The Definitive Slide Gloves Thread

**Ozz** · 12-19-2008 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by bakersfield90

Or you could go forge them in the fires of a Mt. Doom.....
I think the point of getting free corian is to not have to do any work... ^^

lol that's always an option.

I don't mind doing extra work to get what I want. I'd rather put in a bit of overtime and be completely satisfied than be forced to put up with something I didn't really want. That and I'm making my gloves because it's cheaper than buying them but I want to make quality gloves. You know?

Anyways, I finally got smart and just clicked the link about corian in the very first post. Apparently, Corian is resistant to heat (which makes it good for sliding since it won't heat up and melt during sessions) and wear resistant. However, it can be melted at temperatures of over 300 degrees Fahrenheit. So I'm going to attempt making my gloves in a couple days.

**McPoops** · 12-19-2008 09:10 PM

A few that I touched on:

Tips on wrist protection, anyone?

Velcro keeps peeling off =\

home made slide gloves

**fezznat** · 12-23-2008 11:48 PM

Check out these sweet gloves my friend and I made, using 15$ gloves and 5$ velcro (and "free" tile samples") from Home Depot:

can't wait to try them!

**karrittop99** · 12-24-2008 12:51 AM

Mine are the ones on the left!!!!! Best. Day. Ever.

**SeanML** · 12-28-2008 05:01 PM

Hey, I'm pretty new to the sliding thing (did my first 180 powerslide today, it just rained) and I have a brand new pair of gravity gloves I got for christmas... my first real slide session, and they both rip! the right one (one I use most) ripped right between the palm puck and the seam between the thumb and the palm, and the left one ripped thankfully at the seam. Neither seems to be the result of wear on the ground, it appears that they simply ripped.

How would I go about repairing this, apart from just sewing them? and is this the result of something I might be doing wrong? any help is much appreciated, they were a gift and I'd like to get them fixed fast.

**tbomber67** · 12-29-2008 09:34 PM

im gonna make some tomorow. is it a better to use a blow torch(for a cutting board) or velcro so i can exchange them?

**tbomber67** · 12-29-2008 10:10 PM

these are my ghetto slide gloves

**JY Jelly** · 12-30-2008 12:50 PM

Using 40 dollar leather gloves and the slide pucks that I make.

**FlamingLongboarder** · 12-30-2008 05:02 PM

Wait.... Does everyone but me use the baby corian samples instead of the big ones? I got a couple big ones that cover my entire palm from Home Depot, but when I went back for more I got apprehended for shoplifting. Baby corian, or steal the big ones?

**dirtdynamics** · 12-30-2008 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by FlamingLongboarder

Wait.... Does everyone but me use the baby corian samples instead of the big ones? I got a couple big ones that cover my entire palm from Home Depot, but when I went back for more I got apprehended for shoplifting. Baby corian, or steal the big ones?

i do not think the big ones were samples i n the 1st place...

buy some slide pucks from the guys like bv or ds if you need them.. and be guilt free

**peterwilliams** · 12-30-2008 09:54 PM

Baby corian samples suck. Spend 10 bucks and get some legit corian from a dealer.

**McPoops** · 12-31-2008 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by dirtdynamics

i do not think the big ones were samples i n the 1st place...

buy some slide pucks from the guys like bv or ds if you need them.. and be guilt free

It takes a family member to help make a family.

**FlamingLongboarder** · 12-31-2008 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by dirtdynamics

i do not think the big ones were samples i n the 1st place...

They aren't..... That's why I stole them.

**DSquared09** · 12-31-2008 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by FlamingLongboarder

They aren't..... That's why I stole them.

At least you're honest

**tbomber67** · 01-02-2009 08:25 PM

corian tiles only work if its warm outside.. whenever it gets cold if you put your hand down to fast they crack..

if you wanna be cheap use a cutting board, leather gloves, and a blow tourch... they are sick

**assumeivan** · 01-02-2009 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by landyachtzevo827

Using 40 dollar leather gloves and the slide pucks that I make.

your puck placement is very, very bad.

**tbomber67** · 01-03-2009 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by assumeivan

your puck placement is very, very bad.

I think the perspective of the rider is most important. they work great for me, but it might not for you

**JohnsonCity** · 01-03-2009 03:21 PM

Harbor Freight welding gloves
G-flex epoxy
Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Tape
Ice Cubes pucks
Mueller wrist straps

**Smitty010493** · 01-05-2009 05:55 PM

I got the triple eight gloves and i like the pucks better than the loaded pucks but the gloves for the loaded do seem more durable

**Ozz** · 01-06-2009 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by tbomber67

corian tiles only work if its warm outside.. whenever it gets cold if you put your hand down to fast they crack..

if you wanna be cheap use a cutting board, leather gloves, and a blow tourch... they are sick

How cold was it? I went out with mine in about 40 degree weather (not that that's super cold or anything) and my corian was still as good as ever.