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Waterproof Glove Recommendation Requested

No I have not read the label and I'm happy you are pleased with your experiences. I have spent years wearing Gortex gear as a condition of my profession, sometimes for months at a time in a variety of environments. I and others in the same conditions did not have the same results as you; we got wet at times. I am not saying Gortex is a horrible product. I continue to use it in some pieces of kit, but it is not perfect in my experience.

My point was (and sorry for being crabby - my most favorite bike ever was leaving yesterday to go to it's new owner.. and I'm waiting for the replacement to become my most favorite bike ever) - that Gore "Guarantees" the product. I can believe you experienced leaks, I do sometimes in my Aerostitch, but it's never been the fault of the GoreTex, it's been the design and my use of the garment (sometimes not zipping all the way up, or tucking the collar under my helmet lip. Is anything perfect? I'd posit no, but GoreTex at least gives it a good try.
 
I'd love to find some rain gloves that don't make me feel like I am in a sauna or steam room in the hot weather. Any suggestions?

Last weekend, I was off on a moto camping trip and simply pulled some blue nitrile gloves over my regular gloves (cheap at harbor freight) and it worked pretty well.
 
Wow, those are pricey. :banghead

Yep. That's why I did the Aerostich glove covers until I finally found some Helds at a great price on Ebay. On the upside, though--all of those do offer top tier crash protection and will last for many years.
 
I'd love to find some rain gloves that don't make me feel like I am in a sauna or steam room in the hot weather. Any suggestions?

Last weekend, I was off on a moto camping trip and simply pulled some blue nitrile gloves over my regular gloves (cheap at harbor freight) and it worked pretty well.
Held Rainstar.
 
My point was (and sorry for being crabby - my most favorite bike ever was leaving yesterday to go to it's new owner.. and I'm waiting for the replacement to become my most favorite bike ever) - that Gore "Guarantees" the product. I can believe you experienced leaks, I do sometimes in my Aerostitch, but it's never been the fault of the GoreTex, it's been the design and my use of the garment (sometimes not zipping all the way up, or tucking the collar under my helmet lip. Is anything perfect? I'd posit no, but GoreTex at least gives it a good try.

Perhaps we should suggest to the Navy that they encapsulate their subs in the stuff. :usa I also just parted with my much liked 08 R12R, so we can both be forgiven for a bit of crabbiness.
 
...what brand of waterproof gloves you recommend?

David:

Over the last 25 years I've tried about 10 different rain gloves (including Rev'it and BMW ones), and none of them worked except the Aerostich Lobsterclaws. I am still looking for a one glove system, and recently read on ADVrider that Held has a new membrane that it is using in several glove systems. Some of the posters gave them good reviews. Here's the link:

http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/soaked-in-waterproof-gear.906359/page-3#post-21982897

BMW "GS Dry" gloves....deilenberger

Thanks Don. I'll maybe give these a try. We don't have a Held dealer locally. Sorry about your bike (I sold my 911 a year ago today :cry).
 
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Gore has strict control on the use of the Gortex product, and gets involved in how it's used in a product.

In a Patagonia catalogue some years back, there's an amusing comment about the company's frustration with Gore over their product designs, and that it takes teams of lawyers to sort it all out.

So when I buy gear made from other stuff, I wonder whether I'm getting a better design. :D
 
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BMW "GS-Dry" gloves.

Don: I picked up a pair at our local dealer yesterday. The price wasn't even that bad ($150). I read the literature that came with them, and these are seriously high tech gloves. :)

And just in time for my trip next month.

Thanks for the tip.

There's a place in Germany....rockbottom

Thank you. :thumb
 
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Not sure how others feel about waterproof gloves, but the ones I've tried were totally uncomfortable, either to stiff or I ended up with gloves full of sweat
 
Atlantis (warmer weather); Olympia w/ Kevlar/Thinsulate/Goretex (colder weather)

During summer, when it looks like it might rain, I use the Atlantis gloves. They have two gauntlets, one that goes inside the jacket sleeve, and one that goes over (and has a drainage hole). It's one extra step when putting them on, but the zipper on the outer gauntlet makes it easy. I don't wear mine often enough, so they still feel a bit stiff after almost a whole season.

For cold weather I have another pair, with thick insulation; unfortunately the brand label is not readable anymore.

Update: The cold weather gloves are Olympia GT-4000 gloves, and holding up really well. Just a bit bulky. I'll add some pics:
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Held Air N Dry

I've had a pair of Held Air N Dry gloves for three seasons, purchased from revzilla. These gloves have two chambers - one that is well ventilated and one which is water proof / gortex. They were about $225.

I can wear them and put my hands to the wrists into a sink full of water for 10 minutes (longest I had the patience to do) and they were completely dry. The protection seems good, and they are very comfortable. Switching to the Air version (slipping your hand into the other chamber) provy anides a bit more tactile feel and is fairly cool even in hot weather - although not as cool as a full mesh glove.

After three seasons, including a lot of riding in Michigan rains, the gloves are wonderfully broken in but showing little sign of wear.

I recommend them highly and would absolutely purchase again. My understanding is these are very similar to the new BMW air n dry gloves - so those should be good too.

Good luck!
 
I've had good luck with the Aerostich three finger over gloves.

Alas, I've discovered that these 3-finger over gloves will work best if beneath the rain suit rather than over the top. When donning rain gear I put the rainsuit on first, then helmet, then gloves, and finally the 3-finger over gloves. Can't really see how to get these over gloves on and placed under the rain suit.

The problem is when riding an RS or S type of bike my hands are somewhat lower than my elbows. Thus, water runs down my arm into the 3-finger over gloves and my gloves are soon soaked. If I rode a bike with ape hanger handlebars, the 3-finger over gloves, as used by me, would work quite well.
 
Alas, I've discovered that these 3-finger over gloves will work best if beneath the rain suit rather than over the top.... Can't really see how to get these over gloves on and placed under the rain suit.

This is the issue, with Lobsterclaws. It's a bit of work to get them tucked into the rain suit.
 
Two summers now using the Held Satu GoreTex gloves and I am amazed that they are actually waterproof...as advertized. As with any waterproof glove, they will be warm on hot days which is why I carry a pair of mesh gloves with me on my tours.

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Maybe I am just cheap, but these glove prices are insane. $200? $160? Too rich for my blood.
 
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