Waterproof Gloves

[Athelstan]

For years now I have searched for truely bombproof (i.e. monsoon proof days on end riding) waterproof touring gear. I have in all departments found a solution except for the item - gloves.

Does anyone know of a truely waterproof glove that will stand 4 to 600miles per day riding in monsoon conditions. If so please let me know.

I did hear about a product from Rukka this season called the "Gauntlet" which was said to meet that performance criteria, but can I find them anywhere for sale - NO - not in UK and not even here in the Swiss Alps.

Any feedback on this subject greatly appreciated. Cheers.

[belthead]

I too have searched far and wide for gloves that are genuinly waterproof. The only ones that do the business properly are indeed Rukka and do have the gauntlett fastenings. They were very expensive at >£130= and had to specially
ordered. ( By Infinity in Guildford ) But that was last year, & have not seen the same since. They are fabric rather than leather , have a removable lining with a clever paraffin encapsulated
thermal layer, Goretex and so on. Never thought they would be that robust if one did come off. Rukka only g'tee them fo4 two years rather than three for their other gear.

[Athelstan]

TextThanks Belthead - but as I live in Switzerland do you have any contact details for Infinity in Guilford? email or tel details would be much appreciated - cheers

As for abrasion proof - I was once told at the swiss bike show that they were Kelvar outers ??? Is this right???

[lizzie]

You could try:

RUKKA AG
Wiesenstrasse 1
CH-9327 Tübach
Tel. +41-(0)71-8412 828
Fax. +41-(0)71-8412-816
Email: info@rukka.ch
www.rukka.ch

or http://www.rukka.com/motor/

but I can't see the gloves...

HTH

[Athelstan]

Hi Lizzie
Many thanks for the response - I tried the local swiss guys in Jan this year at the swiss bike show, and they said 2 interesting things:

1: that they are the only country importer that were not owned by "Rukka" (an historical thing whereby the guy that owns the company here registered the name Rukka in CH many years ago so "Rukka" themselves would either have to give him loads of money for their own name or use him as the importer) - smart guy

2: that he would not be importing the "Gaunlet" as it would be costing about Sfr350, or about £160 a pair retail - he thought that no one would buy them at that price

Anyway many thanks for the suggestion - the road goes ever on - as Tolkien said. Or more accurately the search for these gloves...........

Any info on biking in switzerland do not hesitate to ask.

[belthead]

I will U2U the guy at Infinity, Guildford.
When I find it. ( Soon )

[lizzie]

OK, how about these then:

AGENTS: UNITED KINGDOM
Tran Am Limited
William House, Gore Road
New Milton,
Hampshire BH 25 6RJ
Tel. +44-1425-620 580
Fax. +44-1425 621 915

DEALERS: UNITED KINGDOM

DEALER NAME
P/CODE
TOWN/COUNTY
TEL NUMBER

WEST OF SCOTLAND
KA
AYRSHIRE, AYR
01292 266677

INFINITY M/C
PE
CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PETERBOROUGH
01733 341341

M A C C M/C
SK
CHESHIRE, MACCLESFIELD
01625 435000

J & S ACCESSORIES
CW
CHESHIRE, NORTHWICH
01606 48691

BRANSONS M/C
GL
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GLOUCESTER
01452 525903

BRIDGE M/C
SP
HAMPSHIRE, ANDOVER
01264 354200

BRIDGE M/C
SO
HAMPSHIRE, SOUTHAMPTON
023 8032 1321

RIDERHOUSE
SG
HERTFORDSHIRE, ROYSTON
01763 245000

RIOSSI
W
LONDON, CENTRAL
020 7637 5002

RIOSSI
SW
LONDON, CLAPHAM
020 77206072

SLOCOMBES
NW
LONDON, DUDDEN HILL
020 88301000

J & S ACCESSORIES
SE
LONDON, GREENWICH
0208 3052111

INFINITY M/C
W
LONDON, HANGER LANE
020 8991 5969

INFINITY M/C
WC
LONDON, HIGH HOLBORN
0207 242 1111

ON YA BYKE
M
MANCHESTER, ANCOATS
0161 8330882

THUNDER ROAD
CF
MID GLAMORGAN, BRIDGEND
01656 661131

INFINITY M/C
EH
MID LOTHIAN, EDINBURGH
0131 3478847

REX JUDD CLOTHING
HA
MIDDLESEX, EDGWARE
020 8952 6911

INFINITY M/C
TW
MIDDLESEX, TWICKENHAM
020 8744 3999

PHILLIP McCALLEN
BT
N IRELAND, CO ARMAGH
028 3832 9999

TEASDALE M/C
YO
N YORKSHIRE, THIRSK
01845 523310

CUSTOM LIDS
NE
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
0191 2326454

M/C CLOTHING CENTRE
NR
NORFORK, WYMONDHAM
01953 606922

INFINITY M/C
YO
NORTH YORKSHIRE, YORK
01904 675600

MACSPORT
NN
NORTHANTS, BRACKLEY
01280 700769

J & S ACCESSORIES
BS
SOMERSET, BRISTOL
0117 9314 334

BRANSONS M/C
BA
SOMERSET, YEOVIL
01935 474998

DOBLE M/C
CR
SURREY, COULSDON
020 8668 8851

INFINITY M/C
GU
SURREY, GUILDFORD
01483 511144

J & S ACCESSORIES
KT
SURREY, NEW MALDEN
020 8949 5731

JOHN HARRIS
TN
SUSSEX, CROWBOROUGH
01892 652380

J & S ACCESSORIES
B
W.MIDLANDS, BIRMINGHAM
0121 7667665

HONDA OF SALISBURY
SP
WILTSHIRE, SALISBURY
01722 341200

(Cut and pasted from the website in my first post). You might want to bear in mind that not all of the Riossi stores are likely to be open.....

[Athelstan]

Thanks Lizzie - I've sent you a U2U.

(Belthead if you read this you'll see that Lizzie has done me proud and included a comprehensive list of possible places where I may find the gauntlets - cheers for your help too):saint: