Winter glove recommendation

[jaster]

I have a decent pair of deer skin gloves which work well until the temps get below 40 degrees. The Lee Parks DeerTours PCi gloves were at the top of my list but, from reviews here, it looks like they're not a good choice below 40 degrees. So, without spending more than the $120 I was looking at on the Lee Parks, what is a good winter glove? Any links to a good sale are welcome too.

I'm still on a 28A alternator so heated grips are not an option right now. After I manage to upgrade the alternator, I'll get heated grips.

[juddspaintballs]

since you're probably not going with electrics...
http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/held/ice_breaker_motorcycle_gloves.html

[Hoosier]

Check out First Gear gloves. They are not cheap but sure do work. If you are not powering any other accessories you should be ok. I could run down to 40 degrees and then the insulated gloves were not warm enough. With the heated gloves I can run in 20 degrees like last Saturday here in Northern Indiana. My cut off in cold weather is probably 25 degrees for comfortable riding. I have a heavy snowmobile suit but I have trouble keeping fog down in the helmet. I need to open he face sheild every time I stop.

[sherob]

+1 on the FirstGear gloves ;) I've had mine now for a couple of years :cool: Of course now that I own Held's, I'd probably shell out for the Held Ice Breakers. You just can't beat the protection and comfort of Held's ;)

[Blrfl]

Olympia makes some decent winter gloves that won't break the bank. They're not as good as my Helds, but mine have held up very well and are less than half the price.

--Mark

[Eclipse327]

I have been using an inexpensive pair of Alpinstar gloves. They cost $35 about 2 years ago. The have worked great down to about 15 degrees.


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[swilliams1005]

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/gloves/first_gear/commander_motorcycle_gloves.html

Take a look at these i just recently bought a pair and like them alot very comfortable and warm.

[Biker George]

http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/tour_master/winter_elite_motorcycle_gloves.html

While not cheap, these are outstanding winter gloves. They also include a "pop out" cover for rain that hides in the gauntlet.

VERY warm...have ridden comfortably in the mid-30s.

Regards,

-Geo

[zombiebritts]

Just a thought. What about keeping your deerskin gloves on and putting these over top? I know that when stuck in the cold , a rain suit over what you have on adds a layer of protection that helps against the cold.



http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/aerostich_triple_digit_glove/index.html

[UNTMatt]

I was going to help but with the price limit, my hands are tied.

I have the Held Ice Breakers and they work great but they are $120 or so...

[Bones]

You can install DualStar heated grips for less than the cost of a decent pair of winter gloves, then ride with whatever gloves you like. My $.02

[juddspaintballs]

you could always slap on a pair of hippo hands for about $60 too...

[jaster]

You can install DualStar heated grips for less than the cost of a decent pair of winter gloves, then ride with whatever gloves you like. My $.02

The power draw is minimal (36W) but I've never used heated grips before. I thought the heated grips I'd seen in the past were 100W which is why I wasn't considering them. Since you're wearing insulated gloves, how much of the heat actually reaches you hands? I do have handlebar risers but the grip heaters and mirror deflectors would be cheaper than many of the gloves recommended.

Also, would these require a larger grip to be installed? Or do you simply remove your old grips, install these, then reinstall your old grips? I have the BMW grips if that makes any difference.

[Lou65]

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/gloves/first_gear/commander_motorcycle_gloves.html

Take a look at these i just recently bought a pair and like them alot very comfortable and warm.

I bought these on your recommendation and like them
also have Olympic Leather gauntlet gloves ($80) that I like
but probably not water proof...

The Foxcreek deerskin unlined for warmer days sure do feel
good and are beautiful...($32)

[mjhenne]

You can re-install the old grips or use your BMW grips (I have the BMW grips). Use some sort of grip adhesive to lube the inside of the grips and they will slide right on over the heating elements easily.

