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I tend to carry a couple of pairs of gloves on long trips, but I don't have any that I would classify as summer touring gloves. Most of the gloves I own are geared toward colder weather. I have a couple pairs of summer weight gloves, but they are not comfortable enough to wear for a 700+mile day.
What is your preference for summer touring gloves, and why?
Thanks for your advice,
Jeff
I seem to end up with Icon gloves and just bought these...have worn them numerous times and they're going to be my summer gloves. Comfortable, they breathe, and they're short on the wrist.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/124-...87270&device=c
Old pair of Castle fingerless gloves I have had for 8 years or more, they are comfortable in warm weather and do what I want them to do while riding around the area.
Icon 29ers, been using them for years
I had a pair of perforated fingerless gloves I wore a couple summers. Didn't really like them too much. Mechanic has some duty gloves I've been wearing last two years. Price is good and they hold up well.
PowerTrip Grand National gloves -- knuckle protection and studs on outside edge of palm. Great protection and good price for the quality (about $50). Lots of dye leakage in first few uses but that disappears soon enough. Worth a look.
Lee Parks makes a great summer glove. Comes with seams inside or a different model with the seams sewn on the outside. I have mine for 5 years now. Well worth it.
http://www.leeparksdesign.com/deertours-outseam/
Held Emotion gloves are my summer gloves. Not the cheapest but you get what you pay for."coffee"
I bought these for myself and I have purchased three more pair for family and friends. They are lifetime guarantee. I go back to my local Cycle Gear store every year and get a new pair (free of charge). The only $40 you will ever spend on gloves.
http://www.cyclegear.com/SEDICI-Lucc...orcycle-Gloves
I use these as well. Went down to the local shop and tried on a dozen or so different gloves and settled on these by Icon.Quote:
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+1 on the Sidici Luccas from Cycle Gear.
Currently I am using Aerostich Deerskin gloves with satisfactory results. In the past I have gone to WalMart and bought some golf gloves. No padding, but cooler for sure.
Dainese Carbon Short D1 Gloves
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-carbon-short-d1-gloves
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I got something very similar to these at Cycle Gear a few years ago. I wear them all year long and they are like butter soft comfort. Worth the money and will protect you if needed. Revzilla advertised for $150.00 / I paid about $50.00 on sale at Cycle Gear locally.
Steve
Hands down my favorite summer gloves. I know some of you guys are sensitive to the brand, but they make great clothes.
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I like the Hugger fingerless for the most part of the year with my heated grips. Got to get pretty cold before I pull out the Hugger waterproof full finger gloves.. .........Dickie
I've been wearing them for years (Aerostich deerskin). They come in numbered sizes and I think they wear cooler than cowhide, but that's just a subjective opinion. You can also wash them when they get nasty.Quote:
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I have to agree with bertrider. I have a pair of deer skin gloves from aerostitch. Very pliable, comfortable, and no break in period. I use elk skin during the winter. Woks excellent with heated grips.
I don't mind wearing a 3 season glove during the summer, I sweat like crazy all the time so I'm used to it. I lean cheap on most purchases but I really liked the features and design of these Weise Victory gloves. Got 2XL and they fit like a, well, they fit very good.
Minimal back-pressure when bending fingers, comfy, extra protection here and there, they extend a little up the wrist on the veiny side, and Velcro strap should help keep them on if I go off. Found the 2XL on fleabay for $75 shipped.
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Definitely Gripswell summer gloves. Not only are they very cool, but the technology to avoid finger numbness really works! http://moto.gripswell.com/gs_33.php
I have been using Icon gloves for years. They work and feel great. I get a new pair every year.
Best summer glove with the most comfort.:biggthumpup:
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/124-...87270&device=c
Not an "official motorcycle glove" but very comfortable. I also keep a pair inside the wife's MX5 for the times she lets me drive it.
Also have some mesh Icon and mesh Yamaha gear.
I use Scorpion Coolhand II gloves. They might not have the best protection, but they're comfortable and cool.
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http://shopping.scorpionusa.com/C55D...C0F969317369E7
Thanks to all for your advice. I went ahead and purchased two pairs: Alpinestars Scheme gloves and Icon twenty-niners. The Alpinestars look like they will provide a bit more protection with the Kevlar reinforced palm and the Icons, based on the input from others, should be cool and comfortable. Thanks again for all the input.
-Jeff
I just bought the Klim Quest gloves because I will most likely hit a few rainy days on my road trip coming up here in a couple weeks.
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I have these fingerless gloves that I usually wear.
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I also have these, that are perforated and really allow great airflow.
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Originally Posted by nvmyf6
I just this week purchased a pair of these from RevZilla. When they arrived, they looked great! Unfortunately, when I tried them on...the right hand glove was great but the left hand was noticeably smaller. Both are tagged from Highway21 as being XL...so it is not really RevZilla's fault. I suspect that somehow a Large was mis-tagged as an XL during manufacture.
MY problem is....that I did not find this problem until after I pitched out the packaging and now am unable to return them. A $28 lesson indeed.
....sT
Yesterday I had on my Icon 29's for a long time. It was in the low 90's and they were hot on me. I took out another pair ( of many ) and they were much better in the heat. They were a cheaper brand I bought last year named Olympia. The palm pad felt better, and the knit style backing let me feel the air going through them that the 29's couldn't.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...rce-gel-gloves
Thanks for this thread!
The Navy has recently changed their standing Safety Order to include verbiage that states to the effect that all motorcycle riders shall have gloves "designed for motorcycle use" and not just "any" full fingered glove. A lot of Sailors and Marines used to wear the Mechanix style work gloves in the Florida heat - but that apparently has been illegal since the latest OPNAV 5100 came out.
Since I give classes on base now, I shall be in compliance as well. I'm going to try those Olympians (inexpensive immediate solution) and then when I can get to a proper store, try the Icon's.
Cheers,
Steve
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$20. Home Depot.
Do those have "palm padding" as well?Quote:
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Nothing to write home about, but works for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by 53driver
...roger. Thanks.Quote:
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