View Full Version : Alergic to latex gloves - options?
muskiediver
10-28-2003, 10:36 AM
As many of you know, latex gloves are good to wear this time of the year because they keep your hands warm while casting.
I believe I am allergic to latex gloves. This is a self diagnoses. I could also be allergic to the powder in the gloves. All I know is, when I wear latex gloves, my hands get chap and crack. It can be painful. This is the only time this happens to my hands.
Since I like to fish in cold weather, what alternate types of snug fitting gloves that would allow me to reel and cast are available?
Otter
10-28-2003, 11:58 AM
I wear latex gloves with no problems. I've never done it, but a lot of people put vaseline on their hands (supposedly improves insulation qualities) before putting on the gloves. I don't know if that would help or make it worse. PS: The ones I use are Kimberly-Clark Safeskins and it says on the box that they are powder free. I think I paid under 4 bucks for 50 of them. They aren't the world's warmest things, but I have yet to find anything that is as supple.
SenecaBow
10-28-2003, 06:04 PM
My wife is also alergic to latex, not a good thing when a person works in an hospital playing with blood and stuff.
This is what she uses. --- Medline is the brand name --- Aloetouch Ultra --- They are powder free Vinyl Synthetic ---- Latex free
www.medline.com
this is the web addy you want. http://www.medline.com/cgi/hsrun.hse/MED1/Medline.htx;flag=restart;start=HS_GroupPage?GroupI D=26963
Gee, did't know they mad so many different kinds. The wife says keep them out of the sun light, guess it ruins them.
karloutdoors
10-29-2003, 03:43 AM
Van DeLay industries....say Van DeLay............They've got this great latex salesman. Kostanza I belive, yeah, George was his name.
Van DeLay....that the ticket.:)
Sorry couldnt resist.
I havent yet tried the latex glove thing myself but will give it a go before ice-up.
Karl
I have found a really nice pair of waterproof gloves that work just fine while casting... they are called Sealskins (through cabelas at http://www.cabelas.com) They are a pretty snug, 3 layer design that have no irritating seams like neoprene gloves do, and you still have a feel for casting. The palm has the little gripper dots on them, so you won't feel like you are dropping your rod every time you cast or twitch. Changing lures, though, you must be a little careful of hooking the glove, but if you can avoid that, they work great!!
I have also found that I can handle a fish without having to take them off. I have managed 2 fish this fall wearing the gloves, and gill gripped them both without issue.
Cost is about $30 but well spent. They are going to get alot of use over the years both hunting and fishing...
Steve