Rain Gear Again!

[zzneonzz]

With spring aproaching i know i will be riding and here we get those showers when its sunny out. Last year i got a set of Fieldsheer riding gear that i love but my problem is gloves. What do you veterans do to keep your hands dry? Last year when i got caught in the rain my gloves were drinched and my hands were frozen. I don't want that happening again this year!!!!

 

[Greg H.]

check it out!!!! 100 of 'em for $6.49! :clap:​

http://www.utilitysafeguard.com/Glo...ustrial-Food-Service-Grade-Powdered-Gloves_2/

But, seriously! These might be just the ticket!!

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-gloves/waterproof-motorcycle-gloves/rain-off-gloves.htm​

 

[Director]

Aerostich Triple Digit Rain Covers

These are what I use. They are a 100% waterproof glove cover. They also allow some circulation, so your hands are not wet and clammy under them:

http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Aerostich-Triple-Digit-Rain-Cover-p-16447.html

Great product.

 

[NancysToy]

I have done several thing, none is perfect:

1. Use big dishwashing gloves as overgloves. Cheap solution. Reduces feel somewhat. Sweaty! Rubber bands at the top help.
2. Use vinyl or latex gloves under your regular gloves. Even cheaper. Even sweatier! Your gloves get wet for later.
3. Use aftermarket overgloves, FirstGear, Aerostitch, etc. More expensive, but not outrageous. Same other effects as #1, but may fit better. No need for the rubber bands.
4. Use neoprene fishing gloves. Good in lighter rain. Easily damaged. No protection from road rash.
5. Use aftermarket leather or textile waterproof gloves. Expensive! Most comfortable. Varying degrees of waterproof. Delightful in light rain. Some are quite warm.
6. Use Nikwax Glove-Proof. More of a renewal product for existing waterproof gloves. Not good alone.
7. Use Bear Grease, Sno-Pruf, or other boot waterproofing on leather gloves. Not bad for light rain. Won't hold out a downpour. Must dry thoroughly or it is slippery.
8. Hide under a bridge. Self-explanatory.

I always carry a pair of overgloves and overboots in my saddlebags for hard rains. I use my Sno-Prufed leather gauntlet gloves in light stuff. On long rides that start in the rain, the fishing gloves are comfortable. Nothing is 100%, all the time, as far as I am concerned, just like raingear.
-Scotty

 

[Firefly]

I hate riding in the rain. My rule is to pull into the closest bar and drink beer until it clears up.

 

[zzneonzz]

Thanks for the information. I need to look into boot covers as well i had forgot all about those. My hands were the only thing that was freezing (90 degree rain btw)

 

[Greg H.]

I hate riding in the rain. My rule is to pull into the closest bar and drink beer until it clears up.

+1 :thumbup:

 

[Greg H.]

Thanks for the information. I need to look into boot covers as well i had forgot all about those. My hands were the only thing that was freezing (90 degree rain btw)

Boot covers, indeed! I was thinking again about those at lunch today after seeing this thread.

 

[zzneonzz]

Boot covers, indeed! I was thinking again about those at lunch today after seeing this thread.

Yea all this rain is what made me start this Thread!!

 

[Greg H.]

Yea all this rain is what made me start this Thread!!

I'm taking this off-topic now.

I'm ready for a beer! Plus; it's bowling night! :cheers:

"This isn't 'Nam! This is Bowling! There are Rules here!" - Walter Sobchack

 

[sabunim5]

Thanks for the information. I need to look into boot covers as well i had forgot all about those. My hands were the only thing that was freezing (90 degree rain btw)

Totes makes a good durable boot cover. Armor All or some similar product on the inside makes them easier to get on. A old plastic bag on the inside will do the same thing. There are lots of good waterproof boots out there if you want to spend a little more.

 

[NancysToy]

Totes makes a good durable boot cover. Armor All or some similar product on the inside makes them easier to get on. A old plastic bag on the inside will do the same thing. There are lots of good waterproof boots out there if you want to spend a little more.

There are some good waterproof riding boots out there. I should have mentioned them, but none of them fit my skinny feet. My custom Bates boots are not waterproof, hence the overboots. Overboots are a bulky pain, if you can afford waterproof boots, and they fit, go that route.
-Scotty

 

[zzneonzz]

Got any known good waterproof boots? Mine are far from water proof. I don't mind spending the extra as i need a pair of boots specific for riding anyways so i can stop using my hiking boots

 

[Director]

Got any known good waterproof boots? Mine are far from water proof. I don't mind spending the extra as i need a pair of boots specific for riding anyways so i can stop using my hiking boots

Yes, I have the Alpinestars Ridge boots. They are completely waterproof. I have ridden through some very heavy rainstorms with them and kept my feet dry.
http://www.alpinestars.com/Ridge_Waterproof_Boot/pd/np/113/p/244207.html

Bruce

 

[Lucky]

Waterproof boots

I have been using boots from Cruiserworks for about 3 years now. Have ridden days on end in the pouring rain and they have yet to let water in. Just bought a pair last summer for my wife to use riding her Spyder. They are not cheap but I find them VERY comfortable and so far they are wearing well.

http://www.cruiserworks.com/

 

[crazycanuck]

little off topic but any remedy for riding jacket collars giving burns on neck:banghead:

 

[NancysToy]

little off topic but any remedy for riding jacket collars giving burns on neck:banghead:

My first suggestion is to change jackets. The ones with chamois or microfiber on the neck are very nice. Different jackets fit differently in the neck area, too. I know that isn't practical, so I would suggest weaing a turtleneck underneath. I have also just zipped up my fleece jacket that I use as a liner, to serve as a turtleneck. There are silk or poly neck gaiters that might help, too...or wear a balaclava.
-Scotty

 

[Dave Kreinbrink]

Waterproof boots

Have you tried mink oil on your boots? It works really well, but it still breathes.

Dave Kreinbrink

 

[crazycanuck]

My first suggestion is to change jackets. The ones with chamois or microfiber on the neck are very nice. Different jackets fit differently in the neck area, too. I know that isn't practical, so I would suggest weaing a turtleneck underneath. I have also just zipped up my fleece jacket that I use as a liner, to serve as a turtleneck. There are silk or poly neck gaiters that might help, too...or wear a balaclava.
-Scotty

I am going with turtlenect option because the jacket was a gift when I bought the Spyder and can't really return it, fits great but man I am walking around like a teenager with two hickeys on my neck

its a Can-am calibre jacket

 

[GeminiJane]

I always pack a pair of Seal Skinz waterproof socks - they breathe so your feet don't get sweaty/clammy. Over the years, it seems no pair of boots remain truly waterproof - the more comfortable/broken in they get, the less waterproof they become, so the socks solve that problem.

I have a tub full of gloves and never did find a perfect waterproof glove - plus depending on the weather (summer, fall, winter) I needed a variety of gloves. I finally gave up and went the medical rubber glove route. They're cheap (you can buy a box at Wal-mart) and I've even gotten two different sizes so the smaller ones fit better over my more light weight gloves and a bit larger pulls on over my winter, heated gloves. They may only hold up to a couple of days of hard rain at a time if you take them on/off several times a day but it's a cheap and dependable solution and I don't have to deal with that "lobster boy" overglove panic!