It's the rainy season. What do you have for gloves?

[BigD_83]

After four months with almost no rain, I realized my hands were getting wet while riding


That being said, it's time for new rain gloves.


Besides rubber washing gloves, what are people using in the rain, and how do you like them?

[bccap]

I use a pair of Icon Patrol Goretex gloves but I can't say I've really tested them in serious rain. { that's generally cage time for me } They are warm though on cold winter days. Revzilla lists them for $75 but I'm pretty sure I paid around $60 Can. at 2nd Gear in Coquitlam. Geez Derrick it's only been raining for a couple of days......

[Dogma]

I have some light Tourmaster waterproof gloves for warm weather rain (~$40). For cold weather, I have some insulated waterproof gloves that are also quite effective on the ski slope. Both are effective for long wet sessions, and that's with no windshield to help.

Both have some kind of soft liner that makes them hard to get on or off if my hand is already wet. I don't know why they put those in, except maybe to make cozy gloves that sell better off the shelf. I'd rather have leather inside. The insulated gloves are a little bulky, and spread my fingers far enough on the grip that I eventually get some soreness. I have to stack my fingers. I'd like to find some gloves that have the last two fingers in the same glove finger. Something like a half-glove, half mitten.

[BigD_83]

The insulated gloves are a little bulky, and spread my fingers far enough on the grip that I eventually get some soreness.

I hear you on this. I have some heated and insulated gloves that tire my hands in an hour or so. I actually feel less safe in them. Will be giving those to the missus this year, as she only needs them to keep her hands from freezing as a passenger.

I know plenty of people like rubber gloves over a thinly insulated, leather or cloth glove. I've never gone that route, but I might try it this season. Like you, I find trying to put a sweaty hand back into a softly lined glove a frustrating experience

[Dogma]

I did once experiment with putting nitrile gloves on over my summer mesh gloves. They were an effective wind and water break, and the air gap created by the mesh made for a little insulation. The test ride was at ~40°F, for about 20 minutes. My fingertips got cold, but that may have been from lack of circulation. The nitrile gloves were sized to fit my naked hands. Over the mesh, they squeezed kinda hard. Good dexterity and comfortable otherwise. A serviceable wet weather solution if you haven't yet found something you like. Likable gloves are so hard to find.

[Grimly]

I'd like to find some gloves that have the last two fingers in the same glove finger. Something like a half-glove, half mitten.

These work really well

https://www.google.ie/search?q=pathan+lobster+gloves&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=ubuntu&channel=fs&gws_rd=cr,ssl&ei=WbQPVpfoNcmaU_uMs-gD

Though whether you can get them where you are, I don't know.

[alke46]

I've been using the lobster claw gloves for several years. Excellent results.

[Gorminrider]

I've No experience to share except the pain of cold wet hands (and some bulky fails with mitts and plastic bags) but while those lobster-claw are interesting, how about Hippo-hands?

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/hippo-hands/

a search on the forum brings them up...sort of
They seem to offer the final solution (which I grant, is so often ugly ) to water+windchill....my wintergloves are warm and "tactile" enough until this windchill gets em

snowmobile gloves also come up but as to waterproof? And gloves are gloves..keeping fingers together and lessening evaporative, chilling surface area down seems to be the waytogo.

add: Is including a visor wiper in your glove is a good idea? With hippo-hands, it's going to be required that that hand come out, wipe the visor and then the glove returns to the hippo-hand dripping wet...hmm

[lurch12_2000]

I usually just get wet hands and stop more often. You could try the ice fishing gloves from LL Bean listed in link below. I used the cheap Walmart brand but they didn't last long and only one was waterproof...must have been poor stitching. Those from LL Bean may be much better quality since I only paid $6 for mine. You get what you pay for!

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/72819?page=mens-ultimate-waterproof-neoprene-gloves&mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=79677193266&pkw=_cat%3Afishing%20apparel&pmt=b&qs=_&cvosrc=ppc.google._cat%3Afishing%20apparel&cvo_crid=79677193266&Matchtype=b

[Steve]

Several years ago, I tried a pair of Sealskinz gloves. Used them on my way home from Greenville, Mississississippippi. Very light rain, about 60 degrees. The gloves were comfortable enough, but they were NOT waterproof. The rain stopped about Nashville (1/2 way home), I was thankfully able to put on some warm, DRY gloves and continue. I think I pitched them not long after I got home.

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[BigD_83]

Neoprene is a wonder fabric, great for watersports, but I also find that it is not very practical when one is moving at much speed at all.

You'd think something designed to keep a thin layer of water next to the skin would also be windproof, but no....

and then there is the wrinkly skin and smelly fabric? Ew!

[BOBGS1000]

I found andy strapz rain off over gloves are well water proof. easy to fit goes over your bike gloves and retains normal bike feel

http://www.andystrapz.com/index.php

[BigD_83]

I found andy strapz rain off over gloves are well water proof. easy to fit goes over your bike gloves and retains normal bike feel
http://www.andystrapz.com/index.php

Those are an interesting looking overglove. Thanks for the share

[bonanzadave]

You could try the ice fishing gloves

Saw these on sale at the local Fleet Farm store

http://stores.clamoutdoors.com/icear...nz-gloves.html



gloves are a seamless waterproof glove with superb dexterity. They are constructed with a waterproof, breathable membrane. Snug fit with extra long cuff for complete protection and performance. Ideal for a variety of outdoor activities and will keep your hands warm and dry.