Lets talk ADV gloves...

kingofZroad · 02-22-2013, 08:43 PM

Looking for some gloves for adventure riding...

I currently have motocross gloves from my dirt bike gear bag and leather gloves (plain) from my "cruiser" days...

I like the idea of added protection and "features" such as a face shield wiper, etc.

I don't want to break the bank, any recommendations? Do you guys value "waterproof" gloves?

Flashmo · 02-22-2013, 09:00 PM

You don't need "Adventure" gloves. Wear what ever is comfortable for the type of riding and time of year.

I use Gauntlets, Insulated Gauntlets, and a couple pair of MX shorties.

chollo9 · 02-23-2013, 06:58 AM

Go retro!

Seriously, though, I don't think there's a better glove (for protection) than Motoport's:

http://www.motoport.com/index.php?op...&pid=23&cid=14

SnowMule · 02-23-2013, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmo

You don't need "Adventure" gloves. Wear what ever is comfortable for the type of riding and time of year.

I use Gauntlets, Insulated Gauntlets, and a couple pair of MX shorties.

This.

I wear streetbike gloves on my snowmobile.
I wear snowmobile gloves on my dirt bike.

Wear whatever the hell you want.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...sh-Gloves.aspx

fullmonte · 02-23-2013, 12:32 PM

Sometimes I wear *gasp* 661 mountain bike gloves on a dual sport ride. Conversely, I may also wear *bigger gasp* Astars moto gloves on my mtb rides.

kingofZroad · 02-23-2013, 03:47 PM

I wear my Fox and my Thor motocross gloves all the time on the mtn bike.... Been wearing both (street and dirt) on the Tiger. I guess what I am really asking is do any of you see value in "waterproof" gloves?

SnowMule · 02-23-2013, 03:50 PM

"Waterproof" gloves? No such thing.

Carry extras. Soak one pair, trade 'em out.

thegraydog · 02-23-2013, 04:44 PM

Get some handlebar mitts to fit over your barkbusters. Helps a lot with wind and rain and cold. Cheep. Take them off on hot days.

kingofZroad · 02-23-2013, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegraydog

Get some handlebar mitts to fit over your barkbusters. Helps a lot with wind and rain and cold. Cheep. Take them off on hot days.

Hey, that's a good idea for late fall rides!!

Flashmo · 02-23-2013, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnowMule

"Waterproof" gloves? No such thing.

Carry extras. Soak one pair, trade 'em out.

This^.

They will either leak...eventually, or your hand perspiration will soak them from the inside.

JoshBMW · 02-23-2013, 07:59 PM

As been said wear what ya want, take extras!

I carry at least 2 pair.

dbye · 02-25-2013, 01:24 PM

I have Klim inversion gloves. They are not waterproof. They are lined with gore tex and are wind proof. Good cool weather glove, not a winter glove.

YJake · 02-25-2013, 04:36 PM

Whatever suits your needs and is comfortable.

I wear Held Calibur gloves. A regular leather glove with some added protection and a visor wiper. After your first rain ride, they shrink to your hand's size

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...ur_gloves.html

-Jake

mcstark · 02-26-2013, 05:44 PM

I've had several pairs...being a cyclist I'm a bit of a glove whore.

Here's the skinny:

Olympia Gel Reflector: fit well, not much gel, but fell apart. Not worth the money IMHO. http://shop.olympiagloves.com/710-71...or-710-711.htm

Icon 29er: cheap, minimal padding, but very comfortable and breathable. http://www.rideicon.com/products/?productGroupId=66747

Tourmaster Adventure Gel: decent gel padding, but solid leather so not very breathable. Very comfortable. http://tourmaster.com/xcart/product....ctid=277&cat=9

Olympia Easy Rider: no padding, solid leather so not very breathable. Very comfortable. http://shop.olympiagloves.com/103-Easy-Rider-103.htm

On longer trips, I'll carry the last three with me. I usually run the Adventure Gels for the extra padding and vibration absorption. The Easy Rider is good for cool mornings with the heated grips on. The 29er is my go-to hot weather glove.

longtallsally · 02-26-2013, 08:23 PM

I rock the Motoport Kevlar Racing gloves in the summer for all temps and such.

Personally I think motocross gloves are about as worthwhile as wearing gardening or mountain biking gloves. At even reasonable speeds, I'd think they would shred.

if it's going to be cold or get cold, I just put on my regular leather Helimot gloves, or for wet use, I put on the Aerostich lobster claws.

02-22-2013, 08:43 PM	#1
kingofZroad ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Montrose, CO Oddometer: 220	Lets talk ADV gloves... Looking for some gloves for adventure riding... I currently have motocross gloves from my dirt bike gear bag and leather gloves (plain) from my "cruiser" days... I like the idea of added protection and "features" such as a face shield wiper, etc. I don't want to break the bank, any recommendations? Do you guys value "waterproof" gloves?

