Glove Stretching Technique

[CAJW]

Putting my newest pair of Held "Steve" Gloves into service, I noticed a tightness in the index finger that wasn't present on the previous set. Checking the obvious, sizing and what not, decided the finger needed stretching out a bit so while contemplating a cold one, I came up with an idea. Yep, a beer bottle works nicely to help open up the glove finger at the knuckle where I needed it. While at it, I decided to try it on my heated glove that has the same issue.

Procedure:

1. Obtain Ice Cold Great White

2. Empty

3. Shove into appropriate finger

4. Repeat as necessary

TWN version

 

[FJRay]

I can see this one going in the crapper real fast. Some may need the long necks.

 

[rogdeb]

John ........ ya need a hobby :lol: ..... but .... :clapping:

 

[CAJW]

I checked the forum rules, nothing in there about PWI...........

 

[HotRodZilla]

I checked the forum rules, nothing in there about PWI...........

Actually, that's encouraged. You're good to go!

 

[garyahouse]

CAJW,

That work bench is WAYYY too clean. It's the first time I've even noticed a coaster on a workbench. It just looks so... NEAT.

It almost hurts just to look at it.

 

[Bungie]

Funny, I just did the stretch job to my Held Steve II's. But I did it the Cdn way. I bought 12 Canadian, drank two. Then I filled both gloves with water and let them soak for a few minutes. Then I drank two more Canadian. Then I squeezed (not wring!) out the excess water. I worked up a sweat doing this so I drank 2 more Canadian. Then I put the gloves on and, you guessed it, worked up another sweat so I drank 2 more.

I had to celebrate my ingenuity, so I drank 2 more.

Then I realized I had to take a wicked whiz, but I had my gloves on. Ever put on or take off wet gloves? Right, another sweat so I downed the last two and recycled 6 beers to the Great Lakes.

By this time I was catching a bit of a buzz so I put the gloves on and laid down on the couch. Next thing I knew it was the next day, the gloves had dried out and fit me PERFECTLY.

Molson Canadian is a wonderful thing.

 

[gixxerjasen]

Perhaps you could elaborate on step 2? I presume some practice and warm up might be required for this step, correct?

 

[CAJW]

CAJW,

That work bench is WAYYY too clean. It's the first time I've even noticed a coaster on a workbench. It just looks so... NEAT.

It almost hurts just to look at it.

Actually I noticed some crap on the bench... anal retentive I guess...

Funny, I just did the stretch job to my Held Steve II's. But I did it the Cdn way. I bought 12 Canadian, drank two. Then I filled both gloves with water and let them soak for a few minutes. Then I drank two more Canadian. Then I squeezed (not wring!) out the excess water. I worked up a sweat doing this so I drank 2 more Canadian. Then I put the gloves on and, you guessed it, worked up another sweat so I drank 2 more.

I had to celebrate my ingenuity, so I drank 2 more.

Then I realized I had to take a wicked whiz, but I had my gloves on. Ever put on or take off wet gloves? Right, another sweat so I downed the last two and recycled 6 beers to the Great Lakes.

By this time I was catching a bit of a buzz so I put the gloves on and laid down on the couch. Next thing I knew it was the next day, the gloves had dried out and fit me PERFECTLY.

Molson Canadian is a wonderful thing.

Mine are the original Steve gloves, guess the II version takes more beer to stretch. BTW, I would think it would work better with a 12 pack of Blues, but guess that's a West coast Canadian thing.

 

[TomInPA]

I need to stretch the web between the thumb and forefinger. I'm getting cramps in my hands, and after gripping the throttle all day, I can't let go. Any suggestions?

 

[Dirty Hippie]

I need to stretch the web between the thumb and forefinger. I'm getting cramps in my hands, and after gripping the throttle all day, I can't let go. Any suggestions?

Fire up the tea kettle and get some steam rolling. Steam and stretch the area. Repeat until satisfied.

 

[Bokerfork]

I need to stretch the web between the thumb and forefinger. I'm getting cramps in my hands, and after gripping the throttle all day, I can't let go. Any suggestions?

"Gripping the throttle" all day will lead to more than just hand numbness. You'll probably have blisters on your "handlebar".

 

[Old Michael]

I need to stretch the web between the thumb and forefinger. I'm getting cramps in my hands, and after gripping the throttle all day, I can't let go. Any suggestions?

"Gripping the throttle" all day will lead to more than just hand numbness. You'll probably have blisters on your "handlebar".

...or calluses.

Jus' sayin'.

 

[dcarver]

TWN version

Love It! Good job JohnBoy! :****: :lol: