Waterproof overgloves.

[ST2UP]

Thought I had my waterproofing glove needs covered.... until yesterday that is !!!

Happy with my current pairs of Gloves both Summer and Winter....

Had some breathable Gortex mittens that I could pull over either glove and away I go, what I didn't take into account is I 2 finger Brake and Clutch......and do you think I could re-train my brain to sort this out......NO hope, I battle most days to walk and chew gum at the same time......


The Winter gloves seam waterproof thus far, but are REAL winter gloves, used in minus temps etc, to hot for being caught out in non-winter rains......

So kind Forumites an over existing Glove solution is to be sorted.......trying to avoid the pink washing up Gloves look!!! But don't wish to spend big coins either.

Your thoughts ??

Cheers

Chris

[Down Under]

I highly recommend these.

http://www.andystrapz.com/products-details.php?productId=49&productCategoryId=23&Level=1

I've had a pair for about 3 yrs now.  Not only good at keeping your gloves dry but your hands warm as well.  They look bulky but don't really affect your feel of the controls.  A bit pricey but worth it!

Cheers,

Tony

[StinkyPete]

I'm resurrecting this as a suitable thread for discussion about waterproof gloves generally.

For this coming winter, I'm looking for a decent pair of properly WATERPROOF winter gloves.   I'm currently using  a pair of AGV Sport Winter waterproof gloves, which have all the fancy waterproof fabrics and liners    Warm, Yes.    Waterproof, not in a blue fit.   In less than 1/2 hour they are saturated inside and out, and are worse at keeping out the water than leather my mid-season Alpinestar SP2's.

I have been unable to find out where the water gets in, and I guess the sources are through the fabric, or running down my sleeves and into the gloves.   Either way they are quite useless in the wet.

I seek the collective wisdom of OzSTOC members, particularly from the wet climate areas, to advise me in my search for a decent pair of Waterproof gloves for touring.   I'd rather not go to an overglove if possible.

[BigTed]

Good timing Pete. I have a similar problem and was starting to think ahead.

I currently use a pair of gauntlets that need to regularly treated with a water proofing agent. I wear them over the sleeve of my jacket. This stops water from rushing up the sleeve but doesn't stop it from running down the glove like you.

Is there any way this can be stopped?

[Sabie]

Hi Pete, in the tropics it really doesn't matter, if you waterproof the gloves or wear waterproof gloves your hand sweats that much you can't get your hand back in if you take your glove off for any reason.

Although in the southern colder parts of Oz I understand the need to keep your hands dry.

[Wombattle]

I use BMW Pro Winter 2's for cold and wet. Water will eventually soak through. If not raining hard the gauntlet is outside the jacket sleeve, if raining hard the gauntlet is inside. I believe the newer models of the glove have something in between. If the water does soak through I find they still generally keep my hands warm. There have been morning I have put them on wet and ridden off but because they are goretex they will dry out relatively quickly on the move if the rain stops.

I keep them clean with occasional washes and re waterproofing with Nikwax Tek wash and TX spray which is the same way I treat my KLIM riding gear. They aren't cheap but I have been using the same pair for 4 years so far  and more often than not when I ride I wear them whether it's raining or not, unless it's  stinking hot.  So I guess guess they've seen about 90,000ks plus of use. When they wear out I am going to get another pair.

[Williamson]

Australian Road Rider tested a few pairs of gloves in 2008, they found some to be waterproof.   At $180 plus a pair they'd wanna be good; $100 for the DriRiders seems good value (in 2008).  Report here: http://www.roadrider.com.au/special-features/waterproof-gloves?A=SearchResult&SearchID=6014085&ObjectID=173643&ObjectType=35

In the end, they are only as good as you treat them and how old they are, as after a few years and / or lots of wear, they seams and stitching stretch and its probably inevitable for some water to get in - just my opinion.