I have a pair of http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/11/97/691/ITEM/Olympia-4350-All-Season-I-Gloves.aspx
and the heat from the grips gets through pretty well. These are not all that heavily insulated but for me they work down to 30 degrees. I haven't ridden any distance colder than that but think they might work. Biggest problem I've had with gloves is my hands sweating and the glove not dealing with the moisture properly which can make your hands REALLY cold. These Oly 4350s keep my hands dry enough to keep warm all day. On multi day cold weather rides I need to bring the gloves inside at the end of the day and open them up as wide as they will go to allow them to dry out. If not the gloves feel clammy the next day.

[Bones]

Since you're wearing insulated gloves, how much of the heat actually reaches you hands?

Also, would these require a larger grip to be installed? Or do you simply remove your old grips, install these, then reinstall your old grips? I have the BMW grips if that makes any difference.


Jason, I don't wear insulated gloves, I wear the Held Steve's I wear normally. That's one of the best things about heated grips: they add heat to your hands, whereas insulated gloves attempt to retain the heat that your body is trying to send to your hands.

FWIW, I have the Honda OEM heated grips, but if I were to to it over I'd go the Dual Star route, probably with BMW grips. You can install whatever grips you want over the heating elements. Some people wire in a Heatroller to dial in a precise heat level, but the hi/low switch that comes with the set seems to work fine.

[Gug]

http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/tour_master/winter_elite_motorcycle_gloves.html

While not cheap, these are outstanding winter gloves. They also include a "pop out" cover for rain that hides in the gauntlet.

VERY warm...have ridden comfortably in the mid-30s.

Regards,

-Geo

+ to that...

[UNTMatt]

The dual-stars are much less than any good winter glove and will keep your hands warmer.

My Held Icebreakers are only good until the low 40's and then my finger tips go numb. I can't add heated grips of any kind due to my throttle lock so in January I'll be adding the Gerbing G3 gloves to my arsenal.

[Bones]

I can't add heated grips of any kind due to my throttle lock...

Matt, you can always add these (http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Aerostich-Warm-Wrap-Grips-p-16731.html). I used a set on a previous mount and currently have them set up for the passenger grips on my ST. Not as convenient as permanent grip heaters, but they crank out the Btu's.

[jaster]

I can't add heated grips of any kind due to my throttle lock so in January I'll be adding the Gerbing G3 gloves to my arsenal.

Why? I've never had heated grips so I'm still not sure how the wiring works out on the throttle side. What types of throttle locks are incompatible with heated grips? Would a Throttlemeister be compatible?

[jaster]

I'm hearing from multiple groups that heated grips are the way to go. Since they only draw 3A, I'm going that route. I just finished ordering the heated grips, EC 20A switch (recommended here previously), Stebel Nautilus, and Tour Master Caliber overpants. Some of it is being shipped from a warehouse but I hope to have some of it this week (or all if I get real lucky!!!). New Enough was great to talk to about a couple concerns on the pants plus they gave money to the group (every dollar counts, right?).

Yeah, I'm a little excited. :clap2: Can't wait to get the grips installed and test them. :biker:

[juddspaintballs]

Hmmmm. Now I'm thinking I wanna go that route over making my own heated gloves. I just may get those grips too, they look simple to install.

[Xantee]

I'm going to go against the grain.

If you want great cold protection, but don't want the expense of heated gear and don't want the > $100 specialty cold-weather motorcycle gloves, try some hunting or outdoor sports mitts.

I've got these: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=Search_Results_NYR&id=0047653960360a&navCount=3&podId=0047653&parentId=&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=XH&rid=&parentType=&indexId=cat602172&hasJS=true

They are waterproof, windproof, have extra-long gauntlets, and 450 grams of insulation. The only drawback is that there is no crash or abrasion protection. But I gladly accept this deficiency in exchange for the cold protection. I've worn them in temps as low as 30 F at highway speeds and they do the job. And before anybody slams me for not recognizing how good heated gloves are -- I'm quite sure they are the best overall cold weather protection for the motorcyclist..... but if I bought a pair for me, I'd have to get a pair for my wife too, and then the expenses all double downhill from there. :(

[ST13Fred]

Years ago I bought a pair of Iditarod (Alaska dog sled) mittens from Cabellas' in XXL, for $20, with the open gautlet (no elastic knit). While riding, it is easy to pull the bare left hand out (w/mitten between the legs) to do something requiring dexterity. A mitten in at least 1 size larger than normal is quite warm. I may look for this style in Gore-Tex as the above are so warm, my hands get clammy in temps above 40.

