Gloves for outdoor gigging?

[hvksh]

I’ve started taking outdoor gigs, but my last one was a disaster because it was so cold that I was practically unable to move my hands on the keys. My fingers are incredibly sensitive to cold, to the point where playing is nearly impossible. I was thinking of getting gloves that were sleek so that my fingers weren’t so big, but warm enough so my fingers didn’t freeze up. I don’t know if this is a thing people do, but if it is, could anyone recommend gloves that they use, or just a way to deal with the extreme cold?

 

[delaware dave]

a way to deal with the extreme cold?

I would think that if it were that cold then why are you playing outdoor gigs? I did that silly stuff when I was younger but I just pass on those types of gigs now. A way of dealing with it is avoiding it. Even if you had gloves you couldn't possibly enjoy the experience in "extreme cold" (your words).

 

[happyrat1]

Maybe a pair of these

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Over a pair of these to keep your fingertips warm.

https://www.amazon.com/AMMEX-GPNB48100-BX-GlovePlus-Disposable-Industrial/dp/B003E21HDK/

You got questions about the cold? Ask a Canuck

Gary

 

[happyrat1]

BTW, the next time you accept an outdoor winter venue, I'd suggest getting a propane industrial heater written into the contract for the stage.

Gary

 

[Biggles]

As an ex Motorcyclist I used to wear and use electrically heated gloves.

There are fingerless heated gloves available.

Amazon.com: Women's & Men's USB Heated Gloves Mitten Winter Hands Warm Laptop Gloves, Knitting Hands Full & Half Heated Fingerless Heating Warmer Washable Design (Gray): Kitchen & Dining

Amazon.com: Women's & Men's USB Heated Gloves Mitten Winter Hands Warm Laptop Gloves, Knitting Hands Full & Half Heated Fingerless Heating Warmer Washable Design (Gray): Kitchen & Dining

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Additionally there are electrically heated clothing available and I used an electrically heated gilet.

 

[happyrat1]

Being a smoker I wear a pair of these all winter long in Canadian Winters.

https://www.amazon.ca/Gloves-Winter-Fingerless-Mittens-Finger/dp/B0771MYYR7/

Gary