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Old 04-19-2007, 11:02 PM   9 links from elsewhere to this Post. Click to view. #1 (permalink)
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Default The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

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.
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Old 04-19-2007, 11:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

Here are some sample pics of home-made gloves to "inspire" the do-it-yourselfer in all of us:

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Default Re: The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

I shall sticky this for you sliders...
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Old 04-20-2007, 01:17 AM   #4 (permalink)
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my first gloves, revised.
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Old 04-23-2007, 02:16 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

if you live in japan, there is a store called encho that sells cutting boards made out of delrin.
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Old 04-24-2007, 10:53 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

Good discussion of the merits of various slide puck materials: What's the best slide puck material???
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Old 04-27-2007, 07:51 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Default Re: The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

I'd just like to add that there's a Velcro specifically made to stick to Polyethylene and polypropylene...

It's called adhesive PS-19
They don't as yet. But some major online skate shop should stock it... hint hint...

edit: and personally I reckon a different Velcro would stick to the glove better.
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Default Re: The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

I've found Velcro brand industrial white velcro sticks to leather great.

And, being the poor man I am, I've found that acrylic is a good alternative to polyethelyn/propylene/corian/delrin and better than cutting board. Stole myself a nice 10x10 quarter-inch thick piece from some kids in my shop class.
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Default Re: The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

Great thread about gloves:
Few Slide Glove Questions - Please Answer

And a link to a (huge) picture of my gloves
http://www.silverfishlongboarding.co...4&d=1179736133
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Not a glove I know. Just a thought.
The 'neck' might need to be longer.
and the main puck needs to be bigger than your fist.

I must also say this is not likely to be as safe as a glove.
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Default Re: The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

new gloves i made today. a) $19.99 do-it-all gloves from Lowes. b) $3.75 "Industrial" Velcro. c) FREE corian pieces from Lowes.
Im in the process of buying some wristguards and applying a piece of corian to them as well.



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Old 07-08-2007, 08:46 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Default Re: The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

I've used ceramic tiles for a while now which have worked VERY well. They don't wear down for a very long time, and i've only gotten a few chips here and there.

I bought ~70 2"x2" tiles for around $8 CND at a local tile shop which could last me forever, however recently I switched over to cutting board which I have yet to try.
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Old 08-15-2007, 10:43 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Default Re: The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

A guy in a plastic fabrication shop recently pointed me towards using.
Loctite primer 770 and adhesive 406.

For gluing polyolefins (UHMW), to hook.
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