What kind of gloves are warmest?

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Hondagirl · #1 Unread post by **Hondagirl** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:30 pm

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.

Gadjet · #2 Unread post by **Gadjet** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:24 pm

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)

Hondagirl · #3 Unread post by **Hondagirl** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:00 am

thanks Gadjet. I'll check those out. Hopefully they make small sizes.

slimcolo · #4 Unread post by **slimcolo** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:30 am

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

dean owens · Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:50 pm

i have a set of these http://www.fieldsheer.com/2008site/ff/p ... rGlove.htm and they keep my hands nice and warm.

Bluebabe · #6 Unread post by **Bluebabe** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:59 am

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

coffee_brake · Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:41 am

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.

shalihe74 · #8 Unread post by **shalihe74** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:20 pm

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.