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  1. #1 Rain Off - waterproof over gloves 
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    While browsing HansP's websit (he introduces winter riding there), I somehow stumbled across this website. After reading the product intro, I decided to give it a try - this guy's experience seemed enough prove that he knows what he is talking about. I ordered 2 pair S and 2 pair M size in the one finger version.

    I tested them last weekend, February 15th, 2009 at temperatures blow -5 C and windy conditions. There was no rain of course, but as they are waterproof, they also keep the airflow off the back of my hands. It worked perfect.




    These over gloves look ugly and the first meters of riding with them (pulled over my winter gloves) feel a bit clumsy, but they do a great job.

    I also made some water tests at home in the shower - 100% waterproof!

    The approx. 40 USD per pair are a good investment I would say.

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    Andy,

    Those look like the real deal! Kiwis representin'!

    They're about 50 bucks here in the US @ farklemasters.com.

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  3. #3 Re: Waterproof gear? 
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    In the States I would use Aerostitch over gloves and boots to keep feet and hands dry. Usually I just give up on keeping my hands dry because most over gloves have too high of a dex penalty (DD'ish thing to say, I know). I would generally also use a Heily Hanson (SP?) suite that was a nice blinding safety lime yellow. I tend to favor very bright colors for my rain suits. Not sure what I'll use for my boots here but I've found something decent looking on TaoBao.

    In general I'm not as picky about the suit as I am about my overboots (waterproof boot covers) because IMO no one has ever made a pair/piece of breathable/waterproof anything. I don't even look for waterproof boots or gloves because they are either not waterproof, not breathable, or neither. What's worse is that would-be waterproof gloves and boots tend to take longer to dry because once the water is in it's also harder to get out.

    My two cents.
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  4. #4 Re: Waterproof gear? 
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    Yeah seriously, i second that. Does anyone out there have any gear that's actually waterproof AND breathable? Goretex is bullshit. I have a pair of fairly expensive Dainese winter gloves i bought in france that are supposed to be waterproof. They can take about 15/20 mins of rain but are soaking throughout after that. And yes, they take days to dry...
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  5. #5 Re: Waterproof gear? 
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    Found these on TaoBao. Things like these and a basic rain suit are most of what I used and that's with full time riding and Florida rain storms which in spring at least are intense and frequent. I would also wear some winter gloves but usually wouldn't put my three digit over gloves on unless I would be riding most of the day. My hands being wet never bothered me as much as my feet. When I get off the bike I'm going to take the gloves off anyhow. Also of course the main use of our feet is shifting or breaking so I never felt hampered by covers like these. Once I get off the bike I would rather just have some nice comfortable ankle high hiking boots on instead of anything soggy.

    Of these covers the third seem like the best as they have a rubber sole and might get the best grip. I doubt any of them would last more than two or three seasons.

    Looks OK
    http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9...7d4fc017d63360
    Also Look OK
    http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=5...5384da8604f7f1
    Looking much better (maybe the best?)
    http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=5...5384da8604f7f1
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  6. #6 Re: Waterproof gear? 
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    I tried that style before and didn't like them. The sole is always too big for your shoes and are not tight under your feet so they flap around. Very annoying to ride and walk in. Now i use these and find them much better, they're tight around your shoes and do a good job of keeping water out.

    http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8489620231
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    I've had two pairs of Alpinestar waterproof boots in the last 5 years, never had wet feet. They're expensive, but they work.

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  8. #8 Re: Waterproof gear? 
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    Quote Originally Posted by felix View Post
    I tried that style before and didn't like them. The sole is always too big for your shoes and are not tight under your feet so they flap around. Very annoying to ride and walk in. Now i use these and find them much better, they're tight around your shoes and do a good job of keeping water out.

    http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8489620231
    Felix, please check your TB link. Doesn't work for me. Last year I bought a pair of gaiters (used for hiking) which proved absolutely useless. I was soaked in 5 minutes.
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  9. #9 Re: Waterproof gear? 
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maux View Post
    ... Florida rain storms which in spring at least are intense and frequent.
    "Intense"? I would call them bloody INSANE!! Got caught in one on "Alligator Alley" - and was too afraid to stop, else I'd be eaten! Good testing ground for gear.

    Chinabiker's waterproof mittens are fantastic. Ditto on the Alpinestar boots. They were great until someone stole them! Really, what kinda guy steals another man's well-used shoes?

    Best solution I've ever found is plastic bags & duct tape. Not very pretty, but a whole lot easier to carry than an extra pair of boots.

    Duct tape - a gift from heaven.
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