Comments on: Motorcycle Riding Gloves: How Many Are Too Many?

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:12:48 +0000

I generally use three different pair, my mesh for summer my water proof insulated for winter and my deer skin leather for general and drill team riding. They have to fit good and be very comfortable so I dont even know that I have them on.

By: Ken Pierce

Ken Pierce — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:17:36 +0000

I have accumlated several pair of riding gloves. The technology keeps changing with better fit, feel and of course protection. Currently I use two pair the most, a perforated leather with carbon fiber for warm weather and A new pair of Steve gloves from Held have been a real improvement. They have very flexible Kangaroo leather on the palms for very good feel and dexterity on the controls,combined with real protection in case of a high speed get off. My old ones never to go to waste as my kids seem inherit them for themselves. I always wear gloves when riding.

By: David

David — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:40:00 +0000

Imagine having the backs of both hands scorched by a blow torch until the flesh was bubbling and blackened.

A disgusting image, to be sure, but I met a rider whose hands looked just like that. He had slid across the asphalt and somehow his hands had been trapped under his body. Numerous skin grafts had not helped much.

His experience convinced me to always wear gloves, spring, summer, and fall.
I admit that they are the weakest part of my gear. I’m in the market for a heavier pair, but my current gloves do have good velcro closings to keep then on if I go down.

Though some friends do, I’ll never wear fingerless gloves (or a half helmet). My bike has heated grips, so riding in the cold hasn’t been a problem. My next pair will be longer, with semi-gauntlets to better keep out the wind in cool weather.

Precurved fingers really reduce fatigue on long rides, as does cruise control. The various throttle hand rest devices can relieve tension also.
I have no experience with waterproof gloves, yet. My heated jacket has connectors for heated gloves, but I’ve never tried them either.

By: Fred Weldon

Fred Weldon — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:33:06 +0000

Pompies said:

Ever noticed that on a balmy 70 degrees (F) weather day your hands are FROZEN stiff by the wind-chill factor after an hour riding?

All I can say is “ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING????”
Because I mean, if you’re not…..you are WAY,WAY too big a wuss to be riding a motorcycle!!!

By: Jojo

Jojo — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:19:31 +0000

I must say, I find myself in to that situation. I always keep in that mind, since, I really enjoy riding I must secure myself the protection needed for future ride.