Roadghost
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I've come to the conclusion that they don't exist. Prove me wrong.
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Waterproof motorcycle gauntlet gloves
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Something like this is probably your best best. Use your existing gloves for crash protection and add a waterproof layer over top.
www.ridersline.com.au
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Roadghost
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Okay, let's take a look at that ad. They are careful to refer to only the material used (100% Hydratex) as waterproof. Not necessarily the gloves themselves. Noticed this in almost all the ads for motorcycle gloves, the rest are pretty much lying. Short minutes after plunging those things into a bucket of water you'll feel it flooding through the stitched joints.
You can seal seams and clothing has successfully done it for decades. Seam seals are the first thing to fail though. If you really want waterproof, just slide a milk bag over each hand. No seams to leak. Nothing will get through from the front, some air exchange out the back so condensation shouldn't build up inside.
It can be done. Just seal all the openings with a form of plastic dip. But then you can't get your hands in.
So technically they can't be made and used. My Sidi boots have never let me down water wise but if I stepped into knee deep water they'd fail.
The problem with M/C gloves is that they require dexterity and durability so one has to define tolerable water resistance. 100% waterproof is a tough challenge.
I can stand in running water in my hiking boots and my feet stay dry. They obviously have some flexibility although not as much as gloves and many seams.
kurtrules
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Wrong
Held Chikara Gore-Tex Gloves (11) | 40% ($119.51) Off! - RevZilla
The Chikara Gore-Tex Gloves feature a unique construction with goat skin upper leather, high abrasion resistant kangaroo leather on the palm and a Gor…
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I got these on sale for 99 euros plus shipping from FC Moto.
I trust goretex as they take keen interest in the design of the garment that they are a part of.
I can give the full fledged review after my next rain ride.
Mad Mike
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Waterproof, in the context of element control, is a lot different than waterproof in the context of a watch, or foundation coating.
Think of waterproof gauntlets as having similar waterproofness as your car. You can drive most car through the worst imaginable rainstorm and you, the driver will be quite dry inside. Drive that car into into a 10'deep river and you'll see a different result -- the car is not completely waterproof. Same idea with gauntlets.
Like any textile garment made to withstand the elements, they will degrade with time and use. A good set of guantlets should keep your hands dry through a couple of years use. If you're really concerned, pay the extra for GoreTEX branded gear, it may not last longer than any other brand, but often includes a free replacement warranty should the garment ever leak under normal use.
I used to make gauntlets for telco, rail and electrical linemen working in the far north - over 20 years I never had a single leak complaint. I have a pair I use on my bikes and snowmobiles, bare hands inside. Not Gortex.
Mad Mike
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The easiest way to seal regular MC gloves is with good quality Dubbin. Use cold on fabric surfaces, warm the stuff till it's like water for painting onto seams. It's also a great lube and ice repellant when used on zippers.
Hey Gary,
If those fit like the last pair of Held gloves I bought from you which I think were size 9, then I would be interested in buying these from you.
I bought a pair of something very similar to these from GP bikes and they completely frayed apart from riding at high speeds in the highway. Maybe with handguards on the bike it would have been ok, but the wind absolutely annihilated them in a few rides. Not sure if the ones I bought were thinner or made with a different construction or materials than these however.Something like this is probably your best best. Use your existing gloves for crash protection and add a waterproof layer over top.
Motorcycle Wet Weather Gear Australia | Riders Line
Shop motorcycle wet weather gear at Riders Line. Free shipping Australia wide for orders over $50 and 30 days hassle free return or exchange.
I was pleased with these - they are waterproof and D3O armor makes them flexible to wear
www.motorcyclegear.com
Might even have a pair for sale.
FirstGear Axiom Gloves
FirstGear Axiom gloves are a medium insulated cool to cold weather glove with a waterproof liner. They are bargain priced but appear to be reasonable quality...
www.motorcyclegear.com
Roadghost
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Wrong
Held Chikara Gore-Tex Gloves (11) | 40% ($119.51) Off! - RevZilla
The Chikara Gore-Tex Gloves feature a unique construction with goat skin upper leather, high abrasion resistant kangaroo leather on the palm and a Gor…
I got these on sale for 99 euros plus shipping from FC Moto.
I trust goretex as they take keen interest in the design of the garment that they are a part of.
I can give the full fledged review after my next rain ride.
Those gloves are the bomb. Absolutely everything you could possibly want, including a ritzy price to brag about. But I'm not spending $400 to find out they're lying. There's absolutely no doubt that Gore-tex is waterproof, but I can't find enough buyer's reviews on the internet to substantiate the claims that the gloves are. Gore-tex is a material, the gloves are something else. Not really interested in sealing the joints on a new set of expensive gloves because the factory didn't either. Is there a vid around of a guy dunking his hand into a bucket of water with those things? Get back to me when you find out, or do it yourself since you have some. Wouldn't want you to ruin them though
Roadghost
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I was pleased with these - they are waterproof and D3O armor makes them flexible to wear
Might even have a pair for sale.FirstGear Axiom Gloves
FirstGear Axiom gloves are a medium insulated cool to cold weather glove with a waterproof liner. They are bargain priced but appear to be reasonable quality...
Very nice. "Waterproof, breathable Hipora® lining". Oooooh. But...that's the lining. Again, we have the salesman's play on words - "Oh no, we said the lining, we didn't say the gloves..."
Since you own some, can you tell me if you have done a couple of hours in pouring rain with them? Or just fill a sink with water and plunge your hands (with the glove on) into it for 5 minutes?
I'm not sure how those fit.
These are a touch too long in the fingers for my little paws.
Well then they might be perfect for my gangly digits. Let me know what you want for them and we’ll take it from there.
kruzuki
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My Klim Fusion gloves are Goretex lined and they keep me warm and dry enough that I use them for both skiing and riding
Nothing short of rubber dishwashing gloves will be truly waterproof on a bike. The wind forces water into the most well-constructed seams eventually.
Nothing short of rubber dishwashing gloves will be truly waterproof on a bike. The wind forces water into the most well-constructed seams eventually.
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