Are Sealskins Ultra Grip Winter gloves really waterproof?

gradiric

Need some new winter gloves for both commute and longer training rides (on road) and was thinking of the Sealskins Ultra Grip Winter gloves - described as waterproof, windproof and thermal and they don't look too bulky or go way up the sleeve. Sounds like the perfect combo, and they come in yellow, so more visible. But, from the picture, they don't look waterproof - does anyone own these and can vouch for their waterproofness? Alternatively thinking of the Sealskins All Weather Winter gloves, so feedback on those would be great too. Thanks for your opinions.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/SealS ... 360031773/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/SealS ... 360038455/

always_tyred

No, but they are as good as any other waterproof cycling glove which isn't waterproof, in my experience. They keep water out for a bit, but not all that long.

They are quite warm, quite comfortable, you have pretty good dexterity wearing them and they are somewhat breathable. By comparison to other gloves, they do pong a bit after a while, though, so pick up some bicarb next tim you are in Tesco!

I believe that they make a cycling specific glove now, with a longer cuff. That goes against my preference, so I use the ones you've linked to.

gradiric

Thanks AT - one of the reasons I'm getting new gloves is that my current ones stink - bicarb works well does it - how do you use it?

always_tyred

gradiric wrote:

Thanks AT - one of the reasons I'm getting new gloves is that my current ones stink - bicarb works well does it - how do you use it?

Just make up a solution - its weakly acidic and kills bacteria, then wash as normal. Helps for a while. Good if you spill milk anywhere as well (e.g. the passenger seat of my car :oops: )

Alternatively, pop in to your local dairy and get some UHT treatment.

biondino

It's alkaline, not acidic, in case you do something with it where this matters!

always_tyred

biondino wrote:

It's alkaline, not acidic, in case you do something with it where this matters!

So it is - that'll teach me to go from memory rather than Wikipedia.
Its actually used as a buffer solution, meaning that it will neutralize both acids and alkalis, hence my assumption, yur'onour.

andrewc3142

I bought some of these. Comfortable, not too pricey. Used them first time in really pouring, drenching rain a couple of months back. Within 10 mins started to leak at the end of the fingers. After an hour soaked. After 1:45 completely soaked, just like normal wool gloves. You could wring them out. Still wet through at the end of the day.

I sent them back and to their credit Seal Skinz replaced them without any argument.

Haven't tried out the replacements in earnest yet.

But, IMO not great for cycling since there's no padding.

always_tyred

andrewc3142 wrote:

I bought some of these. Comfortable, not too pricey. Used them first time in really pouring, drenching rain a couple of months back. Within 10 mins started to leak at the end of the fingers. After an hour soaked. After 1:45 completely soaked, just like normal wool gloves. You could wring them out. Still wet through at the end of the day.

I sent them back and to their credit Seal Skinz replaced them without any argument.

Haven't tried out the replacements in earnest yet.

But, IMO not great for cycling since there's no padding.

If you have wool gloves that take 1:45 in torrential rain to get fully soaked, you should patent them.

To be honest, I have yet to find "waterproof" gloves that keep water out better. All attempts to stay dry in torrential rain when cycling are doomed to failure.

girv73

I have a pair of SealSkinz gloves and I've found them fine in the rain, nice and warm and no problems working the controls.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/PriceDrop/12/-_-/5360033024/

Horton

I have the Endura Strikes which are more geared to mtb, but I use them on my commute. Plenty toasty enough and pretty breathable, although when it really pours your handscan feel a bit "clammy" but I think that's just the wet outer stopping the glove from breathing so well.

downfader

Hmmm the occupation health doc at work said to try leather for cycling as its better for your skin (I suffer with occassional eczema)

...cant get yellow leather though

schlepcycling

girv73 wrote:

I have a pair of SealSkinz gloves and I've found them fine in the rain, nice and warm and no problems working the controls.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/PriceDrop/12/-_-/5360033024/

I have a pair of these and they're really good, I used them on one of those Evans rides recently, 3 hours in pretty appalling conditions and no water got in. The only problem was that my hands got a bit sweaty towards the end.

Squaggles

I've got a pair of Sealskinz gloves , I think they're called 'winter race gloves' , best gloves I've ever owned . Not the woolen type ones you've linked to though .

downfader

My father loves sealskinz, he's used them for walking for years. Infact I think they were originally made for walkers so you might all find them cheaper from somewhere like cotswolds or blacks. :?

biondino

Are they really made from seal skin? If not I'm not interested*

*whale skin would also be acceptable

Gussio

gradiric wrote:

Need some new winter gloves for both commute and longer training rides (on road) and was thinking of the Sealskins Ultra Grip Winter gloves - described as waterproof, windproof and thermal and they don't look too bulky or go way up the sleeve. Sounds like the perfect combo, and they come in yellow, so more visible. But, from the picture, they don't look waterproof - does anyone own these and can vouch for their waterproofness? Alternatively thinking of the Sealskins All Weather Winter gloves, so feedback on those would be great too. Thanks for your opinions.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/SealS ... 360031773/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/SealS ... 360038455/

I have a pair of the SealSkinz Ultra Grip gloves. They are waterproof to a certain extent and warmish. Plan on coupling with a liner glove when winter sets in properly. There are no gel inserts or padding but I have not found any problems with comfort. The XL size has really long fingers and I sent back to be replaced with large. shame that they don't have any reflective patches. All in all, I am happy with them.

an rothar mor

Hello
I also have a pair of "waterproof" sealskins for the last four years and they are very good especially for my commute - the only problem I have is that the the inner liner frequently gets messed up and so I sometimes have problems getting my hands into the bloody things - but I would still recommend them - I recently tried a pair of Gore winter gloves and they seemed to be the bees knees so will possibly switch over for next winter.

chromehoof

an rothar mor wrote:

Hello
I also have a pair of "waterproof" sealskins for the last four years and they are very good especially for my commute - the only problem I have is that the the inner liner frequently gets messed up and so I sometimes have problems getting my hands into the bloody things - but I would still recommend them - I recently tried a pair of Gore winter gloves and they seemed to be the bees knees so will possibly switch over for next winter.

cool handle rothar mor. Better than a rothar beag!

an rothar mor

nó an rothar briste !

chromehoof

an rothar mor wrote:

nó an rothar briste !