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jpno5 Borekit Bruiser
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Posted: 19:27 - 09 Apr 2018 Post subject: decent waterproof gloves? |
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Any recommendations for decent waterproof gloves?
I'm looking for a pair to last til the end of the year. Live in scotland so ones that are gonna keep my hands nice and warm in the rain!
Are waterproof gloves even a thing? Every pair i've tried after an hour of riding in the rain they're soaked though. |
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Posted: 19:40 - 09 Apr 2018 Post subject: |
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I gave up on waterproof gloves years ago. I wear racing gloves and use water proof handlebar muffs instead. ____________________ Spain 2008France 2007Big one 2009 We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will. In the end, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching. |
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I've been using BMW atlantis gloves. Pretty warm (not the warmest I've had but warm enough). Double cuff means they are properly waterproof. Bit of a PITA to put on. ____________________ “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.”
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Posted: 20:16 - 09 Apr 2018 Post subject: |
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Some Alpinestar gp summer ventilated gloves here all year around on the Deauville, on my Honda I have heated grips and a set of Tucano muffs.
Even when it was -3C this winter and I rode in to work my hands were burning by the time I got half way to work, had to turn the grips down to low also completely waterproof.
When riding my other bike the gloves I have at my disposal are a brand new set of Richa Arctics and a set of HG gloves. The Richas got a Ride best buy so I gave them a go. Wore them once or twice last year and they are so stiff I can't bare to wear them. I will have to wear them in a bit and I'm sure they will become less cumbersome. Supposed to be decent in the cold and wet though.
I also have a set of Hein Gericke 5 finger pantheon gloves? Think that's what are called from memory, my fingers get cold within about 5-10 mins on the motorway when it's cold (under 5C or so at a guess) out but at least I can feel what's going on through them. They crash well though on another note, 30mph spill after locking up front brakes, hands went down first before I rolled for quite a way. No tears, some abrasion on the palm but all good. They do let water in on long rides though. |
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Posted: 22:27 - 09 Apr 2018 Post subject: |
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I have to credit Bodytard with linking to some £24[*] short GORE-TEX® gloves several years back that to my surprise did actually seem to be fully waterproof. Not warm, not armoured, but they never let a drop through until I dropped them on the street late last year and some ned had them away by the time I'd turned around.
Keep an eye out for summer bargains and an actual GORE-TEX® label.
[*] These, but in human size, and cheaper. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Posted: 03:49 - 10 Apr 2018 Post subject: |
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I bought some Alpine Star Goretex gloves when it looked like the weather would never improve.
The first time I tried them on a cold morning, I stalled the Brutale pulling away and did drop it slowly onto the crash bung. No damage other than a lightly scratched crash bung and mildly bent brake lever. I have never since used those gloves with the Brutale.
So my lesson is watch out with padded winter gloves - the loss of feel is real and has risks!
Muffs feel a bit weird too (mind they don't foul brakes or throttle return) but at least you can use summer gloves in them. ____________________ Bikes: S1000R, SH350; Exes: Vity 125, PS125, YBR125, ER6f, VFR800, Brutale 920, CB600F, SH300x4
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I use, and can recommend, these: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/236887
I've had mine since late 2015ish and they're the only bike gloves I have. They do as the name suggests really. Totally waterproof and windproof in my experience (longest wet rides are only an hour or so of motorway admittedly) and good for anything between 3 and 25 degrees temperature wise. Much below that they do get a bit cold (my bike is unfaired and I have no muffs), and anything above 25 they get sweaty at low speed, but as a pair of do anything, year round gloves for the UK? 10/10 in my book. Protection, fit and feel is good as well.
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Richa cold protect in use here too, about 3 mth in and do not leak.
Quite bulky at first but wear in well, and are warm enough for 30 mins of 2 deg C commuting in heavy rain.
