12V heated gloves

[gitrdun]

12 volt heated gloves have been out for a while, and I am just wondering what the verdict is from those that have used them. Here is my issue, my hands are worn out and to make it worse, I am probably having some arthritis also. To combat the cold, I have been using heavier gauntlet mitts which are effective against the cold but causes me a lot of hand fatigue to manipulate them. I have come to the conclusion that a light soft glove with heat would give me the best steering control, and comfort. I do have handlebar gauntlets that I fabricated from the old leather couch, but I can't say I'm a big fan of bulky add-ons. Any suggestions for the perfect fitting heated glove?

 

[SSX600]

I have a set of battery operated gloves and I only used them 2 times this year but I love them.

 

[Sasquatch]

I have a pair of gloves by Choko called The Claw gauntlet style with two fingers so you have brake access. Thin on the handlebar side so handlebar heat comes through well and thick everywhere else. Best glove/mitt around, easy to manipulate and use like gloves but warmer like mitts. Heated mitts I have never used and probably never will so can't help you there.

 

[gitrdun]

I have a set of battery operated gloves and I only used them 2 times this year but I love them.

Have you used them in the coldest conditions, do they keep the fingers and thumb warm?

 

[vdubbob]

Check out Motion Heat. They are 12 volt that have a battery in cuffs or you can plug them to 12 volt source. I use them at work and they last for 7 hours on medium. Have used them sledding and they worked well.


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[Dusty Dan]

12 volt heated gloves have been out for a while, and I am just wondering what the verdict is from those that have used them. Here is my issue, my hands are worn out and to make it worse, I am probably having some arthritis also. To combat the cold, I have been using heavier gauntlet mitts which are effective against the cold but causes me a lot of hand fatigue to manipulate them. I have come to the conclusion that a light soft glove with heat would give me the best steering control, and comfort. I do have handlebar gauntlets that I fabricated from the old leather couch, but I can't say I'm a big fan of bulky add-ons. Any suggestions for the perfect fitting heated glove?

I have suffered greatly on the trail, a result of finger reconstruction of the index and middle finger of my left hand. Very poor circulation, so I just kept buying new gloves but nothing worked....started adding thin liners, helped a bit but not enough. Last year I bought these:

http://powerinmotion.ca/Products/HeatedWear/Heated_Gloves_Calgary_Toronto_Vancouver_Canada

They are not cheap but so far are very effective, although not the coldest weather I have experienced. I would normally wear a large outside glove but I have gone to 2XL to accommodate the liners.

I only used it on my bad hand, used a regular liner on the right, this allowed me to have a spare battery if necessary, never had to use it. \i also bought a "Crank" power supply thet will charge the battery as I ride if necessary.

Good luck,

 

[whitedust1]

Try little hotties hand warmers in your gloves. I ride when if is well below zero.... coldest was -30F & just drop a little hottie in each glove & I'm good. The biggest problem was having them drop out of gloves when working without gloves so always have ample supply in my bags.

 

[THKSNOW]

My son gets cold hands easily so he went with 12v plug in heated leather gloves from a cycle dealer---with a variable controller. Go talk to a large scale motorcycle dealer, they should have what you want. If you ride all day like us I'd stay away from the gloves with that use a battery. My son wired his direct to the sled battery with a fuse, no problems, heat all day/night until you're done riding.

He's wearing them here, just a short plug on the glove to plug into the longer leads on the sled.

 

[Dusty Dan]

My son gets cold hands easily so he went with 12v plug in heated leather gloves from a cycle dealer---with a variable controller. Go talk to a large scale motorcycle dealer, they should have what you want. If you ride all day like us I'd stay away from the gloves with that use a battery. My son wired his direct to the sled battery with a fuse, no problems, heat all day/night until you're done riding.

I also have the connection to run the liners on machine power, just have not used it yet.

 

[gitrdun]

We do have a Harley Davidson dealership here, I will check to see what they have for sure. If I don't find anything that fits really comfortably, I very well may pursue the powerinmotion option which are liners to which I will have to find a matching glove. A question to Dusty Dan, Are your 2XL gloves and liners a good comfortable fit with which you are able to easily work the throttle and brake, or do the multiple layers become cumbersome?

 

[actionjack]

gydesupply.com

No endorsement just saw these in the latest amsnow mag.

 

[Dusty Dan]

We do have a Harley Davidson dealership here, I will check to see what they have for sure. If I don't find anything that fits really comfortably, I very well may pursue the powerinmotion option which are liners to which I will have to find a matching glove. A question to Dusty Dan, Are your 2XL gloves and liners a good comfortable fit with which you are able to easily work the throttle and brake, or do the multiple layers become cumbersome?

I researched in depth before buying the research in motion gloves. Watch the voltage if you look at others, many are not 12 volt. Another point is I avoided US dollars, which as you know can be a killer.

For me the 2xl work fine but I recommend you get the liners you want (if you go that route) then get the gloves that feel good to you. I like the claw mitts because it keeps the two bad fingers together for warmth and I have those digits touching the brake lever. I have two pair so that I can change out if one set gets wet. I bought the last pair from FXR and they are the best I have had. I hope this helps.

 

[SSX600]

Have you used them in the coldest conditions, do they keep the fingers and thumb warm?

The heaters are more on the back side of gloves which is where my hands get cold when riding my Nytro. I think they work great between my hand warmers and the gloves.

 

[grizztracks]

I bought a set of heated gloves and a jacket liner from California Heat which is a family owned buisness and a break off from Gerbing heated clothing. I met the owners at Ohio bike week and picked up the gear mainly for the bike. This past winter I wired the Viper for it and gave it a try in -30f whether. Expensive gear but it worked great.

 

[gitrdun]

I checked out everything that was mentioned, thanks to everyone for your recommendations, a lot of good products out there! It sounds like the technology is there. Now I just have to find a good fit. It will happen. If I find that they are outstanding, I will post an update next season.