DIY OCR Gloves

Previously I've tried using cycling gloves for OCR events. However on one very wet rope I ended up sliding all the way to the bottom as the leather just had no grip. So avoid bike gloves that don't have any tactile grip.

Today I bought some polyurethane gloves from a local hardware store for £1.50, which don't look dissimilar to the Dark Fin Black O.P.S Gloves that I've read some racers have started to use. (Can't comment on these myself though). I like to be able to still feel my way with my fingertips so I snipped the ends off, it should also help the water drain out too.

Tomorrow I'll be fashioning my DIY OCR Gloves at Survival of the Fittest.

<UPDATE 26.11.14>

The gloves seem to work as I didn't have any slipping issues. However it's wet ropes for wall climbs that would really test the suitability of them, which unfortunately was not present at SOTF. What I can tell you is that I don't think they'll last too many events as some of the rubber has already started to wear, but for a cheap purchase they are recommend.

DIY OCR Gloves on a budget.