nick205
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 10:13 PM |
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Gloves for driving - what do people use
What sort of gloves do people wear for driving?
Do people wear gloves for driving?
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Hellfire
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 10:19 PM |
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Karting gloves are good.... light and not to expensive.
The cold quick air soon chills those fingers without protection.
Steve
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JoelP
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 10:29 PM |
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ive never found any gloves that didnt affect grip too much. I wear biker gloves when karting, but as you dont need to let go of the wheel the grip is
ok.
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bigrich
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 10:31 PM |
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sabelt gloves, got them from autosport show 2006 for 25 quid worth every penny
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marcjagman
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 10:40 PM |
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But I thought real men don't wear gloves?
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nitram38
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 11:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by marcjagman
But I thought real men don't wear gloves?
Who said we are real men ??????
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 08:12 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by marcjagman
But I thought real men don't wear gloves?
Speak for yourself sweety. Whats wrong with good old fashioned driving gloves? Or use two golfing gloves ? Handball gloves are nice if you can find
some , they have an elasticated back for a good fit and are thin leather .
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chriscook
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 08:40 AM |
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I use a pair of Berghaus Windstopper gloves with leather on the palms. Like the ones in this
link
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wilkingj
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 09:00 AM |
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I got three pairs of leather biker gloves from the Peterborough BMF Bike show.
A thin pair, and two thick pairs. Thick ones have chamois leather finger pad for wiping your visor.
Thick ones are Breathable Fabric type.
Thin pair just plain leather, but warm even in winter,
Thin ones £5
Thick ones £10
All from the Frank Thomas Rejects Marquee. Excellent value. nothing wrong with any of them. Some stuff in those tents are definately seconds, but lady
told me 80% was mail order returns and could not be sold as new.
Got two biker jackets for £20 and £40 each.
Lightone for summer, and heavy one for colder days.
Both Frank Thomas, and breathable fabric type. Both retailed at £100+
Only took a bit of searching through endless racks to find something my size and in good condition. Cos I'm a Bat F'Stard
Well worth the time spent searching through the racks etc
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Toady1
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 10:37 AM |
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I use my mtb gloves! lol!
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SeaBass
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 11:17 AM |
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I used to use Fox MTB gloves and bloody good they were too. I now have some Alpinestars that I got as a present. I think they are mechanics gloves
rather than 'race' type. They're just right in terms of 'feel' and 'grip' ooer.
Cheers
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smart51
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 11:18 AM |
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I use bike goves in the winter and no gloves in the summer. It feels wierd the first few times I go out without gloves. The only thing is the breeze
on my right hand can get a bit much on a long trip unless the weather is warm
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 12:05 PM |
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I recently tried a pair of Rev'it H2O "lobster" gloves - each has 3 'fingers', one for the thumb, the next for the 1st
& 2nd fingers, and the third for the 3rd & 4th fingers (aka 'vulcan' gloves). Felt odd at first, but they do keep my fingers
warm, despite being very lightweight. They're the only gloves I've worn so far that keep me comfy.
In the summer I wear lightweight bikers' gloves, the type without protective armour. Good for grip, but not at all hot.
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miegru
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 12:47 PM |
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Thin leather bike ones in summer and waterproof ones in the winter. I've tried the motorsport ones but they tend to be long. Which is good in
winter (cover your wrist) but can't seem to find ones that are waterproof.
If you go to a bike shop; buy the thing for your neck with a zipper. Don't know what they are called but they replace a scarf. And it's
brilliant because they also cover the shoulders.
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BenB
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 01:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bigrich
sabelt gloves, got them from autosport show 2006 for 25 quid worth every penny
Yup. Ditto that- my bro got me some (and some supergrippy ones for general car work) for Chrimbo. So comfy you can't tell they're on
once driving.... The good thing about Sabelt is that they do gloves in superlarge sizes for scary knuckledraggers like me....
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Agriv8
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 01:46 PM |
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Air Impact 'mechanics' range of gloves are ok ( apart from the coldest day's ) wery good feel and grip.
regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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greggors84
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 05:51 PM |
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I use Alpinestar Tech K1 karting gloves. The leather on my steering wheel is wearing down a bit so the grip isnt great, but getting a suede wheel soon
so should be fine.
Only really wear them on the coldest days as I think bare hands seem to give the best grip.
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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DarrenW
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| posted on 4/3/07 at 05:39 PM |
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Ive just been getting some XC-ting Neo moto-x gloves. Neoprene backs so hopefully waterproof, not too chunky so easy to operate switches, grip isnt
too bad, would be better with suede wheel.
Didnt fancy proper rally gloves as they tend to be long and finger tips too chunky to operate the savage switches.
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Coose
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| posted on 4/3/07 at 06:11 PM |
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I have some of
these.
They seem very good so far, quite warm in the winter months and with good feel. 
Spin 'er off Well...
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DarrenW
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| posted on 5/3/07 at 10:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Coose
I have some of
these.
They seem very good so far, quite warm in the winter months and with good feel.
They are almost the same as mine Ian. I think i would be better off with a suede wheel now but as far as gloves go they are quite good.
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nick205
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 03:33 PM |
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Cheers for all the ideas and feedback - looks like a set of bike gloves are the thing to rty first.
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