cold weather gloves

[1100XX]

I would like to purchase a pair of cold weather gloves for the upcoming fall riding season. I want them to be Gore-Tex (waterproof), and have some protection (armor/padding). Any recommendations ?

[denisep]

I have these:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-gloves/orina-gloves/orina-118/

I wear them alot, especially if there is going to be any precipitation in the cooler/cold weather.  

I also have the Tourmaster Synergy heated gloves which are even better, but take a little more time to thread thru my jacket, plug in, etc.  

The orina's can be bought here:

http://www.adventuremotogear.com/gloves-c-26.html

[Wockman]

My hands are kind of sensitive to cold. Several of my fingers have been frostbitten (when I lived in Alaska).  I also don't care much for most "winter" gloves I find them to be too bulky and it is difficult to operate the levers and switches. So I've tried several brands of gloves before I settled on these -->http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/cortech_by_tour_master/scarab_winter_motorcycle_gloves.html

I'm pretty happy with them I think they are a good trade off of insulation vs bulk.  

Last year I installed some Oxford heated grips and absolutely love them.  I'll never have another bike without them...

[jacksonFZ1]

+1 on the Cortech Scarab gloves.
Best cold weather gloves I've owned. Very tactile but still keep me warm.

[mugwump58]

Held Icebreakers. Since I've stopped smoking I don't break out the Gerbings until nearly the end of the season.

[1100XX]

Thank You for all the replies. I am continuing to research my options.

[Rude_Rydah]

Another Cortech owner here, very happy with them.

I have a big bulky pair of gloves that don't come out until temps reach near freezing.

I ride 22 miles one way, almost all highway and they've served me well.

[denisep]

I have a big bulky pair of gloves that don't come out until temps reach near freezing.

I break out the Orina's when it gets below 30 degrees..   above 30, I wear gauntlet, lined Fox Creek leather deerskin gloves..    Heck-- I'm not really cold until it drops below 25  

[Netminder]

I break out the Gerbings around December. My hands ache when they get cold.

[Nimh]

I've been using a pair of JR Nitrogen gloves for the past couple of seasons.  They've kept my hands warm in some pretty heavy downpours down to around 40-45F, but any lower and I'll use the electric gloves.  They're looking a little long in the tooth lately.  

My hands are kind of sensitive to cold. Several of my fingers have been frostbitten (when I lived in Alaska).  I also don't care much for most "winter" gloves I find them to be too bulky and it is difficult to operate the levers and switches. So I've tried several brands of gloves before I settled on these -->http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/cortech_by_tour_master/scarab_winter_motorcycle_gloves.html

I'm pretty happy with them I think they are a good trade off of insulation vs bulk.  

Last year I installed some Oxford heated grips and absolutely love them.  I'll never have another bike without them...

Is there a thumb squeegee on the Cortechs?  These look great.

[Fav]

I've got Held winter gloves or heated gloves

[J.R.]

Is there a thumb squeegee on the Cortechs?  These look great.

I also have these gloves, and they worked very well combined with my grip heaters.  I've ridden down to 5 degrees and not had an issue with my hands (toes were another story).  They don't have a squeegee, but I bought a little wiper called a red light swipe, or somthing along those lines.  It was like $5 and is just a little wiper blade that velcros around your finger.

[Mastros2]

I will be buying the Cortech Scarab gloves soon for the winter.  Currently, I have a pair of olympias but they are too bulky for my taste.  I'll donate them to my father-in-law.

[Medic09]

My wife gets cold easily.  She just bought a pair of Tour Master gloves, I don't know what model.  Riding all day in cold rain on Sunday her hands were happy.  What's more, I noticed at night that the reflective piping on her gloves was really quite noticeable.  Little bonus there...

[turboderek]

I have used a set of Tour Master Cold Front Carbon Gloves for the last two winters.  I ride at least 2 hours a day 5 days a week.  The gloves have held up fine and have zero leaks.  My winter temperatures is a low as 30 degrees in the morning and 45 degrees on the way home.  

[Bad Dad]

Here's the one with the squeegee.   http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/tour_master/winter_elite_motorcycle_gloves.html  

[chromekid01]

My personal favorite is the Olympia coldthrottle gloves they work well for me both cold and into the moderate heat

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/COLD-THROTTLE-ALL-SEASON-GLOVES-BLACK-LG-4370_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50425QQihZ014QQitemZ330213355831QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[98SVT_LEO]

Teknic Cyclone  

They have substantial protection; carbon fiber knuckles and fingers, lined with kevlar and a gauntlet wrap.

They are 100% waterproof and have a warm but thin insultation.  I've ridden in 40 degree temps with no issues.  

I really like these because they are h20 proof, warm, and I can still have a good feel for the controls.  Considering the Cyclone's are discountined, I would go with the aforementioned Cortech gloves.

Here is a link for some cyclones for huge hands: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mens-Waterproof-Cold-Weather-Glove-Street-3XL-Black_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ50425QQihZ017QQitemZ270248496833QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V  

[jtx]

I think I have the warm weather version of the Cortech Scarabs, because they certainly don't keep my hands warm after an hour and half in the 40-50 degree range, even with cotton liners under them.

They look almost identical to the winter Scarabs, but the winter ones are a bit bulkier and say 'winter' on the wrist strap.

Anyone had any experience with these?:
http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/tour_master/polar_tex_motorcycle_gloves.html

They are almost $25 cheaper

[jtx]

So after reading the thread, I've compiled a list of links to recommended gloves, we need a vote of some sort going here:
I think member chromekid01 sells some of these so I would look him up for possibly better prices.

Olympia Cold Throttle
https://www.motoliberty.com/prod_detail.asp?Prod_ID=420

Alpinestars WR-2 Goretex
http://www.newenough.com/browse/view_product_images/1627

Cortech Scarabs
http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/cortech_by_tour_master/scarab_winter_motorcycle_gloves.html

Classic Gerbings (or G3's for $30 more)
http://www.gerbing.com/Products/Gloves/classicMens.html

Synergy Electric
http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product.php?productid=260&cat=59

TourMaster Polar-Tex
http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/tour_master/polar_tex_motorcycle_gloves.html

Taos River thing
http://www.riverroadgear.com/rrweb2.nsf/Products/AEF2F8FC09995E3E862570610059A605?opendocument

North Face Patrol
http://www.basegear.com/north-face-patrol-glove-2.html


I compiled the list as much for reference as to get some votes on basically, the most bang for your buck.