Argentius
01-02-2007, 01:04 AM
I've just about worn out the gloves that have taken me through the last couple of wet, rainy winters in the pacific northwest.
Anyone tried the new Assos 831, (or whatever number it is?), or any other recommendations on a glove that's good in the nasty weather? My spokes wear pair before was pretty good, though warmth went out the window when they got wet without a liner.
Needs to be durable and perform well in the wet -- not get too slippery or soggy, and stay pretty warm. Temps will be 35-55F, and rain nearly every day. Decent non-slip on hoods and durability important.
magnolialover
01-02-2007, 03:10 PM
I've just about worn out the gloves that have taken me through the last couple of wet, rainy winters in the pacific northwest.
Anyone tried the new Assos 831, (or whatever number it is?), or any other recommendations on a glove that's good in the nasty weather? My spokes wear pair before was pretty good, though warmth went out the window when they got wet without a liner.
Needs to be durable and perform well in the wet -- not get too slippery or soggy, and stay pretty warm. Temps will be 35-55F, and rain nearly every day. Decent non-slip on hoods and durability important.
Have you ever tried neoprene paddling gloves? Kind of thick, but tacky, and warm. They're like wet suit type material. My neighbor has a pair that he paddles with in the winter, and when he commutes on the bike when it rains in the winter in NC he wears them, and has let me use them a couple of times, and they work pretty darn well. Just wondering...
boneman
01-02-2007, 03:38 PM
At least for my hands in the wet. Your wish list is going to be pretty hard to meet so compromise is going to be in order. The old Assos Isotex gloves fit most of your requirements with the following two exceptions. Not sure they will work for your hands down at the lower end of your temperature requirements and I'd rate them only as adequate for grip in the wet. I'd wear them from 43F-55F and in the wet. They use some sort of membrane technology which is similar or might even be like thinsulate. They are not waterproof but they do block wind and the stitching used is pretty small so no wind leaks either.
For the lower end of temperatures, I'd go with a glove having a goretex-type shell and insulation, usually thinsulate or synthetic insulator. Gore and Specialized are gloves I have used and liked. Only problem, for my hands they're too warm at the higher end of your temperature range. I used them from 32F-42F
Argentius
01-02-2007, 05:41 PM
I haven't, I'll have a look. By paddling, this means, like, kayaking and stuff?
slowdave
01-03-2007, 12:54 AM
i have used decente wombat the one with the little cuff that foldsout to cover your fingers, the cover is made of a rubberised material that does provide ok protection from water. i have used them down to -4 (26F?) but never in really wet conditions. hope this helps
Argentius
01-03-2007, 02:34 AM
Thanks for the idea, dave. I did try out a pair of those; they are warm enough but poor in the wet -- grip / feel was not good and they quickly became a soggy mess.
That little cover thing is fine for blocking wind and light spray, but since the rest of the glove isn't at all waterproof, water just seeps down the fingers from the top of the glove and puddles inside the cover.