can you pre-charge the gloves & wear while skiing and if so, how long would they stay warm
721393
There is no battery. It would take some electronic components to accomplish a setup like that. These are designed to plug into a vehicle harness.
1953885
The product doesn't charge up to hold heat, it only generates heat when connected to a battery.
2153638
HI I used them last winter for snow blowing, during our brutal cold winter, and they worked very well. So well, I bought another pair . I think you will be glad to have them on - on the slopes.
273635
I disagree with the previous answer: they are not very warm... they are somewhat warm. They dexterity is there but the intense grip of the rubber would make diminutive tasks difficult. I will be adding thin cotton glove liners to mine this year to provide a boost to insulation. Since I ride a bike with them, I don't have to worry about the added loss in dexterity. Theses gloves are not effective below 30F degrees.
1102002
They are reasonably warm. They do retain moisture if your hands perspire. If you leave them in the car overnight, next morning they will be cold.
2153637
I suppose that would depend on what kind of conditions you're skiing in. I've only skied here in Michigan, and I would be sweating in these. I would put these on the low end of "low to medium activity." Great for outdoor work like cutting wood where you're not really moving around a lot.
1396207
They will not keep hands comfortably warm if exposed to 10-20 degree weather for more than 15 minutes. I bought them for my wife to use during her commute to and from work. There are stand alone stick on pads called digits that you can apple to any gloves that will do the same thing.
35663
It was a gift to my grandson and he said they were great and he does alot of skiing. I hope this helps.
1736385
Sorry I cannot help you. These were a gift for my grandson and he lives in another state. If I talk to him I will ask him. I haven't done any skiing for quite a few years.
1399841
Once they warm my hands up, I can take them off and my hands may remain warm depending on what I'm doing or where I am. They are thin and I have used them in the summer - my hands get cold mostly due to activity rather than due to air temperature. These gloves are much better for summer than the thick knit ones I used to use.
2134905
It has been awhile since I charged mine. I do remember them getting warm but definitely not HOT. It takes between 7 to 9 hours to charge 4 Dcell batteries. For the performance I get from them in my Fenix flashlight it is definitely worth the wait.
1419390
I've had them on mine for all last winter and aside of heated gloves, this is the best bang for the buck you'll get. Not as good as gloves, but with a decent pair of insulateds, you won't be getting very cold. Careful with the high setting at mild temperatures; I believe they might melt or delaminate some gloves! Takes a little while to heat up, but hold heat a while after shutting off too.
1492955
I wish I could tell you. Mine are not super tight & it's been super cold where I am & I have found them to be good. Granted--on one case I did add hand warmers but it was 4-degrees & windy.
1507051
No. While it is a great jacket it is simply not thick enough to keep you warm while skiing. The wind would be too much.
407353
Hi Hacker, Its a great question. We are selling one pair of gloves with the battery and charger. We are not sure what the other stire is doing. Thanks for bringing this to our attentionKenco
386215
"Warm enough" depends on the person. That said, I wear mine from +15F to +50F and I am perfectly warm. Below freezing they keep me warm only if I am actively cycling. If I stopped for more than a quick snack (15 minutes) I would be a bit cold.
1290682
Yes, I was concerned about that too, because it is my fingertips that get very cold. These liner heat very quickly also. I wear gloves over the top because these are just liners. I use them on my ATV for snowplowing, and they work perfect. This is my first season with them, and they have held up great so far.
1977106
I really do not think these were designed for dancing. Dancing in ski boots....? All night...? I would consider another alternative. But if you must, secure the battery packs with duct tape. Or, bring something else to wear and change into them. If I am moving my body (feet) as in dancing, cold feet is the least of my problems.