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What kind of gloves are warmest?
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:30 pm
by Hondagirl
Can anyone tell me what the number means after gloves name..for example Ballistic 5..what does the 5 mean? Is it warmth? If so what is the warmest you can find/what number does it go up to?
many newbie thanks.
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:24 pm
by Gadjet
That number just refers to the 'model number' so to speak. It's the 5th generation of that glove.
As for warmest? Widder or Gerbings electric gloves would be the warmest, at least when they are plugged in.
I have a pair of Joe Rocket water/windproof gloves that are insulated and have served me well in temperatures down to -5C, at least for a moderate amount of time (a couple hours)
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:00 am
by Hondagirl
thanks Gadjet. I'll check those out. Hopefully they make small sizes.
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:30 am
by slimcolo
These have worked for me for years. They did make a slight style change last year, (different manufacturer) can only find pics of new style. I have a pair of the old style ones $31+shipping (tax if in CO) in small. (like gloves from HD are $120) PM me if interested. See part "E" (decription is the same but style was changed in 07, mine are older style)
http://www.parts123.com/brand/midwestmo ... p?page=821
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:50 pm
by dean owens
i have a set of these
http://www.fieldsheer.com/2008site/ff/p ... rGlove.htm and they keep my hands nice and warm.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:59 am
by Bluebabe
On the Gerbings, I too, have small hands and was concerned with the size. I have the Gerbing G3's and they are great!
http://www.gerbing.com/Products/Gloves/G3.html
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:41 am
by coffee_brake
A big mistake lots of folks make is getting gloves (or boots) that are too snug. Without some air between the fingers and the leather to insulate, the best glove in the world would still leave you with frozen fingers!
Doubling up on socks is usually counter-productive too.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:20 pm
by shalihe74
I've had good luck with the thinsulate-lined First Gear gloves (sorry I don't have a link or more specific name). My hands (and feet) are normally like ice cubes, so riding in the "cold" (AZ cold = 50 degrees, which feels like 20 in more humid environs) is miserable for me.
These gloves keep my paws comfortably thawed, while also being (relatively) thin and allowing for good feedback from the bars.