Gerbing's
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From: Yokohama
RE: Gerbing's
ORIGINAL: Beancount1
I have a question on a related issue. Does anyone use the gerbings battery operated gloves? Only my fingers get really cold and numb, so I just need gloves not the whole outfit. I don't want to go the plug in to battery route because it just seems like a chore to keep plugging in and unplugging, so the separate battery operated gloves would seem to do the trick for me. But they're pricy. Anyone use those?
I have a question on a related issue. Does anyone use the gerbings battery operated gloves? Only my fingers get really cold and numb, so I just need gloves not the whole outfit. I don't want to go the plug in to battery route because it just seems like a chore to keep plugging in and unplugging, so the separate battery operated gloves would seem to do the trick for me. But they're pricy. Anyone use those?
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Western MA
RE: Gerbing's
ORIGINAL: Twinrider
When your body gets cold it protects itself by reducing blood flow to your extremities and increasing blood flow to your vital organs (without you even realizing it's doing it). So if you get a heated jacket that keeps your body from going into this survival mode you'll find your hands will stay warmer. A heated jacket and heated grips might be all you need.
ORIGINAL: Beancount1
I have a question on a related issue. Does anyone use the gerbings battery operated gloves? Only my fingers get really cold and numb, so I just need gloves not the whole outfit. I don't want to go the plug in to battery route because it just seems like a chore to keep plugging in and unplugging, so the separate battery operated gloves would seem to do the trick for me. But they're pricy. Anyone use those?
I have a question on a related issue. Does anyone use the gerbings battery operated gloves? Only my fingers get really cold and numb, so I just need gloves not the whole outfit. I don't want to go the plug in to battery route because it just seems like a chore to keep plugging in and unplugging, so the separate battery operated gloves would seem to do the trick for me. But they're pricy. Anyone use those?
RE: Gerbing's
I ve had Gerbings jacket and HD heated gloves for many years. The jacket is unreal. The gloves are ok.. but abit bulky.. I ride here in NY when others cant. These items really extend our riding season here.
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From: Longview, Washington
RE: Gerbing's
ORIGINAL: Beancount1
I don't notice blood flowing to all my vital organs in cold weather!! Or is that an extremity? Sorry, couldn't resist. I appreciate the information. But I would still need to plug the jacket into the bike's battery. The rest of me is warm without electronics. I wear an armoured jacket with lining and sweatshirt under that; lined chaps, 40 below socks and balaclava. Only the fingers are the problem at 28 degrees and 70 mph on a RK. Maybe the heated grip will help. Thanks.
ORIGINAL: Twinrider
When your body gets cold it protects itself by reducing blood flow to your extremities and increasing blood flow to your vital organs (without you even realizing it's doing it). So if you get a heated jacket that keeps your body from going into this survival mode you'll find your hands will stay warmer. A heated jacket and heated grips might be all you need.
ORIGINAL: Beancount1
I have a question on a related issue. Does anyone use the gerbings battery operated gloves? Only my fingers get really cold and numb, so I just need gloves not the whole outfit. I don't want to go the plug in to battery route because it just seems like a chore to keep plugging in and unplugging, so the separate battery operated gloves would seem to do the trick for me. But they're pricy. Anyone use those?
I have a question on a related issue. Does anyone use the gerbings battery operated gloves? Only my fingers get really cold and numb, so I just need gloves not the whole outfit. I don't want to go the plug in to battery route because it just seems like a chore to keep plugging in and unplugging, so the separate battery operated gloves would seem to do the trick for me. But they're pricy. Anyone use those?
I bought the dual controller and found that I only had to turn it up half way to stay warm. All the way up and I got hot. I don't think that's the idea. With the gloves and socks on, I really didn't feel the heat until I turned them off for 15 minutes. They got cold real fast.
I too bundle up when it's cold. With the Gerbing's, I can wear less clothing and stay much warmer. I started riding this year in April and paid the price several times with numb fingers and toes even with wool socks and winter gloves. It's damn cold here in the Pacific Northwest. On the other hand, it is damn beautiful here in the Spring and Fall. Now I can get out and enjoy it without suffering or bundling up in a failed attempt to stay warm.
BTW, the fact that Gerbing's is from my state made a big difference to me. Knowing that they are close enough to ride is important to me. Any problems and I have a good excuse to take a 200 mile ride.
Steve L.
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From: Yokohama
RE: Gerbing's
ORIGINAL: Beancount1
Maybe the heated grip will help. Thanks.
Maybe the heated grip will help. Thanks.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Seattle area
RE: Gerbing's
I'm also a big advocate of the Gerbing stuff--I use the jacket & gloves. I originally had the large gloves, but felt like a cub bear in boxing golves. The newer Mark-5 gloves provide much more dexterity. If anyone wants almost new Large originals, let me know.
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From: Tallahassee, Fl
RE: Gerbing's
Anyone have the pants liners ? Looking at Gerbings web site it says they don't work well under denim and I'm thinking to myself .... doesn't everyone wear jeans while riding ?