Dan Anderson

NRS Hydroskins are my favorite:  http://www.cyclocrossracing.com/item/2406/NRS-Hydroskin-Gloves/1.html.  They are thin neoprene with the perfect amount of grip covering the palm & fingers.  I cut off the wrist strap, and reinforce some of the stitching before using them (they always seem to split the seam on the outside of the thumb).  I've used them for about 8 seasons of cold-weather Ultimate, and found they are great for cyclocross too.  When it's REALLY cold (like Kruger's last year) I wear a pair of these instead, which are a little bit thicker: http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=2417&pdeptid=944

Alder Creek Kayak always has a large selection of they Hydroskins.  You definitely need to try them on because the sizing is really hard to guess - they come in 8 different sizes!

Rob Anderson

One could spend a lot of money on expensive bike-specific gloves. But me, I'm cheap-o. A nice wool glove (Outdoor Research makes a great one for $30) keeps me warm in even the coldest temps.

If it rains or you need extra windproofing, a pair of yellow dishwashing gloves over your regular gloves keeps everything from getting wet. Best part about the dishwashing gloves, you can look super-PRO like Tim Johnson: http://vimeo.com/3261586

Russ Rainforth

Ryan- I think Rick is right; you may have Reynaud's Syndrome. I suffer from this and will tell you it is a Pain in the ***.
You'll always end up w/ heavier gloves (and possibly shoes) than your fellow riders/racers.
Sadly, overdressing doesn't really help- you'll still end up w/ white frozen fingers and toes.
The suggestion for wool mittens will not help you whatsoever if you have Reynaud's. As you surmised, you need wind proofing as well as warmth.
I have about 12 pairs of gloves as testament to search for the Right Glove. Lots of boots and booties too.

Mittens and lobster-style help a lot. But when the temps really drop, only oversized 2 pc gloves (i.e. *separate* liner and glove) work for me. Specialized Sub-Zeros are my current favorite.
If the Reynaud's affects your feet as well, Lake boots are about your only choice. Do yourself a favor -Skip all the so-called winter boots from regular cycling shoe Mfrs. they will NOT work for your situation.
Jeff Tedder mentioned the Barmitts. If you have a dedicated commuter, I think it's a great idea. If not, well, I'm not sure I'd want to show up for a training ride w/ them! ;-)

Hope that helps,
Russ Rainforth
Portlander in exile

PS- thanks Rick- I hadn't heard about gradually acclimatizing to temps. I'll try that.

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On Nov 9, 2012, at 8:17 AM, Ryan wrote:

> So, I get real cold hands. This morning's commute made me think I had frostbite.
>
> Recommendations for good, warm gloves? I think it's the wind chill that is hurting so much, so looking for some good electric gloves I could use.
>
> On another note, are pogies worth it?
>
> I've tried lobster gloves, snowboard gloves, kayaking gloves (great for waterproof use!)..
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John

http://m.guardiannews.com/science/2008/dec/17/medicalresearch-humanbehaviour?cat=science&type=article

Get some gloves.

John
On Nov 9, 2012 12:20 PM, "Ormerod, Gilbert"
wrote:

> Candi had the best answer to this question many years ago. Don't remember
> her exact words, but basically it was, "cover your head."
>
> Yes, getting gloves that work well for you is very important, but don't
> forget to keep your head warm! You lose a lot of heat through your head,
> and wearing something that keeps you warm, dry, and deflects the wind can
> make a huge difference.
>
> I have a cycling cap made of stocking cap material with ear flaps that
> works great. And for when it's really nasty, rainy out I've covered one of
> my helmets with clear packing tape to ensure that the wind and rain stay
> off my noggin.
>
> Good luck!
>
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> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Freezing hands...best gloves?
>
> So, I get real cold hands. This morning's commute made me think I had
> frostbite.
>
> Recommendations for good, warm gloves? I think it's the wind chill that is
> hurting so much, so looking for some good electric gloves I could use.
>
> On another note, are pogies worth it?
>
> I've tried lobster gloves, snowboard gloves, kayaking gloves (great for
> waterproof use!)..
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David Rasca

FYI, my neoprene have curved fingers and are good in cold dry and wet. They cost less than 20 bucks

Ormerod, Gilbert

Candi had the best answer to this question many years ago. Don't remember her exact words, but basically it was, "cover your head."

Yes, getting gloves that work well for you is very important, but don't forget to keep your head warm! You lose a lot of heat through your head, and wearing something that keeps you warm, dry, and deflects the wind can make a huge difference.

I have a cycling cap made of stocking cap material with ear flaps that works great. And for when it's really nasty, rainy out I've covered one of my helmets with clear packing tape to ensure that the wind and rain stay off my noggin.

Good luck!

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Subject: [OBRA Chat] Freezing hands...best gloves?

So, I get real cold hands. This morning's commute made me think I had frostbite.

Recommendations for good, warm gloves? I think it's the wind chill that is hurting so much, so looking for some good electric gloves I could use.

On another note, are pogies worth it?

I've tried lobster gloves, snowboard gloves, kayaking gloves (great for waterproof use!)..
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David Rasca

Franz Bruggemeier turned me on to Neoprene, just scored myself a pair last night... here's how he did it.... last year at USGP when it was 22 degrees I wore my ski patrol type gloves - deer skin and thinsulate, super heavy-duty, and my fingers still felt like they were going to fall off, while post-race Franz is taking his neoprene off and his hands are steaming and sweaty. Then when he said "man, my hands are so sweaty and hot" - that's all I needed to see. I felt like Harry Dunne in Dumb and Dumber when Lloyd Christmas takes off his extra pair of gloves..... ya know!

Dave

Brady Brady

These are pretty amazing if you don't have to get into the drops. You'll
have to ride faster because the cool kids will laugh at you, but you'll be
able to ride much longer than they will.

www.barmitts.com

On 11/9/12 8:17 AM, "Ryan" wrote:

>So, I get real cold hands. This morning's commute made me think I had
>frostbite.
>
>Recommendations for good, warm gloves? I think it's the wind chill that
>is hurting so much, so looking for some good electric gloves I could use.
>
>On another note, are pogies worth it?
>
>I've tried lobster gloves, snowboard gloves, kayaking gloves (great for
>waterproof use!)..
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Jeff Tedder

Bar Mitts are goofy lookin but they work when its really cold and wet.....

----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Freezing hands...best gloves?

The best gloves are not gloves. They are mittens. BAM!

Sarah

On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 8:17 AM, Ryan wrote:

So, I get real cold hands. This morning's commute made me think I had frostbite.

Recommendations for good, warm gloves? I think it's the wind chill that is hurting so much, so looking for some good electric gloves I could use.

On another note, are pogies worth it?

I've tried lobster gloves, snowboard gloves, kayaking gloves (great for waterproof use!)..
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mohair

REI & Oregon Mountain Community used to carry polypropelene glove liners. I've had mine for over ten years. Do several layers: glove liners, nitrile gloves (Harbor Freight carries them), and then oversized ski gloves. I've seen some riders wearing bread bags over heavy gloves; good for shedding water and wind. Plus they're basically free.

Steve Long

For most cold/dry situations I wear the Descent Diablo. If its below 30ish, I often put a little hottie in the glove on the top side of the palm.
There are better wet/cold gloves but I have not found the need for warmer gloves in dry conditions and you still have finger dexterity with them.

Steve

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Ryan wrote:

>So, I get real cold hands. This morning's commute made me think I had frostbite.
>
>Recommendations for good, warm gloves? I think it's the wind chill that is hurting so much, so looking for some good electric gloves I could use.
>
>On another note, are pogies worth it?
>
>I've tried lobster gloves, snowboard gloves, kayaking gloves (great for waterproof use!)..
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Kevin Brightbill

http://www.rei.com/product/305045/fox-river-wool-glomitts

Lightyears ahead of any softshell/technical/"waterproof" glove I've tried. Great for commuting, great for road riding (never had a problem shifting with Campy or older Shimano levers), great for touring.

Sarah Tisdale

The best gloves are not gloves. They are mittens. BAM!

Sarah

On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 8:17 AM, Ryan wrote:

> So, I get real cold hands. This morning's commute made me think I had
> frostbite.
>
> Recommendations for good, warm gloves? I think it's the wind chill that is
> hurting so much, so looking for some good electric gloves I could use.
>
> On another note, are pogies worth it?
>
> I've tried lobster gloves, snowboard gloves, kayaking gloves (great for
> waterproof use!)..
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Rick Johnson

You are describing Raynaud's
.
If the description seems like it applies to you then:

* I suggest over-dressing. If you are warm to the point of sweating
that will help keep the blood flow to the extremities open. Wear an
outer layer that can later be opened to vent.
* Transition to the outdoor temps gradually. Spend a few minutes in
the garage before going outside, etc. The syndrome is triggered by
quick changes in temperature.
* Don't keep repeating the trigger conditions if at all possible - it
just makes it worse.

Rick Johnson
Bend Oregon

* * *

This news has been sanitized for your preconceptions

On 11/9/2012 8:17 AM, Ryan wrote:
> So, I get real cold hands. This morning's commute made me think I had frostbite.
>
> Recommendations for good, warm gloves? I think it's the wind chill that is hurting so much, so looking for some good electric gloves I could use.
>
> On another note, are pogies worth it?
>
> I've tried lobster gloves, snowboard gloves, kayaking gloves (great for waterproof use!)..
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Chipp

A good short-ride alternative is to wear those blue nitrile gloves under your regular gloves. Yours hands will start to sweat on longer rides but in the short term, they work .Plus they'll keep your hands clean for those dirty winter flat repairs. ----- Original Message -----
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Subject: [OBRA Chat] Freezing hands...best gloves?

> So, I get real cold hands. This morning's commute made me think I had frostbite.
>
> Recommendations for good, warm gloves? I think it's the wind chill that is hurting so much, so looking for some good electric gloves I could use.
>
> On another note, are pogies worth it?
>
> I've tried lobster gloves, snowboard gloves, kayaking gloves (great for waterproof use!)..
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Ryan

So, I get real cold hands. This morning's commute made me think I had frostbite.

Recommendations for good, warm gloves? I think it's the wind chill that is hurting so much, so looking for some good electric gloves I could use.

On another note, are pogies worth it?

I've tried lobster gloves, snowboard gloves, kayaking gloves (great for waterproof use!)..