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Gloves: Hestra Heli vs. Swany X-Cell II

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11/19/09 at 1:07pm
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I'm trying to decide between the Hestra Heli and Swany X-Cell II gloves. The Hestra has a removable liner which is a nice feature because I can buy an extra and switch them out, but my hands don't sweat much.

Has anyone tried both or have an opinion one way or another? They are very similar in price, so let's keep the discussion focused on performance and quality.
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11/19/09 at 1:29pm
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I've had both. I Kept the Swany and sold the Hestra to a fellow bear.

Gloves are personal, but the Swany kept me warmer. And the Hestra cuff is ridiculously bulky. Nod to Hestra for better finger dexterity (likely due to less insulation). Big minus for Hestra on the lack of a nosewipe which is an easy thing to overlook, but a really nice thing to have when needed.
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11/20/09 at 10:17pm
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Gloves are personal indeed. I love the Heli, it is not too warm just right for tahoe, and the removable liner is great. As is the case with all Hestras, the dexterity is second to none. I have not seen the Swany, so cannot comment.
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