AquaSkinz Gloves...

[Rock Hopper]

Iwannakeeper,

You said it perfectly and I think the tying of knots is going to surprise you. I was able to tie the "Alberto knot" which is mono or floro leader directly to the braid kind of like an albright. This is difficult but doable. The improved cinch or palomar are much, much easier and most folks use these knots.

Let us know how you make out when you give it a try.

Thanks!

Kadir

[Flaptail]

I met you at the MSBA show and you are a nice guy. I know Crazy Al too and think the world of him but I am just stating my view is all and I am glad you understand that it is my view only and I think we are free to express our points of view. I still can't see the cost for them or the bags etc. Maybe cause I own a zillion plugs I don't worry about the prospect of my bag dumping or my gloves having the grip tip etc. I will go away now. Carry on and fire at will. No disrespect intended, just the way I see it.

[staktup]

Hi Kadir. I have not seen nor tried them out in person, but one thing I might recommend is that they come with a small snap so that if you are wading and need to take one or both off, you can quickly snap them on to the other glove, to the loop on the front of your skinz, belt, etc. so you don't lose them while using your bare hands. Are the index fingers thumb pads beefed up for braid?

Ever look at Burton snowboard gloves? The've go this special fabric on the index finger too called SnAP: Snot Absorption Pad. I could use on in the cold1

I'd be happy to test out a medium pair for you when you send me my Evo 2 back I have the large plug bag and can attest to it keeping everything intact when I get slammed off a rock. The only issue I have with the lg. bag i that the spool pouch is too snug for my 706 spool. It should be desinged so that if you are wearing gloves, you can pull it out. The single row bag looks awesome and mighty tempting! Keep up the good work Kadir & Al! Any tough, breathable bibs/jetty pants coming out soon?

Sam

[Rock Hopper]

Flap,

No offense taken nor was it disrespectful....I also think your nice guy! Cost is relative to quality and quality is relative to comfort and fuctionalty and both are relative to longevity and productivity in what we do.

Quality especially is critical as the environment breeds abuse and the gear has to hold up. All of these factors dictate price because of the workmanship and materials involved. No one should tell another what is best for them whether it be based on application or price. The only thing I know is the better something is thought out and made, the longer it will last and the better it will perform. Kinda like a buying a custom rod or walking into K-Mart and getting one of their combo's....not exactly the same. Same as I said earlier, lesser quality ends up costing more (over time) and not performing as well during the whole time.

Skat,

That is a very good suggestion and one that will probably be incorporated in down the road; good one, thank you!

Nice try on the demo request by the way....your only about 8-12 months too late

Thanks again folks!

Kadir

[Mr. Sandman]

Didn't make the show but I plan to get my local shop to order some...how do the sizes work on these?

I need that back brace belt too .

My back says

[Rock Hopper]

Mr. Sandman,

The sizes are typical glove sizes but they will stretch to a degree due to the materials used. There will be a size chart on the AquaSkinz web site for the gloves which you can print. You can get your size by putting your right hand on the line to the left with your thumb under the paper and on the right, it will indicate the best size to get.

The wading belt with the back support will be available in about 2-3 weeks based on the dealers.

Kadir

[PurpelNoon]

Late November, nothing puts a halt to fishing except freezing hands. With neoprene gloves I've worn, they might be too tight or something, but they make my hands colder. I'm definitly willing to give these a shot!

[In The Surf]

Just got to check them out, very nice! Two more quality products added to the Aquaskinz line. Looking forward to the back support belt, hope it's available within the next month!

Kadir, will be giving you a call tomorrow.


Dave

[BernOC]

Kadir, the gloves look great but do you plan on making a split-finger glove? Fishing bail-less I want to feel and feather the line for casting.

[BasicPatrick]

Hey guys,

I was just playing with my gloves and gave them the knot tying test. They passed with flying colors. I tied up a half dozen leaders with the gloves on and had no problems. The last two I tied after getting my hands/gloves wet. As far as the temperature factor goes I can see these working like a wet suit. Trapping a layer of water tween the glove and your hands that will be warmed by your body temp. I think these gloves are going to be aweosme for climbing up and over a few of the rocks in Cohas....

Sorry John R.

The First Rule of Spot Club is that there is no Spot Club.

[jbuck]

I think these gloves are AWESOME. Some of the gloves I have tryed on are way to bulky. They will keep you warm but you can't feel a thing.
The new Aquaskinz gloves are anything but bulky. You can feel what you are holding. ( Hopefully a 40 lber)
I can't wait to get out and give them there first test.

J

[Rock Hopper]

BP,

Glad you tried the knot tying test...as you saw, there is absolutely no problem with the feel and sensitivety factor and they most definetey don't get in the way. You are also righ about keeping your hands warm even when wet. The gloves trap the heat when it is wet and you barely feel the chill.

JBuck,

I hope you hold many 40's with your gloves but even if you don't, you'll be happy you have'em on!

BernOC,

We will not be coming with a split-finger as we feel this glove will meet those needs due to tha fact that you can feel the line as you feather it. By keeping the glove whole, your hands benefit from warmth, protection and the overall strength and durability of the individual glove. I had mentioned that I cast conventional with the gloves on, I did and it was no problem once I made the slight adjustment for the glove. I think you will find the same if you give it a try.

Thanks for all the feed back and know that we will always strive to bring you, the user the best that we can. We would not put out something that we did not believe in or would not use ourselves.

Kadir

[Slipknot]

I'll mention another great thing about using these gloves. The fact that you will reduce your chances of getting fish handlers' disease- that nasty bacteria stuff. I scratch and cut my hands alot unhooking bass and having gloves on will reduce that. Granted they won't stop a hook from poking me, but it's like one more precaution to take. Enough people have already lost limbs and lives, I don't want to be added to the list.