Gloves

[Pint6x]

My Akito gloves are starting to unravel and need replacing.

I would like something which is somewhere in between a summer glove and a winter glove i.e. warmer than a summer glove but not as thick as some of the winter mitts on offer.

Preferably something with a cuff which can be velcroed (round the sleeve of my jacket).

Preferably something with decent protection over the back of the hand.

And a glove which is fairly waterproof, but made primarily of leather.

None of the BMW gloves look like they would help me - i know about the elkskin gloves that Aerostitch do, but i prefer something with a cuff / gauntlett thing.

Any suggestions ?

cheers - phil - 6x

 

[shuck raider]

Your job specification is remarkably similar to mine. I think I found what I'm looking for in a pair of Alpinestar Jet Road gloves. These are in between summer and winter weight, have velcro cuffs and that 'knuckle-duster' pre-formed carbon stuff on the back. Mostly leather construction with some textile bits. Also have Gore-Tex lining so presumably waterproof, tho' I haven't tried 'em in the wet just yet. Definitely warm, haven't really needed the heated grips in last four weeks riding. Very pleased so far.

Retail at about 65 - 70 quid, although I found mine in a big 'bargain box' in Charles Hurst's in Belfast - they are no longer Alpinestar stockists so they were knocking 'em out at half price. They may still have some left, the box was there on Saturday but I didn't rummage. 02890 381721, ask for Motorcycle division.

 

[shuck raider]

Ooops, forgot a wee piccie:

 

[Paul Narramore]

Heine Gericke 'lobster claw' gloves - won a best buy 'Bike' magazine award, warm and dry, and with thin inner gloves, just fine for the Winter.

 

[Schtum]

Belstaff Dri-Sport. Available here..... for £60 which is a bargain. ISTR paying £80 for mine at the NEC 3 years ago. Completely waterproof, excellent protection and good feel.

I don't understand the affection for HG Pathans. Surely they provide about as much crash protection as a wet paper bag and they're designed to be worn in the winter, when you're arguably more likely to come off your bike......

 

[BawdyMonk]

I've had my Dianese Panther Goretex gloves for nearly 2 years and they're the best gloves I've ever had, four of us were in the mountains yesterday, at 6000ft, well above the snowline, I was the only one who wasn't complaining of cold hands, 100% waterproof as well