Review: Kinco Pro 2051 – Cold Weather Work Gloves

Features:     Neoprene Wrist and Rubber Pull Strap

              Thermal Waterproof Lining

              Knuckle Protection

              Reinforced Shock absorbing palms

                       

Suggested uses:     Any Cold / Wet Weather Tasks

                    Mountain Biking

                    Construction

                    Snowmobiling

                    Delivery

                    Baggage Handling

Before I start this review I’d like to tell you all a little glove related story from my younger years. Before my knees told me enough was enough I was an avid ski racer, ski instructor, snowboard instructor and general mountain man. Not your Grizzly Adams type mountain man (the beard is a relatively recent thing) but someone who loved the environment I was in and would undertake any job to stay near the wilds and snow. I have worked in the stunning High Sierras of California, the freezing wilderness of the Laurentian mountains of Quebec, and the awe-inspiring Fitzsimmons Range of British Columbia. One thing that the people who work in these harsh environments all need are gloves you can rely on and across all of these places the one glove brand that all workers agreed as the best was Kinco.

Kinco are relatively unheard of in the UK but Snowshepherd Off Piste Specialists have recently begun stocking their range of winter gloves.

Review:

I was in need of a pair of gloves that would see me through the winter, keeping my hands warm and dry during the colder wetter months, be it chopping logs, mountain biking, or the various tasks I undertake whilst working at the Hunter Gather Cook School. I opted for the Kinco Pro 2051 Work Glove as they check all the boxes, have the reputation of being super durable and at £25 thought they where a bit of a bargain when you compare them to a pair of Assos Fugu S7 gloves at £91.99!

For mountain biking they are spot on for the colder days, in fact they are the first cycling gloves I have had that had withstood a long grim ride through the rain and still remained completely waterproof. They fit well and are unrestrictive and dextrous providing no problems with braking or gear changes. The shock absorbing palms are also very comfortable.

For log splitting and outdoor work they are a revelation! Previously I had just grinned and bared my freezing white knuckles after giving up wearing gardening style gloves as they lacked the movement and dexterity I needed. Now I can spend hours happily working away splitting logs with the shock absorbing additions to the glove protecting my palms from the vibration off the axe handle and keeping me warm.

In summary Kinco Pro 2051 Gloves are a must for anyone who wishes to grab the winter outdoors by the scruff of the neck and tell it “you don’t bother me anymore!”. They are well made, well padded, unrestrictive, waterproof, durable and would be recommended to you by anyone in the know.

Here are a couple of other short reviews:

 “Work great for any winter activities snow shoveling, firewood cutting and wood splitting. Add sno seal and they are totally awesome.”

 “I haven't found a more durable, warm, or better value work glove than Kinco's for the cold and snow.”