Mods: it seems like we've got a weekly "how do I make slide gloves" thread on here. Let's consolidate the information and make this thread a sticky.
Gloves you can buy:
Timeship Tracers Review:
http://www.silverfishlongboarding.co...g-slide-of-it/
Timeship Bear Paws Review:
http://www.silverfishlongboarding.co...s-1118-14.html
Gravity Generation 2 Gloves Review:
http://www.silverfishlongboarding.co...-slide-gloves/ [I own these, they're great. The Delrin slides for days. My only complaint is that the black dye tends to bleed onto your fingers if your hands get sweaty.]
Lush, Motion, and Gravity Gen 1 Gloves Review:
http://www.silverfishlongboarding.co...ty-and-motion/
Bear Paw vs Gravity Gen 1:
http://www.silverfishlongboarding.co...ve--gauntlets/
Making Gloves:
Slide gloves are pretty basic to make. Slap some plastic onto a pair of fairly durable gloves and you've got the basics. You really only need 3 things: gloves, something to slide on, and a way to attach your slide material to your gloves. Here are the specifics.
Puck Materials:
Cutting Board - Passable if it's what you've got around, but will probably melt and stick to the ground on rough pavement or while doing trick slides.
UHMWPE - Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UHMWPE ) Is a strong, high-density thermoplastic that's great for sliding gloves. It slides like Teflon, but has better abrasion resistance. They use it in hip replacements, so you know it'll last a while.
Delrin - (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delrin ) - a lightweight, low-friction, and wear-resistant plastic capable of operating in temperatures in excess of 90 degrees celsius (approx 200 degrees Fahrenheit). Used in the Gravity Gen 2 gloves.
Corian - (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corian ) - A thermosetting plastic. Check your kitchen counter tops. Free 2"x2" and 4"x4" samples with beveled edges available at Home Depots everywhere.
Gloves -
Some people use gardening gloves. Other people use mechanic's gloves. Look for something with a lot of leather or other durable materials. Keeping it on your hand is fairly important, so wrist straps are a definite plus. Breathability is nice, but less important than keeping your fingers from getting shredded.
Attaching the pucks - You've got a few options, each with their own pluses and minuses.
Velcro - Industrial strength works great and comes with an adhesive back. Commonly used in commercial gloves.
Blowtorch - Melt one side of plastic. Stick glove to plastic. Done.
Glue - Slather it on, stick 'em together. Make sure to score or sand your pucks so the glue can adhere.
Video of making gloves with a cutting board and a blow torch (courtesy Faltown Skateboards):
http://www.faltownskateboards.com/fa...sp?SkoolID=103
Feel free to add anything you've got.