02-23-2013, 06:58 AM	#3
chollo9 Screwed the Pooch Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Silk Hope, NC Oddometer: 496	Go retro! Seriously, though, I don't think there's a better glove (for protection) than Motoport's: http://www.motoport.com/index.php?op...&pid=23&cid=14 __________________ If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough When you get knocked down you gotta get back up, I ain't the sharpest knife in the drawer but I know enough, to know, If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough

02-23-2013, 12:32 PM	#5
fullmonte Reformed Kneedragger Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Oddometer: 4,382	Sometimes I wear gasp 661 mountain bike gloves on a dual sport ride. Conversely, I may also wear bigger gasp Astars moto gloves on my mtb rides. __________________ "If you are looking for the typical ride to a restaurant, eat tacos, hold the middle finger over the food, stop and take a picture of a gravel road type ride, you probably won't be interested." - dlrides "A guy I know was the lead researcher for the University of Utah federally funded study of cellphone and texting use while driving. He found that your twice as dangerous as a drunk while using your cell phone and I think it was up to six times worse if the driver was texting."-dakardad

02-23-2013, 03:50 PM	#7
SnowMule nope.gif Joined: Jul 2009 Location: I LIVE IN A GIANT BUCKET Oddometer: 16,051	"Waterproof" gloves? No such thing. Carry extras. Soak one pair, trade 'em out. __________________ Spewer of the poignant non sequitur

02-23-2013, 07:59 PM	#11
JoshBMW Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle Wa Oddometer: 259	As been said wear what ya want, take extras! I carry at least 2 pair. __________________ Josh "Integrity, justice, courage, and action - without these, a person is of no consequence." Don Nelson my friend gone from us, 06/06/04.

02-22-2013, 09:00 PM	#2
Flashmo Whatever... Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Vagabond Hippie Oddometer: 2,462	You don't need "Adventure" gloves. Wear what ever is comfortable for the type of riding and time of year. I use Gauntlets, Insulated Gauntlets, and a couple pair of MX shorties.

02-23-2013, 03:47 PM	#6
kingofZroad ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Montrose, CO Oddometer: 220	I wear my Fox and my Thor motocross gloves all the time on the mtn bike.... Been wearing both (street and dirt) on the Tiger. I guess what I am really asking is do any of you see value in "waterproof" gloves?

02-23-2013, 04:44 PM	#8
thegraydog 2 wheels X 6 ways Joined: Aug 2004 Location: the Coconino Oddometer: 423	Get some handlebar mitts to fit over your barkbusters. Helps a lot with wind and rain and cold. Cheep. Take them off on hot days.

02-25-2013, 01:24 PM	#12
dbye Happy Days Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Jersey Shore Oddometer: 96	I have Klim inversion gloves. They are not waterproof. They are lined with gore tex and are wind proof. Good cool weather glove, not a winter glove. __________________ Dave 2011 DRZ 400

02-25-2013, 04:36 PM	#13
YJake History Repeats... Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Central FL Oddometer: 203	Whatever suits your needs and is comfortable. I wear Held Calibur gloves. A regular leather glove with some added protection and a visor wiper. After your first rain ride, they shrink to your hand's size http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...ur_gloves.html -Jake __________________ Commuting Daily

02-26-2013, 05:44 PM	#14
mcstark Oilhead convert Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Bflo, NY Oddometer: 930	I've had several pairs...being a cyclist I'm a bit of a glove whore. Here's the skinny: Olympia Gel Reflector: fit well, not much gel, but fell apart. Not worth the money IMHO. http://shop.olympiagloves.com/710-71...or-710-711.htm Icon 29er: cheap, minimal padding, but very comfortable and breathable. http://www.rideicon.com/products/?productGroupId=66747 Tourmaster Adventure Gel: decent gel padding, but solid leather so not very breathable. Very comfortable. http://tourmaster.com/xcart/product....ctid=277&cat=9 Olympia Easy Rider: no padding, solid leather so not very breathable. Very comfortable. http://shop.olympiagloves.com/103-Easy-Rider-103.htm On longer trips, I'll carry the last three with me. I usually run the Adventure Gels for the extra padding and vibration absorption. The Easy Rider is good for cool mornings with the heated grips on. The 29er is my go-to hot weather glove. __________________ Regards, Mark 2003 BMW R1150GS

02-26-2013, 08:23 PM	#15
longtallsally Yeah I'm a chick Joined: Apr 2006 Location: BACK IN THE STATES!!! Oddometer: 3,450	I rock the Motoport Kevlar Racing gloves in the summer for all temps and such. Personally I think motocross gloves are about as worthwhile as wearing gardening or mountain biking gloves. At even reasonable speeds, I'd think they would shred. if it's going to be cold or get cold, I just put on my regular leather Helimot gloves, or for wet use, I put on the Aerostich lobster claws. __________________ [quote=Insert witty comment here]

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