Best Waterproof gloves?

What are you using for riding the Northshore right now? Went out on the weekend and my fingers were numb because they were so cold. Looking for something that's waterproof, warm and still has some dexterity.

I’m using the Fox Racing Antifreeze Gloves and they are ok. I’d say down to -5c in commuting weather and maybe a bit colder on the mtb.

Posted by: rnayel

I’m using the Fox Racing Antifreeze Gloves and they are ok. I’d say down to -5c in commuting weather and maybe a bit colder on the mtb.

Are they waterproof?

100% Berserker glove is good. Awesome feel. The new Chromag winter glove has terrible bar feel

Posted by: heathen

100% Berserker glove is good. Awesome feel. The new Chromag winter glove has terrible bar feel

Do you mean the Brisker glove? I have a couple of pairs. They last amazing, fit great and are perfect down to around zero if you have warm hands and 5 or 6 if you have cold hands. They have a non-insulated palm, which gives summer glove bar feel. They are not waterproof.

I also have the 100% hydromatic brisker glove, which is supposed to be water proof. They are not water proof in a downpour (not sure if it was because the water was pouring in the top? In any case, pretty good fit. More insulation than the plain brisker but the insulated palm gives a little less bar feel, but still decent. If you have cold hands, these would be good for most of BC coast winter. I have warm hands so use the plain brisker most of the time and pull out the hydromatic when the temperature drops.

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Posted by: heathen

100% Berserker glove is good. Awesome feel. The new Chromag winter glove has terrible bar feel

Do you mean the Brisker glove? I have a couple of pairs. They last amazing, fit great and are perfect down to around zero if you have warm hands and 5 or 6 if you have cold hands. They have a non-insulated palm, which gives summer glove bar feel. They are not waterproof.

I also have the 100% hydromatic brisker glove, which is supposed to be water proof. They are not water proof in a downpour (not sure if it was because the water was pouring in the top? In any case, pretty good fit. More insulation than the plain brisker but the insulated palm gives a little less bar feel, but still decent. If you have cold hands, these would be good for most of BC coast winter. I have warm hands so use the plain brisker most of the time and pull out the hydromatic when the temperature drops.

+1 for the 100% Hydromatic Brisker. They’re my go to if it is colder than 5 degrees and wet. They are the most waterproof and warmest gloves I’ve found that offer enough dexterity to actually “feel” my bike (grips, brake levers, shifter). I used them today for a 2.5 hour ride that was mostly wet and around 1 degree. They stayed dry enough and my hands stayed reasonably warm. But I can actually ride with them. I also have the Fox Ranger Water glove (uninsulated) for warmer wet days. Not sure there is a truly waterproof glove out there that offers enough dexterity to ride hairy terrain. I’ve heard of people using latex gloves as a liner glove on nasty days. Maybe that’s something to think about.

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Posted by: heathen

100% Berserker glove is good. Awesome feel. The new Chromag winter glove has terrible bar feel

Do you mean the Brisker glove? I have a couple of pairs. They last amazing, fit great and are perfect down to around zero if you have warm hands and 5 or 6 if you have cold hands. They have a non-insulated palm, which gives summer glove bar feel. They are not waterproof.

I also have the 100% hydromatic brisker glove, which is supposed to be water proof. They are not water proof in a downpour (not sure if it was because the water was pouring in the top? In any case, pretty good fit. More insulation than the plain brisker but the insulated palm gives a little less bar feel, but still decent. If you have cold hands, these would be good for most of BC coast winter. I have warm hands so use the plain brisker most of the time and pull out the hydromatic when the temperature drops.

+1 for the 100% Hydromatic Brisker. They’re my go to if it is colder than 5 degrees and wet. They are the most waterproof and warmest gloves I’ve found that offer enough dexterity to actually “feel” my bike (grips, brake levers, shifter). I used them today for a 2.5 hour ride that was mostly wet and around 1 degree. They stayed dry enough and my hands stayed reasonably warm. But I can actually ride with them. I also have the Fox Ranger Water glove (uninsulated) for warmer wet days. Not sure there is a truly waterproof glove out there that offers enough dexterity to ride hairy terrain. I’ve heard of people using latex gloves as a liner glove on nasty days. Maybe that’s something to think about.

