keeping the ol' fingers safe n' sound

**phil_elvey** · 28th January 2004, 20:32

How'r u going? I have just found KB today and joined after being in here for no more than 30 secs. Can't believe my luck and what I have been missing. Got a lil scoot (RG150) at the moment and got my eye on a VFR400 NC24 that I will hopefully secure in the next week. Will be one happy little bugger...

Quick question - my gloves are falling to pieces and I'm after a new set. Went in to Phil Turnbulls today and had a look at their (modest) range but not really happy. I want a set that are (obviously) protective but as importantly water PROOF and warm (looking foward to those mid-winter rides). Can you tell me of your success stories with gloves you own/have owned? I am happy to pay a higher price for ones that will not only do the job bloody well but will do the job well for a good few years.

Cheers

Phil

**Jackrat** · 28th January 2004, 22:09

Gidday mate,Good to have you aboard.
As for gloves,sorry I can't help.I'm a cheap bastard an get mine from protector safty.If it rains I get wet,when it's cold I use silk or wool liners an still get wet.BTW there are some odd buggers on this site,I'm not one of em' but.

**James Deuce** · 28th January 2004, 22:13

Teknic Thunder is the best waterproof warm winter glove under $100 I've found. They also have little wiper blades on the index finger for when its really pouring down

Welcome to KB and best of luck with the VFR purchase.

Jim2

**Zed** · 28th January 2004, 22:32

Originally Posted by phil_elvey

How'r u going? I have just found KB today and joined after being in here for no more than 30 secs. Can't believe my luck and what I have been missing. Got a lil scoot (RG150) at the moment and got my eye on a VFR400 NC24 that I will hopefully secure in the next week. Will be one happy little bugger...

Quick question - my gloves are falling to pieces and I'm after a new set. Went in to Phil Turnbulls today and had a look at their (modest) range but not really happy. I want a set that are (obviously) protective but as importantly water PROOF and warm (looking foward to those mid-winter rides). Can you tell me of your success stories with gloves you own/have owned? I am happy to pay a higher price for ones that will not only do the job bloody well but will do the job well for a good few years.

Cheers

Phil

Hi Phil,

Good attitude about the gloves. If you do fall off, your hands will probably be one of the first things to hit the ground.

I recommend going into one of the bike shops and trying on a selection of gloves- a good fit is very important.

As far as waterproof is concerned, they are usually quite thick because of an inner lining, and personally I don't like thick gloves. I prefer a thinner racing style glove where I can get a tight grip and maintain that feeling of freedom in my hands.

The last time I looked, a good pair of gloves was over a $100- you can pay up to $300 if you have the cash.

Take care out there!

Zed

**MikeL** · 29th January 2004, 07:27

You need different gloves for winter and summer. For summer waterproofness is not as important as ventilation. I have a pair of DriRider mesh gloves for summer - keeps my hands from getting hot and sticky, but I do carry a spare pair of gloves in my pack for use if the DriRiders get soaked. Generally though in summer after a shower they dry quickly so I rarely have to use the spares. For winter riding warm, dry hands are essential. If you don't like thick gloves you can wear an inside liner - even disposable plastic or latex gloves can be used.

**James Deuce** · 29th January 2004, 07:55

Originally Posted by MikeL

You need different gloves for winter and summer. For summer waterproofness is not as important as ventilation. I have a pair of DriRider mesh gloves for summer - keeps my hands from getting hot and sticky, but I do carry a spare pair of gloves in my pack for use if the DriRiders get soaked. Generally though in summer after a shower they dry quickly so I rarely have to use the spares. For winter riding warm, dry hands are essential. If you don't like thick gloves you can wear an inside liner - even disposable plastic or latex gloves can be used.

I've got the Dri-Rider mesh gloves and they are just superb aren't they??

**Slingshot** · 29th January 2004, 08:07

Waterproof gloves on a hot day are counterproductive, all the do its stop the water/sweet from getting out.

I've got a pair of Kevlar gloves from Wgtn Motorcycles, I think they were $50, they're not waterproof at all but they are nice and thin. I'll probably invest in some thicker gloves closer to winter (or tie plastic bags around my hands

).

**Dave** · 29th January 2004, 09:49

I LOVE MY SPIDI CARBO 1'S.

-O.k. so they were $600, but thats only one weeks pay and how many weeks work do you miss if your hands are torn off!

**Hitcher** · 29th January 2004, 09:51

Originally Posted by phil_elvey

How'r u going? I have just found KB today and joined after being in here for no more than 30 secs. Can't believe my luck and what I have been missing. Got a lil scoot (RG150) at the moment and got my eye on a VFR400 NC24 that I will hopefully secure in the next week. Will be one happy little bugger...

Quick question - my gloves are falling to pieces and I'm after a new set. Went in to Phil Turnbulls today and had a look at their (modest) range but not really happy. I want a set that are (obviously) protective but as importantly water PROOF and warm (looking foward to those mid-winter rides). Can you tell me of your success stories with gloves you own/have owned? I am happy to pay a higher price for ones that will not only do the job bloody well but will do the job well for a good few years.

Cheers

Phil

Can't beat Alpinestars with the breathable liner (Goretex equivalent), IMHO. Nice fitting fingers too -- good for switches and levers -- and lighter than many "summer" gloves. They're so good that even if your hands are wet and it's persisting with rain, your hands dry out. Magic!!

**Ms Piggy** · 29th January 2004, 10:29

Hey Phil,
I'm a new rider & I bought a pair of gloves that can be used in sumer & winter. They're a brand called 'Spyke' and you can take the inner linning out in the summer. They're made of a combination of leather & heavey duty nylon. They cost me $130- and are really comfy & light but also they have good protection pads etc, I don't like them a lot more than big bulky gloves b/c I feel like I can grip the handles properly.

Cheers Cathy

**Slingshot** · 29th January 2004, 11:15

Hey Celtic, where did you get your spyke gloves from?? I got a Spyke jacket a couple of months back and I really like it so if the gloves are as good it would be kinda cool to match them up.

**phil_elvey** · 29th January 2004, 16:08

yeah, thanks for that. Keep the input coming in tho... Do you know what model of Spyke gloves you have Cathy? Has anyone tried Dririder Summit gloves, they look pretty mint. Got the motomail catalogue on the way so will have a look in there.

**Big Dog** · 29th January 2004, 16:47

I wear Orina Nibo's. For the first year %100 waterproof

For the second year will withstand a shower but not when it is driving rain.

Havn't had to test them yet for skid protection

I find that for such a large and warm glove they are very nimble. I have never had cold hands in them yet. And only about twice a year are they too hot.

Water proof brathable membrane + goretex leather and kevelar. no armour though $100 from Red Baron.

**Big Dog** · 29th January 2004, 16:50

Originally Posted by Big Dog

$100 from Red Baron.

Mine were free with my bike

**Ms Piggy** · 29th January 2004, 21:32

Originally Posted by Slingshot

Hey Celtic, where did you get your spyke gloves from?? I got a Spyke jacket a couple of months back and I really like it so if the gloves are as good it would be kinda cool to match them up.

Hey Slingshot - I got them from Motorad on Vivienne St (next to Sawyers), a guy called Kerry (I think) hooked me up he even gave me a bit of a discount

I think they were around $150-