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Waterproof gloves - recommendations

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My trusty old Alpinestars were finally laid to rest yesterday after several years of faithful service.

Any recommendations for replacements?
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One recommendation are these: http://five-gloves.com/glove/wfx2-wp/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

But I don't know much about them
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I've yet to find any actual water proof gloves that don't require wearing washing up gloves underneath. (or those free plastic gloves you get on garage forecourts). Even my Dainese ones leaked if it was raining hard enough.
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Those Alpinestar ones are the best I've had so far. But they stopped making that model a couple of years ago so I can't get a direct replacement.

These have got a lining in them for winter, which is useful http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcy ... rod/223094" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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They look pretty good.

Obviously you need waterproof winter gloves for commuting, but I'm finding it best to just wear summer gloves and get wet hands when it's warm enough. The padding on my so called waterproof ones makes them almost impossible to put back on when wet.
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Best gloves IMO are Held gloves so they would be my first choice and they have a very wide range of waterproof gloves.

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Funny enough Held have just posted a tweet on this subject this morning. Hope the info is useful.

http://www.bikeandrider.co.uk/held-twin-glove-review/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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cheers

Mixed reviews and £170.

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcy ... 89#reviews" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/held ... n-1-gloves" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Will these do?
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They certainly look waterproof......
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Sweaty hands though!
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I think Duke got some Held Goretex gloves? If goretex fails within 5 years they will fix it apparently so I was told today.
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I can't remember which gloves he's got but he certainly rates them.
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Dont get the cold protect GTX. They were good when I first got them but under two years later my hands got soaked through and 2 days later they still aren't dry.
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Are those the Richa gloves? I had heard they start off well
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Yeah the Richa, They review well but I dont think they last.

I hoping this thread brings something up. I spent 4 hours riding at the weekend with soaking hands.
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I know Duke has the Held gloves and I think they are the gortex / summer glove.

They do quite a range of waterproof gloves so maybe worth a look possibly.

Is there any Ride magazine reviews you can download ?
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I have the Air and Dry Held gloves. Totally waterproof so far and if the day starts wet but finishes warm and sunny you can just put your hands in the vented section on the way home.
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I have some RST gloves but they last for about 30 minutes before giving in.

I'll look at the Held ones Duke's got.
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Recon gloves is one of those things you can't skimp on, sadly I always have. I'll certainly never buy a pair on the internet without trying them on.
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