[Dick B "Yewie"]

I don't believe there is such a thing. Like so called "waterproof boots" the water will eventually get in one way or another often through the big hole in the end. ie water runs down your arm and wicks into the inside of the gloves. I just accept wet hands during heavy rain is part of bike riding and rely on the grip heaters to keep my hands warm.   

[Sabie]

Another option ...

http://colekcolek.com/2012/06/12/6886/

[Wombattle]

  At $180 plus a pair they'd wanna be good; $100 for the DriRiders seems good value (in 2008).

I think my point was that they are that good but "good value" on the other speaks more to what one might or might not be prepared to put up with. I read that very article before I bought the pro winters because I had tried some of the others including the Dri Riders and they weren't comfortable enough or waterproof enough for me (subjectively).  For me, when it gets coolish say below (24 degrees) the pro winters go on and I don't care what the weather does. They are the glove I put on first and only change for lighter summer gloves if they get too hot. On a number of my more difficult IBA rides, e.g. the 100CCC on the CBR250 (done in high 30's low 40''s) or a BBG up and down the centre of australia in the middle of winter they were the only gloves I wore because you can wear these 20+hrs a day after day just because of the comfort factor.

You won't likely get them for $180 any more more likely $220 plus. I spent over 8k in fuel for my bikes last year. Bought 6 rear tyres and four fronts. A couple of hundred bucks for a pair of gloves that saw me through that and the three previous years and are still going strong doesn't seem like bad value to me. Just sayin.

[Wombattle]

I don't believe there is such a thing. Like so called "waterproof boots" the water will eventually get in...

Bugger, here I go again..boots.... Try the Daytona Road Star GTX or the Travel Star GTX if you like something a little longer. Use their own cleaning product, keep them clean and occasionally treat them with Nikwax waterproofing wax for leather. The liquid one. Unless your pants leak, don't fit the top of your boots or you you have them tucked inside your boots the big hole in the top of these won't make any difference. They have like a fixed Goretex bootie liner inside the leather outer so the zips that you use to get the boot on and off don't effect the "waterproofness" of the whole boot. The price of these though really isn't for the feint hearted.  I originally found them because they make great big ones, I take size 50 (15 US) and the Road Stars also come in three widths. Nothing like choice for comfort when you'll wear them all day. I haven't had water get into them yet, but it will happen one day I guess.

I wear the Road Stars whenever I wear my Pro Winter 2 gloves and the rest of the time too. 
They are made in Germany.... A theme maybe.

[ST2UP]

Good resurrection Pete 

Well I finally got my waterproof glove needs sorted  and the answer was staring me in the face the entire time.

So to start with if its hot and light summer rain I just continue on with my summer gloves and put the heated grips on low, and being mesh then dry out.

Now if it is cool......I carried all I needed on the bike with just some slight adjustments to sizing.

I put on the very thin wicking TorPeako merino gloves I carry for under Summer or Winter gloves, followed by a pair of Nitrile surgical gloves in XXL then a pair of the ZEN FNQ summer gloves bought slightly larger to accom the other very thin gloves.

Torpeako gloves provide warmth and wicking......wicking essential for the obvious reasons, warmth from these gloves with the addition of the windproof/waterproof ability of the surgical gloves, then the ZEN summer gloves for protection and being summer full mesh gloves they dry quickly, then my Rev'it Hi-Vis rain jacket Velcro's around the wrist..... if still cold put the grips on 


Torpeako gloves cost about $25 (but work supplied)
Nitrile surgical gloves are dirt cheap (don't recall where they came from  )
ZEN FNQ gloves $40


So a cheap solution that works 



 

[Sabie]

Yes, but can you bend your fingers?

[ST2UP]

Yes, but can you bend your fingers?

Yep easy......with the 3 gloves on there is far less bulk and more feel than my winter gloves that are allegedly waterproof.


The torpeako gloves are about 1mm thick, the surgical gloves (Nitrile not latex) are just a second skin that is fluid proof while they stay intact and the Summers are what you normally wear


 

[Sabie]

And, always handy and on hand for that impromptu rectal exam....