Cuffs long enough to go outside my jacket, but also adjust to go inside the jacket sleeve when required. Goretex, so breathable, but will change to thinner if we ever see another summer. ____________________
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fireyphoenix1... Brolly Dolly
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Posted: 11:39 - 10 Apr 2018 Post subject: |
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NJD wrote: | So is Scotland, for weather, like London is for bike theft -- in that it's worse than everywhere else?
I'm interested to know what mileage people are putting on their gloves, at what speeds they ride and for how long they ride before they give up.
might go Rukka but I wouldn't hesitate in buying the new Blade (2's) WP.
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I live on the NW coast, ride every day all year regular storms ect never seems to stop raining. I would say about 60% of my mileage is in shit weather.
Rukka Apollos 16K mixed weather mileage used April to November for 3 years. Generally average 80 mph over a ride in decent conditions. 5/7 hours a ride and hands are fine for another 6.
THE most comfortable gloves i have ridden in, i forget i am wearing them after a few mins. The liner and goretex is all bonded so the glove has the feel of a single skin race glove. The leather is very supple and the knuckle protector seems to be padded with memory foam.
Since buying them i sold my alpinestars, RST blades and knox Handroids as i dont need a full on track gauntlet.
Rukka R star. Bought last year as i needed something warmer than the apollos for the coldest months of the year.
Worn for 3000 miles over winter, ridden in conditions down to -5 indicated at 60 mph.
Average speed over winter 50/70. Only needed the to turn on the heated grips a few times, grips on low setting hands in the "feel" side with doubled up insulation on the outside.
Felt like riding in a summer glove tbh, no loss of control. I dont think i can go back the normal style of winter glove after buying these as i cant feel the controls in them.
Put it this way, their gloves are that good it convinced me to spend the money and buy a full touring suit which i always thought was over priced in the past.
£1200 later, money well spent imo. Totally water and windproof. Awesome quality and all day wear comfy. Expensive, but well worth the cost imo.
Another point, they have a no quibble warranty, i broke the plastic loop on my glove (stupid mistake, had it resting near edge of my big givi metal top box and wind slapped the lid on it.) They just replaced the gloves with a new pair.
IMO, if you can afford Rukka, go Rukka. Just make sure to buy or at least try on one size up as imo they are ever so slightly on the small side.
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Posted: 23:45 - 10 Apr 2018 Post subject: |
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Been wearing these - https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/222787[/url] - for a couple of years - they still look new and keep my hands pretty cozy - although fingertips begin getting a little cold on frosty mornings towards the end of a half-hour commute. Hands have never gotten wet during that time. Best gloves I've had IMHO.
[edit] - just noticed they have been discontinued - assume there is an equivalent replacement in the range. |
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Posted: 12:15 - 11 Apr 2018 Post subject: Re: decent waterproof gloves? |
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jpno5 wrote: | Any recommendations for decent waterproof gloves? |
If you want guaranteed waterproof, get a pair with a Gore membrane.
Quote: | I'm looking for a pair to last til the end of the year. |
Decent waterproof gloves are around £100. At that price, you should
expect them to last several years.
Quote: | Live in scotland so ones that are gonna keep my hands nice and warm in the rain! |
I have Richa Cold Protect gloves. They have never leaked, not even when
I brought them to Scotland. At 4.5 years old, they are still in perfect
condition.
Pro:
Waterproof, warm, durable. Reasonably comfortable in warm
weather (not sticky).
Con:
No rubber wiper for my visor. (maybe I need a RainPal?)
Like other winter gloves, they are a bit bulky.
Quote: | Are waterproof gloves even a thing? |
The Richa gloves above and my Held Season Gore-Tex
gloves are absolutely waterproof. They have been tested
in extreme conditions many times. They also pass the bucket
test without leaking. ____________________ Bandit 650SA, ZZ-R1100 |
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Big love for the Richa Cold Protect GTX in this thread ____________________ "Now at inspector level!" |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 17 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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