Re: [ST] Alternative rain covers for gloves

[Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 12 May 2003, Bryce wrote:

> Well as I look at the forecast for my trip down the
> the Gap and Two Wheels Only Motorcycle resort I'm
> thinking it's going to rain a lot.  Since I am leaving
> Wednesday and don't have time to order any real glove
> covers can anyone suggest some alternatives besides
> fitting large Medical Rubber gloves or Dish washing
> gloves over my normal leather riding gloves?

The heavy duty rubber gloves, similar to dish washing gloves, work really
well but are a PITA to put on and take off IMHO.  I've used those on all
day rains though, you can usually find 'em for around $3.00 at Kmart,
hardware stores, etc. 

If it's cold/cool weather, waterproof winter gloves like the Joe Rocket
Dry Tech work, First Gear has a nice new one but haven't tried it yet.  
And Gericke has a regular weight glove called Urban Racer that claims to
be waterproof but The Boss hasn't gotten wet in 'em yet so I can't attest
to their performance either, but I'm looking for a set that fits myself so
I can find out.

The thin Olympia Monsoons work at keeping the water out, but they getcha
feeling all clammy inside, and when you remove 'em the liner gets
displaced so getting back into 'em, esp in the damp, is a challenge.

If you can't find anything at your local dealers, look for those heavy
duty rubber gloves to go over!
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