cold weather gloves
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From: Rincon, GA
cold weather gloves
Well, the cold weather is here and this will be my first winter riding in a looooooooooooong time. I live in Charleston, SC so I can ride most of the year. I have a few different jackets for the weather but the few pairs of gloves I have are all for spring/summer riding and I am looking for a decent pair of cold weather gloves and wanted to hear from others what they have found works for them.
Now when I say cold, I am talking 40-50 degrees, not snow or nothing, lol
Thanks!
Now when I say cold, I am talking 40-50 degrees, not snow or nothing, lol
Thanks!
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From: Napa, CA
I just bought the FXRG gloves 2 weeks ago for 15% off. I'm pretty happy with them. Leaving work early in the morning it's been 38-50 degrees depending on the exact time I get out. That temp at highway speed with 10-15 mph winds hands are still warm as can be. The drawstring on the gauntlet is simple to work with a clip you pull against to snug with a gloved hand , tuck one into the gauntlet, the other I just pull up into the buckle. Seals up great for no wind up the sleave at all.
Alot of the cold weather gloves I tried on had that disconnected feeling where the liner would move inside the glove even in the $80-$100 range. These don't have that but they are damn thick compared to the others and sensory feedback is very different, only negative thing I can say about them. I only wear them in the mornings though so I'm sure when I wear them constantly in the winter I will get used to them.
Back and forth with a pair of Joe Rocket Atomic gloves it's a pretty drastic change and that's probably the reason.
Alot of the cold weather gloves I tried on had that disconnected feeling where the liner would move inside the glove even in the $80-$100 range. These don't have that but they are damn thick compared to the others and sensory feedback is very different, only negative thing I can say about them. I only wear them in the mornings though so I'm sure when I wear them constantly in the winter I will get used to them.
Back and forth with a pair of Joe Rocket Atomic gloves it's a pretty drastic change and that's probably the reason.
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From: SC Lowcountry
I picked up a pair of the HD Windshielder Gauntlet gloves from the dealer last year, and so far they've been fine. I've also used a pair of Under Armour glove liners, but I'm not sure if they really helped. I live right up the road from you (S'ville), so we ride in the same weather. I think I'm going to try those little heat packs and see if they help on the really cold days.
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From: Wisconsin, USA
I have $24 leather gauntlets that work fine, but I am going to buy these next time I get gloves. They look really nice, made in USA, and are on sale now.
http://www.chilhowee.net/motorcycle-gloves/GL-IM006.html
http://www.chilhowee.net/motorcycle-gloves/GL-IM006.html
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From: Central FL
Heated gloves are the cats ***. Everything else pretty much fals short. I went through several riding seasons and plenty of money trying to figure that out. Now I use a heated jacket liner and gloves. If you total how much I spent on other stuff trying to achieve what heated gear does I probably could have bought two sets of heated gear. Gear that is not heated relies on insulation to preserve heat, the bulkier the better but unfortunately it does nothing to replace the heat that you are loosing. That is where heated gear has it's advantage. You wear a thin jacket liner and gloves and it replaces lost heat. That in turn keeps your core warm and allows your body to maintain circulation to your lower extremities so no more cold feet either.
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i have a nice pair of winter work gloves from our local farm supply store. they are deer skin which is soft and supple, with nice soft insulation. since your only looking at temps in the 40-50 these gloves would be good. i wear them down into the 30's and 40's... anything lower than that i drive the truck
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i have a nice pair of winter work gloves from our local farm supply store. they are deer skin which is soft and supple, with nice soft insulation. since your only looking at temps in the 40-50 these gloves would be good. i wear them down into the 30's and 40's... anything lower than that i drive the truck
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From: La Belle Province QC Canada
I have those one and I like them not to bulky with enough warm and waterproof
98831-05VM Gore-TexŽ waterproof glove
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_US
98831-05VM Gore-TexŽ waterproof glove
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_US
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icon super duty gloves work good in cool weather
they look perforated but thats just above the padding in the glove, they keep your hands warm as they are all leather (no lining)
I also ride dirtbikes/atv's and have a pair of Fox Polar Paws that are made for riding atvs in the snow. they work great if you like that style of glove over leather
they look perforated but thats just above the padding in the glove, they keep your hands warm as they are all leather (no lining)
I also ride dirtbikes/atv's and have a pair of Fox Polar Paws that are made for riding atvs in the snow. they work great if you like that style of glove over leather
Last edited by Grundlepunch; Oct 20, 2011 at 09:07 AM.