Time for new gloves

[3L4NS1R]

So the gloves that I brought in my initial gear purchase are giving up the ghost. Acutally they gave that up a long time ago - all of my gloves die a peculiar death - the thumb bit always ends up giving up trying to contain my huge digit. While that gives me the ability to enter my pin number without taking off the gloves, it's getting a bit chilly in the mornings...

Any recommendations on a good all rounder glove? Something that is durable, waterproof or dries quickly, and available in 2XL are pretty much my criteria.. oh, and they have to have ADVENTURE plastered all over it, cause that how you have to roll on a KLR.

Thoughts?

[Peril]

Dri Rider Adventure gloves might work for you,but can be a bit hot in summer.Which is why I have the Rally X Pro gloves for summer/trail riding.

[Oscar]

I always carry some of those Kathmandu polyprop gloves ($9.99) on my bike.
If I get wet or cold they go under whatever gloves I'm wearing (usually Fox MX gloves).

[That looks like fun]

http://www.nznature.co.nz/category/socks2 Try silk gloves under your bike gloves, stay warm when wet, slide in and out of glove goodo and dry out bloody fast. Warm too

[Gizzit]

Check out 1Tonne gloves. I have a pair I recently got from them and I'm very happy with them. I got these. They are excellent value.

http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&prodid=66&sco=&categoryid=5

[Padmei]

Dri Rider Adventure gloves might work for you,but can be a bit hot in summer.Which is why I have the Rally X Pro gloves for summer/trail riding.

These are great gloves for the middle of winter but you'll need thinner ones come Springtime!!

[warewolf]

oh, and they have to have ADVENTURE plastered all over it, cause that how you have to roll on a KLR.And cheap. You forgot to mention cheap. :Pokey:

[3L4NS1R]

And cheap. You forgot to mention cheap. :Pokey:

Oh yeah, they can't cost more that $12.30

[dino3310]

i got a pair called GR8RAK, bought them of trademe 3 - 4 years ago still going strong, not as warm as the first winter but still holding in there, not a bad run for el cheapos
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Gloves/auction-294033226.htm

[wysper]

i got a pair called GR8RAK, bought them of trademe 3 - 4 years ago still going strong, not as warm as the first winter but still holding in there, not a bad run for el cheapos
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Gloves/auction-294033226.htm

That sounds too good to be true, did they keep your fingers warm? Would the be ok as a commuting glove, ie worn every day do ya rekon?

[3L4NS1R]

That sounds too good to be true, did they keep your fingers warm? Would the be ok as a commuting glove, ie worn every day do ya rekon?

They sound cheap and cheerful - probably not water proof at all (ie. water resistant), but the low cost means if they get worn out through every day use, it's not a big financial blow to get new ones... seriously thinking about those!

[dino3310]

well the first 6months they were commuting every day till i got a works ute, and the last 3 years of and on ADVing. when i was riding to work in frosts the first winter they were good, but not so warm now, they were once water proof but like my other gear i spray them with this stuff from hunting and fishing which keeps them water proof.(twice yearly)

normally if no one buys them after a couple of auctions the'll drop to $1 reserve:shifty: thats when i start bidding :lol:

[dino3310]

forgot to mention, bit thick in the palm to but i got used to it

[wysper]

forgot to mention, bit thick in the palm to but i got used to it

you sure that was the gloves?

[dino3310]

you sure that was the gloves?

and gloves too

[JATZ]

normally if no one buys them after a couple of auctions the'll drop to $1 reserve:shifty: thats when i start bidding :lol:

You sure you don't ride a KLR Dino ? :bleh: :Pokey:

I use fox MX gloves with oxford liners when it's cold, or some other ones I have, darbi I think they are pretty hopeless things really

[dino3310]

You sure you don't ride a KLR Dino ? :bleh: :Pokey:



na mate im 100% Hetrosexual, just a cheap one :lol:

am looking at a few mx gloves for the rough/offroad stuff but im getting out bid(i only bid up to $5):whistle:

[Crim]

I always carry some of those Kathmandu polyprop gloves ($9.99) on my bike.
If I get wet or cold they go under whatever gloves I'm wearing (usually Fox MX gloves).

Went in to get a pair of polyprop gloves today (mine finally gave up the ghost) they had a fleece accessories sale on - got a balaclava and fleece socks for $25 - normal retail $90 - I may finally be warm all over in the morning in these Canterbury Frosts

[junkmanjoe]

yes i also have taken advantage of the Kathmandu sale, saved a packet on camping gear....

just might go back on Saturday and see what else i can find...

JMJ