In the winter its quite cold and my hands and feet go frozen and its horrible!! i used to only ride for an hour every week but now i've just got a horse so obviously im going to be down there alot more often so i need some ideas on clothes to buy to keep my hands and feet warm i have already heard of toasty toes and they sound good but they don't last long enough so has any one got any other ideas ? thnxx:D i have also heard about neoprene wellington boots but as they are quite expensive i want to know weather they work well enough or not baring in mind that the weather can go below freezing very easily where i live, so if any of you have had any could you tell me weather they work well enough and which ones are the best to buy.
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i'd suggest a warm pair of mittens or look into hand warmers, they last about 8 hours, for feet i'd look into a warm pair of ski/snowboard socks.
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First thing is you need the right socks. Merino wool ski socks or a polypropelene blend ski socks. Your feet need to be able to wick away moisture away from the skin to stay dry (which in turn helps keep feet warm. A thicker sock is not necessary. Although if it is really cold out I might throw another lightweight ski sock over a first pair if it dips below 15 degrees F. But keep in mind that the more socks or thicker socks will have an effect on ski/ride performance! You might also try a dry heat pad for skiing. They are a dry chemical in a pouch that is meant to place inside the gloves and the toe heat pad has a sticky side to it to keep it in place in your boot. Find some of these at ski shops and follow its directions. If you still aren't staying warm, it is always good to take a break, go inside and take your boots off and rub your toes/fingers (as long as you haven't suffered any frostbite!). You should go inside before frostbite can set in. Also... don't leave ski boots outside in a vehicle overnight or leave them in a cold trunk if you travel far to go skiing. Your boots will be much more inviting if they are already inside room temperature.
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What I do is wear north face gloves, and they keep my hands nice and warm. Then for my feet, I wear a thick pair of socks, and some thinsulated boots. Keeps me toasty.
