Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Motorcycle & Scooter

rfranklin

(13,200 posts)

6. Gerbings electric gloves...

Reply to momto3 (Original post)

Sun Dec 18, 2011, 08:09 PM

Dec 2011

http://gerbing.com/Products/Gloves/G3.php

I have also found the handguards combined with really good goretex insulated mittens help a lot.
Of course it is more difficult to work the controls but you can't do it all with frozen fingers.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

13 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Cold weather riding. [View all] momto3 Dec 2011 OP

I made my own riding vest. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2011 #1

Thanks. momto3 Dec 2011 #3

Windguards will help. Slows or stops the wind. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #2

I am going to look into wind guards. My bike does not have them now. momto3 Dec 2011 #4

If it's temporary just look for something universal and large. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #5

Gerbings electric gloves... rfranklin Dec 2011 #6

I may have to break down and get heated gloves. momto3 Dec 2011 #7

I've heard it argued that you don't need heated pants and gloves if your core body temp is maintain lumberjack_jeff Dec 2011 #8

I have a vest and I can tell you it may not be enough... rfranklin Dec 2011 #9

In practice? Bullshit, LOL. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #10

I avoid discomfort, so what do I know? lumberjack_jeff Dec 2011 #11

When selecting gloves edgineered Dec 2011 #12

Hand guards for less money. edgineered Dec 2011 #13