Waterproof gloves?

[Verzent]

any recommendations on a pair of good waterproof winter gloves? budget is under 130, preferably under 100 though. Getting sick of riding with drenched leather gloves

[Blackbird]

They don't look pretty, but the NZ Rain-off over mitts are outstanding - have used them for years. Thin enough that you don't lose any feel, but really tough. I also use them over my winter gloves on a really cold day as a wind barrier - really effective. Google 'em - they have a website you can order them through. I think I paid around $70 3 or 4 years ago.

[Moi]

+1 for Rain-Off gloves...

bloody marvelous, better than sliced bread!

[oneofsix]

+2 for rain-offs. Plus they offer limit warmth and wind protection by providing a PVC outer layer and an extra trap to water trying to get into your gloves via the cuffs. How long are you exposed to the rain? Over 30 minutes and normal gloves will be reaching their limits, also you have to get them dry again before you regain the original protection.

[iYRe]

$4 - nylon over mitts from the army surplus store.. + $2 for a pair of thermals to go inside.

[mulletman]

+3 for rain offs , i use summer gloves underneath for less bulk, do have heated grips as well.

[Moi]

Just remembered how a former colleague solved this problem and his solution was:

* two pair of summer weight heavy protection gloves a size larger than he normally wears and under them a pair of diver's neoprene gloves, about 2mm or 3 mm thickness. The diver's keep his hands warm and dry no matter what the weather - rides all year round, doesn't have a car - and the bike gloves give protection and the second pair are always dry while the first pair dry out...

Just another thought for the mix...

[Hitcher]

+4 for the Rain-Offs. No other glove can be relied upon for absolute weather protection, even Goretex. There's way too many bits in a glove that have to be seamlessly joined together if they are to be truly waterproof.

[Devil]

Not that I need to say it, but...

+5 for the rain-offs. I'll always bring them on a long trip. Wont bother for shorter trips though.

[Gremlin]

I'll add another + for rain offs (get the 1-2-2 rather than the 1-1-3 finger layout), but if you don't want that route, I've found the DriRider Nordic gloves are cheapies (<$100) that perform OK.

They're only as good as the holes in them (aka, the wrist opening) so make sure you put them inside or outside the jacket depending on your riding position, to stop water running down the jacket sleeve into the glove.

[scumdog]

If you're cheap: 2 bread-bags & 2 hefty rubber-bands.

[mulletman]

If you're cheap: 2 bread-bags & 2 hefty rubber-bands.

Subway bags make good boot liners to..

[Verzent]

looks like im buying some rain-off gloves. what format is better, 1 finger or two finger?

[Gremlin]

looks like im buying some rain-off gloves. what format is better, 1 finger or two finger?

Uh... Five, unless you're a hillbilly?

Okay Okay, you can't (I don't think) get all the fingers in one, either thumb, index and then the other 3 (1-1-3), or thumb, index and middle, and other 2 (1-2-2).

I've got 1-1-3, found it a little difficult as I like to use more than 1 finger for braking. I'd suggest 1-2-2.

[Banditbandit]

Ummm ... If you find any truly waterproof gloves please let me now ... I don't believe such things exist ... the best I've ever had is three hours of dry hands in pissing rain ... I carry spare gloves in my bike bags so I can change them when they get wet ..