Okay what is the best waterproof glove out there, for less than $150?

[bikejunkie223]

Okay, after the torrential downpours of the last few days here in Oregon it is abundantly clear the Teknic Thunder "waterproof" gloves are absolutely not. Maybe for 10-15 minutes. I commute 27 miles on the highway each way, every day, and until it gets down to the mid-30's (near freezing) I plan on leaving my truck in the driveway, but I absolutely must get some gloves that are actually waterproof. At this point I don't even care about the cost...if they work properly. I am considering the following:
Alpinestars WS-3: $129


Tourmaster Winter Elite: $99


Cortech Scarab Winter gloves: $77



Should I be looking at any other gloves? I know Gore-Tex is guaranteed to keep dry, and supposedly the Hipora liner in the Tourmaster/Cortech product is the same and some other reviews of gloves using that liner pass the "hand in a bucket of water" test for dryness. I need these for when it is rainy and cold (regularly in the low 40's) I have other gloves for when it is warmer/dryer. What does GSTwins nation think?

[shiznizbiz]

Heres somthign you need to consider as well.  IF you have a shop around you that carries those Brands(note: not the speific model) YOu should try a pair of each on.  If youre like me, which not many are, YOuve had your fair share of broken knuckle brawls and the Knuckle gaurds may or may not be very comfy.  The only Brand I can wear so far are the Alpine stars.  THey have a little more room in the Knuckles for my, well, larger & slightly deformed knuckles.  Most companies will use the same knuckle gaurd in almost all of thier gloves from what ive seen.  But yeah, Im in need of some too.  Ill let you know what I find at my local shop.

[fred]

You could always get something like these:

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

Then you could wear whatever gloves you've already got... They're cheaper than actual waterproof gloves too, so they might be worth a shot...

[galahs]

Those  rain-off-glovesd look the goods. Can you get them in Australia I wonder?

[Bluesmudge]

I just purchased a pair of Fieldsheer Eskimo gloves. They will arrive on Tuesday so I can let you know how they are then, but they seemed to be the best solution from what I saw. They are waterproof, armored and leather and come with a built in rain cover like the one fred linked too that is stored in the palm for when you really want wind/water away from your hands.

[bikejunkie223]

I like the feildsheer ones. The Tourmaster's have a rain cover lobster mitten looking thing that stores in the gauntlet. Also, the tourmasters have a visor squeegie on the left thumb. I eagerly await more opinions!

[bikejunkie223]

Those over-gloves look like a good solution as well, if they aren't so loose to make feel of the controls odd.

+1 on the fit deal- thankfully every glove in every brand I have tried fits me the same in a medium with my girlish hands!

[bikejunkie223]

Those  rain-off-glovesd look the goods. Can you get them in Australia I wonder?

Says they are made in New Zealand, so I would think they would be available in Australia....

[fred]

I like the feildsheer ones. The Tourmaster's have a rain cover lobster mitten looking thing that stores in the gauntlet. Also, the tourmasters have a visor squeegie on the left thumb. I eagerly await more opinions!

The thumb squeegie sounds sweet! Not that rain is really an issue here in LA... It was in the 90's this weekend.

[The Buddha]

The most insanely cool, water and cold proof gloves I have ever used were these ...

http://www.ecvn.com/ROOT/offerUpload/home/nanbei/images/15b7d6131d2e_nanbei.jpg

Freaking awesome ... good grip, keeps out cold and water and fits like a freaking condom ... feels like plain hands only better grip ... very very cool.

Disadvantage ... they are like your plain hands if you take a fall ...
And they are rather sticky and will stick and snag and tear on stuff, as well as their palm surface will wear itself out rather rapidly.
Then with constant flexing etc, they will get the seams lightly squirrlled out and they will let in air and freeze your knuckles.
Cool.
Buddha.

[bikejunkie223]

Are those neoprene fishing gloves or something? if they had a longer cuff they would look like crabbing gloves- which I thought about.

[bertman4]

I'm in the Seattle area so I know we share similar weather. I'm currently looking for waterproof winter gloves too. This is on a different board but you should read this thread for some recommendations.
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,32095.0.html

Bertman

[The Buddha]

Are those neoprene fishing gloves or something? if they had a longer cuff they would look like crabbing gloves- which I thought about.

They are some sorta hunting/fishing some or other gloves. I have a set that has a camo back too, not just the grey.
Cool.
Buddha.

[Juan1]

The most insanely cool, water and cold proof gloves I have ever used were these ...and fits like a freaking condom ...

I will never ask to borrow your gloves.

[bikejunkie223]

I'm in the Seattle area so I know we share similar weather. I'm currently looking for waterproof winter gloves too. This is on a different board but you should read this thread for some recommendations.
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,32095.0.html

Bertman

All of those are gloves I have been looking at. I tried on the Tourmaster Winter Elite's and if someone finds those too bulky they will never find a winter glove that isn't. I like that they are totally soft and supple when new- it took 2 weeks of wear for my Teknics to loosen up. Also, the Tourmasters have the rain cover lobster mitt stashed in the gauntlet- I think I'm gonna give them a shot..

[Toogoofy317]

Would love to hear how those tourmasters turn out. I need a pair of rain/wind proof gloves myself!

Mary

[Trwhouse]

I have the Tourmaster Elites and love them.
Warm, dry, overcover, squegee, they have it all.
They are excellent.

[Bluesmudge]

I just got my fieldsheer eskimo gloves in the mail and love them. I didn't know they came with a squeegee. Very warm.

[Toogoofy317]

Does anyone know if the waterproofing spray that LL Bean sells will work on gloves too? When I got my GoreTex boots it came with the spray. It says it works on all surfaces. My gloves are the Fox Bomber gloves.

thanks,

Mary

[bikejunkie223]

Most of those sprays are what they call a DWR (durable water repellant) They are what make the water bead up on the surface and roll off, but don't really waterproof anything, just delay water entry. I don't see why the stuff you have wouldn't work on gloves though. I have re-treated the DWR on a few jackets using Gore Revivex with good results.