Genuine 100% waterproof overgloves

**Quasievil** · 11th May 2006, 12:39

Most riders do not wear 100% waterproof gloves correctly hence they get wet, waterproofs should have the cuffs tucked into the sleeves, if outside they will get wet. Say what ya like its a fact.
My waterproofs are 100% waterproof end o story

**Ixion** · 11th May 2006, 12:41

The thing is though, even assuming that a pair of leather gloves is indeed 100% waterproof (I'm yet to be convinced, but I'm an old curmudeon) , the leather still becomes soggy and waterlogged in heavy rain. And heavy , soggy , waterlogged gloves are a nuisance , even if your hands remain dry.

Overglubs would prevent that.

**Paul in NZ** · 11th May 2006, 12:47

Originally Posted by SpankMe

Used to use four finger, but recently changed to two as it gives better grip of the bars when hard accelerating.

I always have two finger on brake and clutch when riding.

You will just have to take it from me that you will need all you fingers for the brakes and clutch on the 26 year old Guzzi and NOT all your fingers for hanging on unless it's a bumpy road...

**crashe** · 11th May 2006, 15:17

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Most riders do not wear 100% waterproof gloves correctly hence they get wet, waterproofs should have the cuffs tucked into the sleeves, if outside they will get wet. Say what ya like its a fact.
My waterproofs are 100% waterproof end o story

But thats if you are riding a sportsbike...

If you are riding a cruiser, then the gloves go on the outside of the jacket sleeve...

Its all in where the handlebars are positioned..

Sportbike hands facing down so under jacket sleeve so that the water runs over the glove.

Cruiser hands are held up high and facing forward... so gloves over sleeves... water doesnt go down the sleeve.

**scumdog** · 11th May 2006, 16:14

Originally Posted by Ixion

The thing is though, even assuming that a pair of leather gloves is indeed 100% waterproof (I'm yet to be convinced, but I'm an old curmudeon) , the leather still becomes soggy and waterlogged in heavy rain. And heavy , soggy , waterlogged gloves are a nuisance , even if your hands remain dry.

Overglubs would prevent that.

I agree - these items look like the dogs nuts when it comes to dry hands, - and more classy than bread-bags..

**ZeroIndex** · 11th May 2006, 17:25

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Most riders do not wear 100% waterproof gloves correctly hence they get wet, waterproofs should have the cuffs tucked into the sleeves, if outside they will get wet. Say what ya like its a fact.
My waterproofs are 100% waterproof end o story

which waterproof gloves do you sell? the leather ones i got from you are nice, but they get very..... very wet

**Quasievil** · 11th May 2006, 21:56

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

which waterproof gloves do you sell? the leather ones i got from you are nice, but they get very..... very wet

I have Hydro Pro leather combo, and they are waterproof, made of 4 layers of material, quite complicated bits of kit, be here in one week.

Leather alone aint waterproof

**Motu** · 11th May 2006, 22:23

Originally Posted by crashe

But thats if you are riding a sportsbike...

If you are riding a cruiser, then the gloves go on the outside of the jacket sleeve...

Its all in where the handlebars are positioned..

Sportbike hands facing down so under jacket sleeve so that the water runs over the glove.

Cruiser hands are held up high and facing forward... so gloves over sleeves... water doesnt go down the sleeve.

Works the same with boots too,water runs down the leg and into the boots - so I always keep my feet higher than my shoulders in the rain....

**Ixion** · 11th May 2006, 22:32

Highway pegs and a low seat? Way to go.

**Lou Girardin** · 12th May 2006, 07:51

I tried something very similar back in the '70s. I gave them away, the feel was really strange, and with modern brakes I want two fingers free for braking.
I have two pairs of Spidi H2Out gloves and they are waterproof, even after two hours of heavy rain.
But Quasi is right about the cuffs. I've lost count of the guys that moan about their gloves leaking and discover that they wear the jkt cuffs inside the gloves.

**KLOWN** · 12th September 2006, 12:14

I own a pair of these gloves and find them really good, they do feel a bit weird to start off with but I have been out in a hail storm with these and my hands and gloves were perfectly dry, even with cuffs under the over glove. Because they have a drawstring closer at the top and it stopped all the rain coming in (as long as its pulled tight) I also like the ninja turtle look, im gonna get a green suit and paint a shell on it. hehehehehe

I also wear them in the morning on teh way to uni because my hands were sooooo cold and they really do stop the wnid and cold getting through! I have talked to a couple of other kb'ers who own this product before I bought it and they gave it the thumbs up, here is the link http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=30865