rocket_rabbit Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 This may seem a bit pansy, but i'm struggling to find a decent set of gloves that will last for driving the Westfield The last set I bought from Playskool lasted 4 months before splitting. I have also had Alpinestars Tech 1Z items - these were good, but expensive and eventually went at the fingertips after about 10 months. I know some people may use biker gloves, but the armour restricts movement. Anyone any suggestions to use on a leather steering wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab (bombero) Reid Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Try some of the full finger mountain biking gloves. Manufacturers tend to make light Summer to full Winter season types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Frankland (T3OMF) Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 The last set I bought from Playskool lasted 4 months before splitting. Dont say that, I have just brough some........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I use mountain biking gloves for the road; I've got a set of lighter weight wind proof jobs for summer/autumn cooler days and a pair of heavier water/wind proof winter jobs. I've probably had four or five years out of the lighter weight ones, but they are starting to wear through in places now. (The heavy weight are new this winter, so too soon to tell yet!) I've got a pair of the cheaper Sparco race gloves that are about five years old now, but have only had light use. Still going strong though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket_rabbit Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Any brand/model types to do a search for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrackNail Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 sealskinz http://www.sealskinz.com/gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveac Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I used to have some Hatch shooting gloves (can't find them now!). Not particularly warm but gave extra grip over cold, wind-dried palms and plenty of tactile feedback while still keeping the draft out. 3 yrs and still going strong. If I got another pair, I'd go for the gauntlet/"flight" version instead. They look very long in the the wrist but the standard ones are shorter than they look and that's where you end up feeling the cold in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I've recently had to replace mine and found some £80 gloves for £20 in a motor bike place - seem fine for feel and tough enough to take some hard use. Rory's Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombanks Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 i found a set of karrimor walking gloves worked great for me. they have no label on them tho so i have no idea what model they are. they are sort of fleecy but the palm side of them all the way to the fingertips are a sort of grippy rubber stuff thats thin so it doesnt restrict movement . i got them from some walking shop when i was out in the lakes a few years back and went for them as they said good for -15 and windprood or something like that on them. they are a bit rubish if they get very wet, being a fleece type material but the plams cope ok if your picking up stuff that is damp (i used to use them at the horse yard), apart from that they work perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I have some 'bike' gloves too - they are actually for motorbike trials, but I use them on my mountain bike too. We have reports of people hammering them for 6 months +, so I am sure they would be up to the job in the car. They have a very thin palm with no extra bits of material or stitching. Just enough to keep my mits warm (down to about zero degrees anyway!) and almost no loss of feeling through them. They are Hebo Team Trial gloves, but there are other brands out there with similar characteristics. If you did want to go down that route and there is anything here that you fancy: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/gloves/c39.html - give me a shout, will of course do them at 'WSCC rates'! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenandmean Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Bought some gloves from a ex army stores more years ago than I care to remember, turned out they were German tank drivers gloves, nice and warm, give good feel on the wheel and still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab (bombero) Reid Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Any brand/model types to do a search for? Like Gadgetman, I've a different pair dependant on conditions, but my fave pairs at the moment are by SixOneSix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRXVOymzcb1PgkMxj7klBLkqkLcOvW1oNoNlDuPrLMxo8qp1eqE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I thought you used these Steve http://www.costumesupplies.com/store/i/is.aspx?path=/images/products/31290.jpg&lr=t&bw=550&bh=500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I've got two pairs, a pair of Sparcos which haven't seen light of day "yet" and a pair of welders fancy leather jobs which are cheap as chips, in fact given to me by a friendly contract welding outfit, fur lined very soft and pliable for added dexterity in TIG welding. Worked fine this afternoon when I went out for a pre season blast. Didn't realise just how cold it still is but hey ho didn't die so must have been ok. Nose feels like its still dripping. No probs operating the switches and buttons. Not as good as bare hands but not as warm without. Bob (enjoyed every minute of it as well. :d ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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