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[georgiast]

I have a set of the Aerostich wrap arounds too. Can't run them very long or your hands will get too HOT!

They work great, and you get used to the lumpy feeling after a little while.



Matt, you can always add these (http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Aerostich-Warm-Wrap-Grips-p-16731.html). I used a set on a previous mount and currently have them set up for the passenger grips on my ST. Not as convenient as permanent grip heaters, but they crank out the Btu's.

[UNTMatt]

since you're probably not going with electrics...
http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/held/ice_breaker_motorcycle_gloves.html

I have these gloves and for non-electric gear, they are the best cold weather gloves I've put on my hands. Comfortable, waterproof, windproof, visor wiper, top of the line materials, you can't go wrong with these gloves.

[Bowman]

do you have the web sight to get the gloves

[nybryan]

I wear summer gloves year round as i like to feel the controls. Add heated grips and these http://www.quadboss.com/qbweb.nsf/Products/2BC3962674F8D91286256E7E0060EC95?opendocument and your done. I perfer these over hippo hands after having owned both

[Tor]

Using Held Narvik. They don't make them any more. Instead they came out with Held Icebreaker. To me, the construction looks very similar. The Narviks are very warm (and probably the Icebreakers too), but also bulky. Still feel the heated grips through them.

[GRN]

Why? I've never had heated grips so I'm still not sure how the wiring works out on the throttle side. What types of throttle locks are incompatible with heated grips? Would a Throttlemeister be compatible?

Should be... the issue is with the more traditional throttle locks that mount on the inside ends of the grips conflicting with the wiring.



With heated grips, I would still like to find a pair of gloves that have insulation everywhere BUT on the palms and inside/gripside of the fingers to keep precise feel of the controls. The top of my hands gets real cold even with Help Profi's and lightweight bergelene liners.

[SteveST1300]

Greg I have some gloves I got at the MC show several years ago that are just what you are looking for. I will pm you with the details when I go down to the house next week to pack.

[GRN]

Greg I have some gloves I got at the MC show several years ago that are just what you are looking for. I will pm you with the details when I go down to the house next week to pack.

:bow1: Thanks, Steve! :cool:

[Blue STreak]

Electrics. There is no comparison. More warmth with less bulk. Gerbing or Warm'n'safe.

Make sure you use a heat 'troller, or they'll get hot enough cause pain.

[nybryan]

forget the winter gloves get these I love them been using them for years

http://www.quadboss.com/qbweb.nsf/Products/2BC3962674F8D91286256E7E0060EC95?opendocument

If you have heated grips you won't need anymore then these for twenty bucks no matter how cold you ride in. I ride with unlined riding gloves year round with this set up. LOVE them

[GRN]

forget the winter gloves get these I love them been using them for years

http://www.quadboss.com/qbweb.nsf/Products/2BC3962674F8D91286256E7E0060EC95?opendocument

If you have heated grips you won't need anymore then these for twenty bucks no matter how cold you ride in. I ride with unlined riding gloves year round with this set up. LOVE them

I have considered those... but I'm not wild about the potential delay with getting my left hand back in if I need to use it for something else while riding... I hold out for the right gloves.

[STeveDT]

Check out First Gear gloves. They are not cheap but sure do work. If you are not powering any other accessories you should be ok. I could run down to 40 degrees and then the insulated gloves were not warm enough. With the heated gloves I can run in 20 degrees like last Saturday here in Northern Indiana. My cut off in cold weather is probably 25 degrees for comfortable riding. I have a heavy snowmobile suit but I have trouble keeping fog down in the helmet. I need to open he face sheild every time I stop.

Hey Hoosier, Try a Bombardier BVS2 helmet. I run one on my sled and have absolutely no fogging. I never thought that would be possible with an unheated shield. It is a little "spendy" though.