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Old 08-17-2008, 10:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Why the wierd gloves when spotting?

Whats up with the big old crusty gloves these spotters wear when off roading. Is it cool to wear big ugly gloves when spotting? I think if someone wanted to make money they should invent something more fashionable for this purpose. Like mechanixwear did for mechanics at the races. I just thought this was kinda funny and weird.
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Old 08-17-2008, 12:04 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Why the wierd gloves when spotting?

they are really for stacking rocks for those whom have trouble getting over an obstacle and by wearing them, this saves time for the driver and the rest of the drivers waiting to go through it. hope this helps..
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Old 08-17-2008, 12:06 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Why the wierd gloves when spotting?

X2 and i will add visibility in some cases.
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Old 08-17-2008, 12:55 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Why the wierd gloves when spotting?

They also help when spooling out winch cable...
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Re: Why the wierd gloves when spotting?

Stacking rocks, etc... and the drivers can see your hands better. Hey wait, this sounds like the first couple of replies.... Nevermind
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Re: Why the wierd gloves when spotting?

This IS supposed to be flame free in newbie town. Thread cleaned up a bit
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Re: Why the wierd gloves when spotting?

Sorry (didn't realize this was newbie, just saw it in Active Topics).....but you gotta admit....


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Re: Why the wierd gloves when spotting?

I always thought it was a fashion statment, the older and crustier the gloves the more experience the spotter. the better change you have of getting through the Obstacle... LOL LOL LOL
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Re: Why the wierd gloves when spotting?

Dear new person,

The gloves are in case we fall while walking backwards.

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The gloves are in case we fall while walking backwards.

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