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PMI Supermantle Chafe Guard (RC48019) $28 If you use a Synthetic Winch Line on your winch, you know how convenient and effective it is. The plasma seems to be better than a steel wire cable in every way but one: the synthetic abrades more easily than steel cable. Protect your synthetic line from abrasion on the rocks with the Supermantle Chafe Guard from Pigeon Mountain Industries. Ballistic nylon outer layer, plus two inner layers of heavy canvas, wrap completely around your plasma rope to provide protection against sharp edges and abrasion. The Supermantle is 36" long and easily opens up with Velcro so that you can secure it on a plasma rope that is already rigged. Not for use with steel wire cable. |
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PMI Rope Tech Gloves (GL2230) $35 The The PMI Rope Tech Gloves give protection while maximizing dexterity. Two layers of goatskin across the palm protect the hand, while the back of the Rope Tech Gloves feature a comfortable, four-way stretch spandex and AirMesh for minimum weight and maximum ventilation. An elastic cuff and adjustable Velcro closure provide a secure fit. We recommend this glove for those want more protection than Mechanix-type gloves provide, but who also want more dexterity than the PMI Lightweight and Heavyweight Recovery Gloves provide. Sizes S to XL in stock. |
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PMI Lightweight Recovery Gloves (GL2200) $28 Protect your hands while handling recovery equipment> with these Lightweight Recovery Gloves from PMI. These gloves differ from most recovery gloves in that they are made from very pliable and comfortable goatskin. These gloves are the most comfortable recovery gloves you will ever wear and yet they are very durable. The palms are reinforced with two additional layers of leather for maximum durability. We recommend this glove for those with Synthetic Winch Lines or who want more dexterity than heavy work gloves provide. Sizes S to XXL in stock. |
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PMI Heavyweight Recovery Gloves (GL22100) $28 These gloves are identical to the Lightweight Recovery Gloves but are constructed of split cowhide instead of goatskin for added durability. We recommend this glove for those who either still use a steel wire cable or who want the maximum durability out of all of their equipment. The Heavyweight Gloves will outlast the Lightweight Gloves but provide less dexterity and comfort. Sizes S to XXL in stock. |
Rock climbers have long known the dangers of fraying ropes. To prevent their ropes from fraying, rock climbers have long used various types of chafe guards to prevent their ropes from fraying dangerously. This danger of fraying ropes was not a real concern to the offroading community until Synthetic Winch Lines became popular. Synthetics have become widely accepted among offroaders and seems to have only two disadvantages compared to steel winch cable. First, synthetics are susceptible to the heat generated by planetary-drive winches. One can eliminate this problem easily by using a worm-driven winch like the Superwinch Husky 10 or Ramsey RE series, or a planetary winch of modern design like the Superwinch EP9.0 (which has an external brake mechanism to avoid heating the winch drum). Second, synthetics not have the abrasion resistance of steel cable and thus abrade on rocks and other sharp edges on the trail. The Supermantle serves to cure, or partially cure, the second problem. The Supermantle is 36" long and is constructed with a black cordura outer layer and two heavy red canvas inner layers to protect your plasma winch rope from the rocks. Just envelope your synthetic line with the Supermantle and place the Supermantle on a spot that would otherwise chafe the synthetic line. The synthetic line will slip through the Supermantle during winching.
Each end of the Supermantle comes fitted with loops in case you want to secure it to your rigging or some other anchor.
Here is a side view of the Supermantle's construction. Between the top and middle layers is Velcro.
The Supermantle is easily opened by splitting the Velcro layers. The Supermantle will open up all the way. This way, one can easily fit the Supermantle to an already-rigged plasma rope.
The The PMI Rope Tech Gloves give protection while maximizing dexterity.
Two layers of goatskin across the palm protect the hand, giving more protection to the hand than Mechanix-type gloves provide.
The fingertips are reinforced.
The back of the Rope Tech Gloves feature a comfortable, four-way stretch spandex and AirMesh for minimum weight and maximum ventilation.
An elastic cuff and adjustable Velcro closure provide a secure fit.
We recommend the Rope Tech Gloves for those want more protection than Mechanix-type gloves provide, but who also want more dexterity than the PMI Lightweight and Heavyweight Recovery Gloves provide.
On the left is a view of the backside of the Lightweight Recovery Gloves. The entire glove is made from very pliable and soft goatskin for comfort. The Heavyweight Recovery Gloves are identical to the Lightweight Recovery Gloves in every way but the main material for the Heavyweight Gloves is heavy duty split cowhide instead of goatskin. Note how the palm reinforcement layers also cover the area near the forefinger and lower thumb on both gloves.
While the Lightweight Gloves are very comfortable, they are also very durable. The thumb and palm areas are covered with an additional layer of leather, and the palm area is then covered with a third layer of heavy split cowhide. The tips of the fingers remain single layered. Accordingly, the Lightweight Gloves are thick where they need to be but still provide maximum dexterity. The Heavyweight Gloves feature the same three-layer construction as the Lightweight Gloves except that the bottom layer is split cowhide instead of goatskin.
Both the Lightweight and Heavyweight Recovery Gloves come with loops for hanging. Hanging the gloves facilitates air drying of the gloves after work is complete.
Elastic cuffs keep the Lightweight and Heavyweight Recovery Gloves fitted to the hand.
Heavyweight or Lightweight? As with most things, it basically comes down to personal preference. We recommend the Heavyweight Recovery Gloves to those with steel winch cables or those who demand the maximum amount of durability in whatever they use.
The Heavyweight Recovery Gloves are more durable than the Lightweight Recovery Gloves, but we have not had any problems with the Lightweight Recovery Gloves wearing prematurely. We recommend your choice between the Lightweight and Heavyweight Recovery Gloves be based more on dexterity level or hand protection level rather than longevity.
We recommend the Lightweight Recovery Gloves to those with Synthetic Winch Lines or those who want more dexterity and comfort than thick work gloves normally provide.
The Recovery Gloves are for much more than recovery. There are many fourwheeling tasks that require gloves to protect the hands.
The sizing chart shows you how to measure your hands. This will help you choose the proper size.
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