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Hey folks, I moved to 5mm mits and I was wondering if anyone uses any kind of glove liner in their gloves
 

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My go to is Xcel Drylock 7mm mittens. My hands get cold in anything short of these. Best money I ever spent on winter surf gear.
I second the 7mm drylocks. Even on our coldest days my hands havent been cold in them. 5mm boots/mitts are doable but will limit your water time....
 
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Only problem is that the 7mm mittens are hard to find right now. Could use a new pair as well as some new 7mm boots. It's going to be a cold, long winter I have a feeling.
 

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Only problem is that the 7mm mittens are hard to find right now. Could use a new pair as well as some new 7mm boots. It's going to be a cold, long winter I have a feeling.
If you want my 7MM mitts that are barely used i'll sell for cheap. I live in CA so have no use for them anymore. Vissla North Seas 7MM mittens
 

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Only problem is that the 7mm mittens are hard to find right now. Could use a new pair as well as some new 7mm boots. It's going to be a cold, long winter I have a feeling.
My 7mm drylock boots are shot, really hard to find any new ones right now so I bought the 8mm solite booties - havent gotten to use them yet, they are a bit odd we will see how well they work.
 

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Let me know about that. Was eyeing those myself.

My 7mm drylock boots are shot, really hard to find any new ones right now so I bought the 8mm solite booties - havent gotten to use them yet, they are a bit odd we will see how well they work.
 

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Personally I don't get lobster claws. They just make more of your fingers cold without giving any real advantage over mittens. Had both, will only buy mittens going forward. Your mileage may vary.

rec 7MM XCEL robster craws..;)
 

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Personally I don't get lobster claws. They just make more of your fingers cold without giving any real advantage over mittens. Had both, will only buy mittens going forward. Your mileage may vary.
split toe boots and lobster claws make no sense for me in the cold, just end up with cold big toes and index fingers....
 
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