What say the fount as to the best?
Or those gloves at petrol stations in an emergency. -- Nige, BMW K1200S Range Rover Vogue Aprilia RSV Mille
I meant to try them, as the GTX ones i bought last year leak like ****. -- Nige, BMW K1200S Range Rover Vogue Aprilia RSV Mille
I've got some of those and have had them for over 3 years. They're nice lightweight and waterproof. The stitching came apart on mine after about 12 months, on the bit where they attach the Goretex label just behind the wrist (IYSWIM). Took them back to Heine Gerricke and they said they'd replace them if I went back with the receipt as stitching was guaranteed for 3 years. Never did find it, but as it doesn't really impact on weatherproofing, I've lived with it rather than pursue my rights. I'd recommend, but keep hold of your receipt for anything you buy from HG.
I find the cuffs on HG gloves are quite slim compared to some of the alternatives, so they don't fit over winter jackets very well.
Daytona - if you can find 'em. GLF used to do 'em, but dunno if they still do. Needless to say, they ain't cheap. -- Krusty '03 Tiger 955i '02 MV Senna (for sale) '96 Tiger (for sale) '79 Fantic Hiro 250 (for sale) '81 Corvette (for sale)
Alpinestars ST-1 Drystar gloves have been the best waterproof glove I have used. Light enough for summer use. Warm enough for cooler months with heated grips. http://www.alpinestars.com/ST1_Drystar_Gloves/pd/np/143/p/352602.html J&S stock them according to Google but their website is kaput.
I have those. In my experience though, they need to be used with the cuffs under a waterproof jacket in prolonged heavy rain conditions. -- +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Fisher at Home: | | Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest * 2 Yamaha WR250Z | | Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" | +----------------------------------------------------------------+
yes, most *summer* gloves will need to be worn so. I wear them tucked inside the sleeve of my leather jacket. If it rains heavily I put my oversuit on. This overlaps the leather jacket sleeve and the elasticated cuff forms a fairly waterproof seal.
My leather jacket sleeves are too tight to do that, but the sleeves of the lightweight Alpinestars waterproof I use in the summer works well enough over the glove cuffs in most 'normal' rain. If embarking on a long journey (not often these days it has to be said) I also carry an old pair of nylon waterproof mittens. Helly Hansen I think they are (the labels have dropped off but they are blue). Deployed at the same time as Furygan spats for boots if monsoon conditions are encountered. -- +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Fisher at Home: | | Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest * 2 Yamaha WR250Z | | Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" | +----------------------------------------------------------------+
That happened to mine too, except it was the stitching on one of the fingers. Not impressed. And I lost the receipt.
I really like these : http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product.asp?ProductID=1055 They've been my first choice gloves for ages. They're too thick when it's really hot, of course, but they're the best compromise between feel and waterproof-ness I've tried.