Baller Murrski Posted January 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 27, 2015 I purchased the Camaro gloves and long socks from Robby's Shop. Took my 1st 2015 ride yesterday with water temp around 45'F with air temp around 60'F. The Camaro products are unreal - never felt a cold rush when I was in the water. I did have a problem getting into my T-Factors with the thermo long socks. They are so tacky against rubber bindings even with a lot of soap. I had the the bindings loosened up as much as they could go but I just couldn't ever get them in - I ended up taking the thermo socks off and my feet slid right in without them. Any pointers on how to wear the socks and get into rubber bindings? I was truly shocked that my hands felt absolutely warn the entire time. I wore a camaro black tec full suit and the beanie too. These products simply rock in cold conditions. Let me know if you have any pointers on the socks... need to figure out how to make them work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 27, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 27, 2015 Try thin nylon dress socks over the Camaro. Might just slide right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwroblew Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 @Murrski did you wear the gloves under your normal ski gloves? you think you will have any issue with durability of the gloves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Murrski Posted January 27, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 27, 2015 @jwroblew - I did wear the Camaro gloves underneath a brand new pair of Radar Boas. The Boas were snug to begin with but the Camaro's still slid in. Unreal how warm those things are... I will say the lack of finger flexibility took a little getting used to. I think I extend my fingers in the turns and the boas are a curved grip and with the Camaro liners underneath - made my forearms tired quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Murrski Posted January 27, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 27, 2015 @Wish - thanks and good idea... I'll give that a whirl next time out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TFIN Posted January 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 28, 2015 @murrski Just a word of warning, but I strongly suggest you not wear neoprene socks in rubber bindings. I realize that the T-factors don't release, but the neoprene against the rubber will ensure your heels have zero lift in a forward fall. As such, your achilles will take the full brunt of the forward motion. I've unfortunately seen the results of someone in a very similar set-up with a neoprene warmth sock. Rock the gloves, but I'd reconsider the socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Murrski Posted January 28, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 28, 2015 @TFIN - I hadn't even thought about the release or lack of a release due to the resistance between neoprene and rubber. Appreciate the heads up on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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