On 05/04/2013 14:14, Broadback wrote:
Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned,
when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain,
but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of
gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can
get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty
poor for gardening.




There are a number of products available. You could use gauntlets or
you could try forearm protectors with your regular gloves. I have given
links below which may be helpful. If they're not, google on 'forearm
protectors gardening', which may give you some good options.

It does seem that if you want really tough protection, you have to
forego dexterity, so you may have to compromise. It seems to me that
forearm protectors that give you continued use even after your regular
gloves have been consigned to the bin and replaced, are more practical.


http://www.briersltd.co.uk/gardening...ain-glove.html

http://www.wikkieslegprotection.com/...FcHHtAodu3QAOA

http://www.thesafetysupplycompany.co...et-gloves.html

Hope the links work for you. Good luck.

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Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay