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Looking for a pair for MTB and road use, up to £50, and they must be 100% waterproof.
I have a pair of night vision ones, but yet to test there waterproofness.
Any suggestions?. Not too fussed about reflective bits.
Don't buy Endura strike. They don't stand up to a good soaking.
^ second that, and dont last, and you cannot get them off with gloves on (!)
take my advice, get a pair of motorcycle gloves.
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or Sealskins.
Gore do a nice looking Goretex glove too.
My Night Visions have been waterproof so far BUT they soak up a lot of water. The waterproof layer must be on the inside!
The waterproof layer must be on the inside!
Which is why most waterproof gloves aren't warm.
I've plumped for Gore windproof ones for the cold and then I'll carry sealskins if I think it's going to be wet. Carrying spare gloves is a pain, but can be a godsend.
+1 for Sealskins.
I find Sealskinz (tech MTB model anyway) are good if it's just wet but not if it's very cold to, I find the tips of my fingers start to freeze after a while. I generally don't go out these days on the MTB if it's cold and wet but I wear Spesh sub-zeros on the road bike in those conditions and they're a lot warmer but also much bulkier, not sure I'd use them off-road.
[i]Don't buy Endura strike. They don't stand up to a good soaking.
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Doh, they were on my list, what about the [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=34818 ]Endura Deluge?[/url]
If not Which Sealskins?
Looking for a pair for MTB and road use, up to £50, and they must be 100% waterproof.
Pie in the sky, moon on a stick, never ever gonna happen.
I've bought god knows how many pairs of gloves over the years (And I'm including £80+ motorcycle gloves here as well) and not one of them has ever been waterproof for more than a few uses and heavy showers, and even then they give up eventually
And MTB gloves are the worst IME.
The water runs off your arms and straight into your gloves. No matter where you put the cuffs of your jacket, water always gets in. I think it's because you moove around too much on a bike.
Forget the waterproof idea and just get some that stay warm when wet.
I agree about Endura Strike .I'm on my 3rd pair now !
All replaced under warranty but ......
Totally agree with PeterPoddy on that one.
Don't waste lots of money chasing that nirvana of warm, waterproof AND dextrous. Just accept that hands will get wet, but get a glove that will keep them warm. Something windproof would be a good starting point, with a themal lining.
try silk liners under waterproof ones , works for skiing and motorbikes
Trouble with Sealkins is your hands end up wet even when its not raining.
May be ok for a pootle to the shops but as soon as you sweat they fill up and you end up looking like youve spent too long in the bath.