jimmie d
TY 4 Stroke Master
My sons have the Finn Ice and get cold in very cold while my all leather with the high cuff are far warmer, both are Reima, For really cold I use a pair of GANKA Expedition mitts.
Jim
Jim
ReX
TY 4 Stroke God
Suisse Sledder & greenmachine,
Thanks for the first hand advice.
I'm still convinced I want gloves, even if they aren't going to cut it much below -40°. In reality, my hands rarely get cold, even at -40 with my current gloves. The only time they do is when cruising constantly around 80 mph in those temperatures.
I can't remember the brand of my current gloves (something like Konhi??), but they definitely weren't bad when newer.
If I can find similar performing gloves and get a set of handlbar muffs I'm pretty sure I'll be fine (I will bring a warm set of leather mitts that I've had for years - just in case).
Thanks for the first hand advice.
I'm still convinced I want gloves, even if they aren't going to cut it much below -40°. In reality, my hands rarely get cold, even at -40 with my current gloves. The only time they do is when cruising constantly around 80 mph in those temperatures.
I can't remember the brand of my current gloves (something like Konhi??), but they definitely weren't bad when newer.
If I can find similar performing gloves and get a set of handlbar muffs I'm pretty sure I'll be fine (I will bring a warm set of leather mitts that I've had for years - just in case).
rx-1 blue reverse
Expert
I am no help w/ gloves, mine work well( do not know brand). Boots on the other hand I would recommend Mickey Mouse Boots. You can get them at any army surplus store. They may be ulgy and a little bit heaver that some of the other boots, but I do not walk that much when I am riding. I can just wear a pair of everyday sweat socks while riding and my feet never get cold.
BLUEDOG
Pro
Handlebar Gauntlets
I use leather gloves, nylon or whatever the weather calls for, I also carry a pair of mitts for absolute cold like your talking about! But, I really recommend the handlebar Gauntlets, I had a pair shortened by about 6 inches to allow easy handlebar access when riding with one of my hands outside of the gauntlet, brake side typically! Just my .02 worth, but they're easy to carry along and install if needed, or throw in the backpack.
Good luck,
Ron M
I use leather gloves, nylon or whatever the weather calls for, I also carry a pair of mitts for absolute cold like your talking about! But, I really recommend the handlebar Gauntlets, I had a pair shortened by about 6 inches to allow easy handlebar access when riding with one of my hands outside of the gauntlet, brake side typically! Just my .02 worth, but they're easy to carry along and install if needed, or throw in the backpack.
Good luck,
Ron M
RX1Jim
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
I use the handlebar gaunlets for really cold temps and swear by them. They make a huge difference. You might want to bring a few Cat sleds and burn them whenever you need some additional warmth although they stink like hell.
I have a pair of "dorky" gauntlets I made 15 years ago from a soft leather,with a light quilted lining.They stay very soft and pliable even at -30c.I am able to wear light wool lined gloves at any temp.with the heaters turned to lowest bar.The best insulated gloves you can buy also insulate against the heaters.(Have a pair of Thermo flex_Vortex gloves I never wear for that reason)
Also wear "dorky"Acton Air Boss rated-75c.
Warmest hands & feet in the crowd.(but then I'm the "old" guy,so I don't have to look cool anymore.
Also wear "dorky"Acton Air Boss rated-75c.
Warmest hands & feet in the crowd.(but then I'm the "old" guy,so I don't have to look cool anymore.
I have a pair of handmade rawhide mitts with handmade knitted liners made of wool and they are all you really need I dont care how cold it gets. Once it gets to -40 it just doesnt seem to get any colder after that. If gloves were really better for keeping your hands warm Eskimos would be wearing them but they wear mitts.
Swiss Sledder
TY 4 Stroke God
No problem, that is what this site is all about. I would pack a pair of mitts just in case because I really think you will need them.Almost RX-1 said:
To put things in context, I rarely use the hand warmers when it is 0 to -10C, then I use the warmers on 4 bars and slowely back down to 2 bars when it is -20 to -10 C. When it was -40 C, I had the hand warmers set on full 10 bars and could barely feel the warmth from the heaters. That is why I am suggesting you go with mitts and really encourage you to install the gauntlets. They guys with gauntlets could wear gloves and their hands never got cold. The guantlets are easy to store in your saddle bags if it does get warm.
