large to hold anything.
i use these for fishing and my old pair for delivery

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300530468875? ... 2579wt_905" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
TeeferTiger
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Re: Gloves

Post by TeeferTiger »

I used to use the free ones provided by Royal Mail...
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muzzy
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Re: Gloves

Post by muzzy »

I bought some decent fingerless gloves from millets a few days ago. Wore them today for the first time. They are a kind of Lycra thermal material with rubbery palms and fingers. They didn't hinder me in anyway, so pleased with em
DGP1
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Re: Gloves

Post by DGP1 »

I got a pair of Thinsulate fingerless gloves last week in a cheapy shop, £2 per pair and are warm and comfortable (might get another couple of pairs just to be on the safe side) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THERMAL-GLOVE ... 84b889cb50" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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glenfiddich
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Re: Gloves

Post by glenfiddich »

these are getting issued to all park and loop pairs http://www.redbookmag.com/love-sex/posi ... s/smittens" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
hitman69
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Re: Gloves

Post by hitman69 »

seal skins they quite dear though but good look them up on the internet :Very Happy
BettySwollocks
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Re: Gloves

Post by BettySwollocks »

When i was on delivery i had a pair of these which were great unless they got wet.

http://www.kathmandu.co.uk//10602/Fliptop-Mitt.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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My left hand which held the bundle would have the mitten part pulled over so my hand was completly covered, my right hand would have the fingers exposed.
TrueBlueTerrier
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Re: Gloves

Post by TrueBlueTerrier »

Strangely when actually on delivery during winter my hands don't get cold. I only wear any gloves when travelling home, or on the way out.

The bundles seem to keep my hands warm enough.
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bydand91
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Re: Gloves

Post by bydand91 »

This will by my 12th winter and I never wear gloves on duty and I have done town duties and have now been o rural duty for my last three winters. I do cycle to work and would say my fingerless cycle gloves are great.
anTi
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Re: Gloves

Post by anTi »

Get some PVC / rubber dotted gloves that way you can manipulate the letters with ease... :Very Happy
DB1100
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Re: Gloves

Post by DB1100 »

I don't bother with gloves,mostly its only the smokers that need gloves,due to bad circulation
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theboropostie
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Re: Gloves

Post by theboropostie »

Do a search for Hatch Postman Gloves

I got a pair a few years back and they are brilliant!
DGP1
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Re: Gloves

Post by DGP1 »

theboropostie wrote:Do a search for Hatch Postman Gloves

I got a pair a few years back and they are brilliant!
http://www.niton999.co.uk/shop/product_ ... S430P.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :Very Happy
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