Waterproof gloves

Big_Ring_Rider

This time of year I'm wearing the Assos early winter glove, which is fine in dry, cold weather, but having just spent a couple of hours in a torential downpour, they just aren't up to it. Weighed down in water = cold hands.

So, does the eternal wet weather glove exist?

Failing that, I could harden up, but when it gets to the point I can't feel my brake levers or shift gears, well it gets interesting!

philwint

I have some sealskinz ones that worked well through last year's awful v cold & wet winter

Fairly sure they are these:http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-all-weather-cycling-gloves/

chris_bass

I have tried a few waterproof gloves and some have been ok but given enough rain they all start to leak eventually, i now have some neoprene gloves and they are much better, the wetter they get the warmer they get!

i got mine for about £20 from ebay (at work at the mo and its blocked so cant post a link).

only problem is they take ages to dry out,

thegreatdivide

Get a pair of Assos Rain Gloves. Neoprene gets wet and warms up = toasty fingers. I bought a pair off a BR member at the start of the year and wore them through some horrendous, freezing sleet and rain but always came home with warm hands.

schlepcycling

thegreatdivide wrote:

Get a pair of Assos Rain Gloves. Neoprene gets wet and warms up = toasty fingers. I bought a pair off a BR member at the start of the year and wore them through some horrendous, freezing sleet and rain but always came home with warm hands.

+1

shamrock134

Or Endura Nemos

markyone

philwint wrote:

I have some sealskinz ones that worked well through last year's awful v cold & wet winter

Fairly sure they are these:http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-all-weather-cycling-gloves/

I have these really good

Big_Ring_Rider

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll look into the sealskinz, but after posting this original topic I found the assos ones and am quite tempted

markyone

markyone wrote:

philwint wrote:

I have some sealskinz ones that worked well through last year's awful v cold & wet winter

Fairly sure they are these:http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-all-weather-cycling-gloves/

I have these really good

I eat my words :oops: after 40 miles in pouring down rain these gloves finally got wet today oh well
then back home with soaking wet gloves.
So I am now on the look out for water proof gloves.

ugo.santalucia

Dry and warm hands in light rain is possible, dry and warm hands in a downpour is impossible. If the gloves are water tight, like sealskins, water will penetrate from the wrists. In addition, the water evaporating away from the surface of the glove will chill your hands to the bone.
In a downpour, nothing really works... maybe ski gloves, but then you can't change gears or brake properly, which is even worse

glasgowbhoy

markyone wrote:

markyone wrote:

philwint wrote:

I have some sealskinz ones that worked well through last year's awful v cold & wet winter

Fairly sure they are these:http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-all-weather-cycling-gloves/

I have these really good

I eat my words :oops: after 40 miles in pouring down rain these gloves finally got wet today oh well
then back home with soaking wet gloves.
So I am now on the look out for water proof gloves.

http://www.surfdome.com/xcel_wetsuits_- ... ack-130318

patrickf

ugo.santalucia wrote:

Dry and warm hands in light rain is possible, dry and warm hands in a downpour is impossible. If the gloves are water tight, like sealskins, water will penetrate from the wrists. In addition, the water evaporating away from the surface of the glove will chill your hands to the bone.
In a downpour, nothing really works... maybe ski gloves, but then you can't change gears or brake properly, which is even worse

And as with most "waterproof" things on hands and especially feet, once the water gets in it stays in. Makes for a nice squishy feeling.

I have Sealskins waterproof gloves and when fairly cold still require merino liners due to damp/sweat cooling to freezing.

Also, the Sealskins have only survived a season before the liner inside goes stupid every time they're washed

Needless to say, I'm in the market for some good warm winter gloves. I don't care about waterproof. Give me warm and something that doesn't feel like I'm paddling when wet.

crankycrank

Try some silk glove liners. Most are very thin so don't add bulk to your gloves, not too expensive and retain warmth when wet. Do a search on Amazon for various styles and feedback from users. They come in different thicknesses and styles for different uses.

snipsnap

Anyone tried the prendas air tunnel gloves?

I'm pretty close to ordering a pair -currently using their early winter roubaix liners which I've found excellent, but with with the expected cold snap due this week, I know their not going to be sufficient for the oncoming cold.

These aren't pitched as waterproof, but from the description seems they are more like a softshell at repelling water and keeping the wind and cold out.

Be interested to hear any views on these.....everything I've got from prendas is top notch so far.....

scottishgeek

shamrock134 wrote:

Or Endura Nemos

+1 for the Endura Nemos. I bought a pair at the weekend and got to try them put for the first time today. Very pleased.