Cold weather riding gloves idea

quillenl · 2 Weeks Ago

I don't want to deal with electrics, and the weather is starting to cool. Been reading up and the consensus seems to be that your just going to get cold without electrics.

So thought a bit outside of the box while looking at new firefighting gear...

Shelby Glove FDP Elk/Pigskin Fire Gloves w/ Gore RT7100 Glove Barrier, Gold/Black - Free Shipping Online

Firefighting gloves are designed to help keep the super high temperatures outside, and your hands cooler inside. That should work both ways though! Going to give these a try in some frigid weather and see how my fingers do.

Has anyone already given firefighting gloves a try and have information about them to try? The link above was just to the first I came across, but there are much more fashionable/deterous gloves available.

fastpakr · 2 Weeks Ago

Hippo hands.

fishman115 · 2 Weeks Ago

Hey seems like a good idea..post back how they work..I'd buy some if they work..Some mornings when I leave for work it's in the 20's..

Bcrewcaptain · 2 Weeks Ago

it won't work..they will provide a barrier of sorts from the wind...but do little for insulating...they do a great job as intended but you'll end up with cold hands...I tried the ones I had skiing and froze then with no wind to speak of....

pat0021 · 2 Weeks Ago

heck the hot hands packs you can get at walmart help.

fastpakr · 2 Weeks Ago

Wind deflectors or hippo hands to stop the wind, and either insulated/heated gloves, or just good gloves and heated grips. My plan is inexpensive wind deflectors (possibly homemade) along with Semtec's heated grips for around $40, plus a new (mine are destroyed after 4 years of riding and a 40mph slide on the parkway after hitting a dear) pair of Olympia Trailblazer gloves. That combination at less than $100 should keep my hands warm in temperatures as low as I have any real interest in riding (around 20 degrees). I've done short stints at 20 with just the gloves. Adding heat and wind protection should help immensely.

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quillenl New Rider Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 26	Cold weather riding gloves idea I don't want to deal with electrics, and the weather is starting to cool. Been reading up and the consensus seems to be that your just going to get cold without electrics. So thought a bit outside of the box while looking at new firefighting gear... Shelby Glove FDP Elk/Pigskin Fire Gloves w/ Gore RT7100 Glove Barrier, Gold/Black - Free Shipping Online Firefighting gloves are designed to help keep the super high temperatures outside, and your hands cooler inside. That should work both ways though! Going to give these a try in some frigid weather and see how my fingers do. Has anyone already given firefighting gloves a try and have information about them to try? The link above was just to the first I came across, but there are much more fashionable/deterous gloves available. __________________ Vulcan 900 Custom Riding since June '08

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fishman115 saddle up BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: S.E. Mich Posts: 83	Hey seems like a good idea..post back how they work..I'd buy some if they work..Some mornings when I leave for work it's in the 20's.. __________________ Fishman President of Motor City Chapter Guardians of The Children.. (2005 Vulcan 1500 Classic)

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Bcrewcaptain Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: charlottesville, Va Posts: 279	it won't work..they will provide a barrier of sorts from the wind...but do little for insulating...they do a great job as intended but you'll end up with cold hands...I tried the ones I had skiing and froze then with no wind to speak of.... __________________ '05 1500 classic with a few upgrades....

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pat0021 IBA#34418 Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ashland, Oh Posts: 3,887	heck the hot hands packs you can get at walmart help. __________________ If you like your freedom thank a Vet! U.S. Navy Vet 2006 VN900LT

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fastpakr Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 52	Hippo hands.

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fastpakr Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 52	Wind deflectors or hippo hands to stop the wind, and either insulated/heated gloves, or just good gloves and heated grips. My plan is inexpensive wind deflectors (possibly homemade) along with Semtec's heated grips for around $40, plus a new (mine are destroyed after 4 years of riding and a 40mph slide on the parkway after hitting a dear) pair of Olympia Trailblazer gloves. That combination at less than $100 should keep my hands warm in temperatures as low as I have any real interest in riding (around 20 degrees). I've done short stints at 20 with just the gloves. Adding heat and wind protection should help immensely.

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