ReX
TY 4 Stroke God
I did a little on-line research trying to find warmest glove info. The expedition sites, talking about extreme mountain climbing gave the most information.
These seem to be the warmest gloves out there (that I have found so far):
http://www.outdoorresearch.com/home/style/home/handtools/gloves/ascent/71860
Another pair that look almost identical, but weren't reviewed at the sites are:
http://www.bdel.com/gear/backcountry/guide.php
Have any of you tried either of these?
These seem to be the warmest gloves out there (that I have found so far):
http://www.outdoorresearch.com/home/style/home/handtools/gloves/ascent/71860
Another pair that look almost identical, but weren't reviewed at the sites are:
http://www.bdel.com/gear/backcountry/guide.php
Have any of you tried either of these?
Swiss Sledder
TY 4 Stroke God
Never heard of either of them, but they look warm.
The key is keeping your hands dry as moisture on your hands will cause them to get cold faster, regardless of how good the glove is. That is why I keep pushing the mittens because even when you hands get moisture on them, rubbing your fingers together inside mittens will keep them warm.
Let me relate a situation that happened to me when it was 35 below. One sled in our group had a problem and we had to stop for about 15 minutes to get it right. I took off my helmet but left the gloves on. While waiting, my hands were sweating in the gloves the moisture was soaked into the gloves. Once the sled was fixed, it was hard to get my helmet back on because the front portion froze with the moisture from my breath. The gloves were really wet and no amount of heat from the hand warmers would get them warm. Off came the gloves and out came the mittens. My fingers were numb at this point, but after about 5 minutes in the mittens, they were warm again. This would not happen with gloves because the moisture stays cold and will not warm up.
The key is keeping your hands dry as moisture on your hands will cause them to get cold faster, regardless of how good the glove is. That is why I keep pushing the mittens because even when you hands get moisture on them, rubbing your fingers together inside mittens will keep them warm.
Let me relate a situation that happened to me when it was 35 below. One sled in our group had a problem and we had to stop for about 15 minutes to get it right. I took off my helmet but left the gloves on. While waiting, my hands were sweating in the gloves the moisture was soaked into the gloves. Once the sled was fixed, it was hard to get my helmet back on because the front portion froze with the moisture from my breath. The gloves were really wet and no amount of heat from the hand warmers would get them warm. Off came the gloves and out came the mittens. My fingers were numb at this point, but after about 5 minutes in the mittens, they were warm again. This would not happen with gloves because the moisture stays cold and will not warm up.
For warmth and comfort you can beat mitts. They may not look as cool or allow you a little less movement to the brake. I have never had any problem with the flipper throttle with mitts.
ReX
TY 4 Stroke God
As I mentioned previously I already have a pair of very warm mitts. These things have about 1" of insulation on the backside of the hand and I've never been cold in them. These will be going on the trip with us.
But - I'm specifically looking for warm gloves that will let me have individual use of my fingers. I always feel safer and more in control when I can use two fingers on the brake and leave them there in case I need to hit the brake fast - especially when following my buddies.
But - I'm specifically looking for warm gloves that will let me have individual use of my fingers. I always feel safer and more in control when I can use two fingers on the brake and leave them there in case I need to hit the brake fast - especially when following my buddies.
I wear the -120 sorels and use gauntlets in extreme cold. There is no wy to stay warn with gloves when it's -40 or worse.
Back before the site crash, there was a guy from Alaska that was making seal skin mitts. As I remember they were very warm and waterproof. I'd love to find aa set of them.
Back before the site crash, there was a guy from Alaska that was making seal skin mitts. As I remember they were very warm and waterproof. I'd love to find aa set of them.
ESKIMO
Extreme
Take it from me, I am where your talking about. Maybe even further up north than you realize. Here are mits I am currently using, they are made more for in town and not so much for extended riding, but they work for me in minus 37 with minus 58 windchill (Celsius). They are dyed sealskin mits with sheepskin linining. Very warm.
As for the boots, I have sealskin boots, but absolutely nothing beats the Baffin boots -100 celsius edition. They come in a variety of styles.
As for the boots, I have sealskin boots, but absolutely nothing beats the Baffin boots -100 celsius edition. They come in a variety of styles.
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Cann mits like these be purchased in the US mainland?