I tried the Nitrile medical gloves, it was definitely better, but with colder temps it wasn't effective. I'll look into the 100%.

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Posted by: rnayel

I’m using the Fox Racing Antifreeze Gloves and they are ok. I’d say down to -5c in commuting weather and maybe a bit colder on the mtb.

Are they waterproof?

It's a two glove system, the inside glove is waterproof but the outside glove isn't, but it's warm regardless. They are cheap right now because Fox updated the model this year so you can get them on clear out for about $30 or so but they run small.

Honestly with the 100% Brisker on the market, I wouldn't even look at the Fox unless you're looking for a cheap option.

Found my old whitewater kayaking gloves, 1.5 mm neoprene gloves, put my MTB gloves overtop. Hands were plenty warm today in the rain. Now I can spend money on other biking stuff!

My Endura strike gloves are holding up well but they get auto stinky no matter how many times I de funk them. They never get sodden even in deepest rains but I'm not commuting and my hands do stay warm as well. Grip is a little 'thick' due to padding. 

Friends are using rubberised work gloves from Mark's and reporting no problems at all plus a lot cheaper.

i'm liking the fox water for current local conditions (soggy, single digits above freezing). has the fit of a summer glove (thin grippy unpadded palm) with a waterproof back. no insulation, but i find my hands don't get cold (again, in above 0 temps) if they're staying (relatively) dry.

Posted by: xy9ine

i'm liking the fox water for current local conditions (soggy, single digits above freezing). has the fit of a summer glove (thin grippy unpadded palm) with a waterproof back. no insulation, but i find my hands don't get cold (again, in above 0 temps) if they're staying (relatively) dry.

Yeah I think this is what I have as well, fox attack water. The rubberized pieces on the finger tips are falling off after a few rides but they don't really do anything anyways. 

I like them, feel basically like summer gloves but they keep my hands dry which keeps them warmer/more comfortable despite the fact that the gloves themselves are so thin.

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Posted by: heathen

100% Berserker glove is good. Awesome feel. The new Chromag winter glove has terrible bar feel

Do you mean the Brisker glove? I have a couple of pairs. They last amazing, fit great and are perfect down to around zero if you have warm hands and 5 or 6 if you have cold hands. They have a non-insulated palm, which gives summer glove bar feel. They are not waterproof.

I also have the 100% hydromatic brisker glove, which is supposed to be water proof. They are not water proof in a downpour (not sure if it was because the water was pouring in the top? In any case, pretty good fit. More insulation than the plain brisker but the insulated palm gives a little less bar feel, but still decent. If you have cold hands, these would be good for most of BC coast winter. I have warm hands so use the plain brisker most of the time and pull out the hydromatic when the temperature drops.

+1 for the 100% Hydromatic Brisker. They’re my go to if it is colder than 5 degrees and wet. They are the most waterproof and warmest gloves I’ve found that offer enough dexterity to actually “feel” my bike (grips, brake levers, shifter). I used them today for a 2.5 hour ride that was mostly wet and around 1 degree. They stayed dry enough and my hands stayed reasonably warm. But I can actually ride with them. I also have the Fox Ranger Water glove (uninsulated) for warmer wet days. Not sure there is a truly waterproof glove out there that offers enough dexterity to ride hairy terrain. I’ve heard of people using latex gloves as a liner glove on nasty days. Maybe that’s something to think about.

I tried the Nitrile medical gloves, it was definitely better, but with colder temps it wasn't effective. I'll look into the 100%.

i use the vinal gloves @ 7 $ for 100 to wear in my ski gloves, think of it like the vapor barrier in a house. almost  zero warmth in a nitile or vinal glove but at -15 the glove stays absolutely dry cuz the snow is too cold to get the glove wet and the sweat from your hands stays inside the vinal glove & doesnt get the glove wet.

you will get funny looks from the waitress in the bar when you take your gloves off, just tell her you are a gynecologist

What's that like for comfort wearing the latex gloves all day while sweating? I assume it gets a little gushy? does the sweat run down your arms if you lift your arms above your head?