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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 18:17 - 05 Apr 2021 Post subject: Waterproof gloves with a functional lining? |
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Is there such a thing?
By that I mean ones that can be both sucessfully put on with damp hands and can be removed leaving the lining where it's supposed to be when the claims to be waterproof have proven more than can be delivered?
Just destroyed my latest set of lightly used yet expensive waterproof gloves. I don't wear them often but when I do, I really need them. This time a set of BMW atlantis gore-tex rain gloves. They were doing a fine job until a fuel stop where I got my hands damp getting my wallet out. The gloves then proved nearly impossible to put back on and I landed up tearing the cuff off the gore-tex membrane trying. So those are now scrap.
So what I'm after:
1) The one real deal breaker. Can they be easily put on and removed with damp hands? If not, they are not fit for purpose. I'm thinking if there is some sort of bonded-in liner, that kind of thing.
2) They should be waterproof. Actually waterproof. I am aware this generally means gore-tex or go home. This also facilitates those damp hands standing a chance of being dry hands later on.
3) They need at least some thermal properties, not single-skin race gloves. Don't need to be arctic grade either because I do have heated grips/muffs.
4) Armour. Meh, can take it or leave it. I prefer leather on the palms but again, not a deal breaker.
5) I like a double cuff but I'm aware this severely limits choices. Long cuff anyway, one that can be fastened round the outside of a waterproof jacket.
6) I am prepared to pay real money for ones that actually work. I thought paying £150 for a set of BMW ones would do the trick but apparently not.
For reference. I actually found my perfect motorcycle glove years ago in the form of Heine Gericke Master 4 gloves. They then had the indecency to go bust before I could buy more. The neoprene storm cuff eventually degraded on them after about 6 years. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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Posted: 18:37 - 05 Apr 2021 Post subject: |
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I have alpine star insulated gloves.
Gortex lined.
Nice faikphur lining.
It does dislodge a little when you pull a awetted hand out.
But my habit is to pinch two finger tips and then remove my paw.
They are 99% waterproof.
My gloves only get wet when I don't tuck them into the cuffs of my jaikit. (Water running down outside of sleeve into glove.)
If it seems that the rain in 'on for the day' I'll tuck them before I set off.
If I'm already in mid-hoon then fi I can be arsed I'll stop and tuck. Depending on distance until I reach cover.
I employ an auld army trick for long rides.
I bring a spare neck protector and spare gloves. Stuffed up my jook or in the top box.
The psychological benefit of a dry 'something' when you're drookit vastly outweighs the effort of the humphing.
ps Hien Gerrike have been oot the geme for years but I still hate them for going oot the geme. ____________________ Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN. |
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Posted: 20:45 - 05 Apr 2021 Post subject: |
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Knox Zero Outdry gloves for me, sadly not made any more but these do exactly what they should do and the liners have never come out ( even with damp / wet hands) in the 6 years i've had them ..... wish i'd bought two pairs at the time
Also got a pair of Held Air n Dry Gloves that are very comfortable but not tried them out the way you want them to work. They were sold / bought as being suitable but you just never know until you try. Might be as well to go into a shop with a spray water bottle and see how you get on.
No idea where you are but Infinity have always been bob on to deal with and a sensible returns policy - maybe worth giving them a ring and see what they reccomend. ____________________ Module 1 and 2 passed - October 2014. Happy owner of a 2017 Z1000SX, ex owner of a YBR125 / CB500 / VFR800. |
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Wut? That was my solution, only with less of the acid bath murderer vibe. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 3 years, 16 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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