Boots and gloves...what do you wear??

[paulrxwarrior]

Posted this in the lounge also....I am looking for new boots, Baffin ignite has caught my eye.....and new gloves, i hate cold fingers....what does everyone wear?.....

 

[daveh]

I have the Baffin Ignites and they are super warm and not real heavy but they are pretty tall and not good for a day where you need to do a bunch of walking. Excellent for cold weather riding though. The Baffin Shock is cut a bit lower so I guess it depends on what you are looking for. I have had the Baffins for two years and they are holding up well.

Personally I like my old Grandoe gloves that I used for skiing. They have the removable liners etc and just seem warmer than most gloves out there. I also have a pair of Polaris Gauntlet Gortex gloves which are good down to about 10 degree days for me. Grandoes are better though but I don't think they make them anymore. We (myself and friends)rarely ride in temps below 0- -10 F (NH) so I think the northern guys could give you the best recommendations for warmth. I have skiied in -30 temps with those Grandoes and fingers have stayed toasty. Sure wish I could find them somewhere.

Dave

 

[1CrazySledder]

I run a pair of Coldwave Gloves with the power skin. My jacket is the same. I never get cold. I'm trying the new Polar boot from Yamaha this year. Suppose to be rated to -49. We'll give her a try. I got a good deal on them at the Milwaulkee show last month. I swear by the Coldwave stuff though.

1CS

 

[170plus]

i run a coldwave leather jacket i bought about 10 years ago,hard to beat leather expecially this heavy one,cold doesnt get in,the best gloves ive ever had i found at a discount retailer,some kinda close-out,bought 1 pair just to try and have never seen the brand since "Reusch" is the name on them,my boots are herman survivors i bought at walmart at sale price of $52 last year,very warm and nice and tall,i live in northern maine and run in quebec a lot so this stuff is proven,if anyone finds these gloves let me know thanks

 

[STORM-CHASER]

I run a pair of Coldwave Gloves with the power skin. My jacket is the same. I never get cold. I'm trying the new Polar boot from Yamaha this year. Suppose to be rated to -49. We'll give her a try. I got a good deal on them at the Milwaulkee show last month. I swear by the Coldwave stuff though.

I am also trying the polar yamaha boot, I really like the way they feel . light and not to big. I bought a pair of gortex socks for them also.

 

[YamiSmurf]

Trukke Thundersnow II boots, all other gear is reima.

YS

 

[NB-NYTRO]

FXR all the way..

 

[Mighty]

The Yamaha Polar is actually the FXR Nitro X.

 

[Cuzino19]

FXR all the way is right ma man!

 

[2BLUE4U]

True Northern Adventure Storm Gloves are great.

 

[BlgsRX-1mtn]

Well, I ride alot of slower speeds boondocking through the deep stuff in the trees (see Gotta love the Rocky Mtns photos) so, my Fox Thermal Paws might be a little light.

For boots; I wear the Rengade 4s by RU Outside. They have great support and are rated for -60 F.

Jim

 

[paulrxwarrior]

Shopped on line and found the Baffin Ignites for 135.00. Going to give them a try.....just need to find the right gloves now.

 

[fourndog]

I just picked up a pair of Ymaha Gortex gloves.

 

[snowbeast]

Baffin altimate boots,have had them for 4 years and soo warm,and easy to get into..

 

[edb]

Gloves: Yamaha or North Face, Wind-Stopper fleece. A thin glove, no extra bulk, easy to grip the bars.

Boots: RU Outside Bridger and Altimate. Both good for -40F.