heated gloves ?

[elizilla]

I mentioned upthread that I was gonna buy the Powerlet glove liners. And I did. I am pleased with them.

They fit inside my normal gloves and I still can't feel the wires, even though they are slightly tight. I might get a pair of gloves one size larger, to go with the liners. That's OK, though - the nice thing about the liners, is that I can choose my own gloves to go over them, based on the criteria that are important to me.

I have tried them both on their own, and plugged into the plugs at the end of the sleeves of my electric jacket. Both work fine. They keep my hands comfortable in weather that would generally lead to painful near-frostbite in my fingertips.

My gripes about my old Gerbing heated gloves, had to do with their performance in wet weather. The giant gauntlet was hard to get inside the cuffs of my rainsuit, and if you wear the gauntlets on the outside the water gets in. And once water gets in, you get hot spots. And they take forever to dry inside. These liners will dry fast because they can be taken out, and I don't have to wear gloves with giant gauntlets.

BTW, my electric jacket is also Powerlet brand. It is good too.

 

[Tremor38]

That's good info, I've seen very few testimonials on Powerlet heated gear.

 

[EricV]

Lots of good input so far. I wear a Gerbing jacket liner, circa '92 or so and it's still going strong. I had the older Gerbing gloves too and many of the voiced complaints on this thread I share for the gloves. Gerbing customer service is excellent, IF you show up at the showroom/plant. Not so good on email/phone. FYI - The Gerbing jacket liners that are single circuit can be made dual circuit for separate control of the gloves and liner for a very reasonable fee. They charged me $10 to do that. The new micro wire stuff is much better than the older stuff. Fewer hot spots and more even overall heat.

On the Gerbing gloves, I was never satisfied with the heat output. Always had them up more than the liner. I now know that you can send them back and have them "double wired" for more heat. Not sure at what cost.

Warm-n-Safe - I have a long history of use with WnS products and am very happy with their controllers. Portable, dual mounted, single mounted, grips, etc. All fantastic and excellent customer service.

The Gerbing and WnS gloves are both offered in different styles. One thing I noted with the G3s the other week when I was looking at them and trying G3s and T5s on is that there is a nice note that the outside shell of the glove is not waterproof, so it will soak up moisture and get heavy unless YOU waterproof them in some manner. : Some of the WnS stuff was sold under the First Gear label and was waterproof, while the WnS gloves of the same gen were not. I think they offer both now.

Note that different companies have vastly different warranties and warranty requirements. Read and be aware. Gerbings are lifetime.... but if you are doing a mail in warranty issue, they typically ask to see a copy of your receipt. In person, usually not.

Tourmaster - The wife had a Synergy jacket liner and it was fine. It stopped working, so she contacted them since it had been less than a year. There was a known issue with the older style controllers dying and we tested it with a friends known good controller and no change, so they gave us a RMA and we sent the jacket liner in. They replaced it with a brand new Synergy II and new controller, (different style controllers). They were fast and we were stoked! Except that the Synergy II jacket didn't heat the left sleeve. And it was bigger for her size and much bulkier with the heavy fabric they now use. Then on the first use, the plastic clip on the controller snapped off too.

Ok, fine, more email with Tourmaster and they say send it back, here's your RMA # and we do, on our dime. The next day the UPS guy comes to the door and says "you have a return?" They had done a call tag, but not told us about it. Ok, neither here nor there. Yesterday we got the replacement for the bad jacket, which was a replacement for the original one that died. We sent a jacket liner back, they sent a vest to us. Umm, NO. More calls and email. We are now waiting for the UPS guy to come collect the vest and for them to ship us a jacket liner. Hopefully that one will work. The last email we got suggested it may be several weeks before the jacket liner shows up. They try hard, but follow thru is lacking.

If I had to replace my gear today, I'd go first to Warm-n-Safe, then explore Powerlet, (whom I've been very happy with on their power ports and other items, as well as service. Gerbing is still in the mix, but NEVER with one of their controllers. I always use a WnS Heat-Troller. It's the best out and is constantly being improved upon, as well as being made in the US and with excellent customer service.

 

[BarkSlayer]

Gerbings Electric Gloves

I'm looking for a nice pair of electric gloves. My jacket liner is the latest Gerbings, with glove leads at the sleeve cuffs in zippered compartments. My preference is to power the gloves from the bike's system, but the ability to power them via battery as well would be a nice feature, too. Does anyone have experience with Gerbings T5 or the Gerbings EX gloves?

 

[Karson]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

I'm looking for a nice pair of electric gloves. My jacket liner is the latest Gerbings, with glove leads at the sleeve cuffs in zippered compartments. My preference is to power the gloves from the bike's system, but the ability to power them via battery as well would be a nice feature, too. Does anyone have experience with Gerbings T5 or the Gerbings EX gloves?

Is your heart set on the style or something other than the name? Gerbings had a little bit of an overhaul this year and has raised a bit of a s*** fit among their loyal fanbase, if it interests you. The original owners son is coming out with a new line, separate of the "Gerbings" name of which has now been sold to someone else...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=979661

 

[BarkSlayer]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

While I've always had good experiences with the Gerbings brand, I just want a nice pair of waterproof, electric gloves that are compatible with my jacket liner leads, that will work reliably and last.

 

[Karson]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

While I've always had good experiences with the Gerbings brand, I just want a nice pair of waterproof, electric gloves that are compatible with my jacket liner leads, that will work reliably and last.

OK - I'm not familiar with any waterproof heated gloves, but thought I'd at least bring the latest info on the sale of the company. Best of luck in your search ::008::

 

[pnelson]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

I have a pair of Gerbing G3 heated gloves. I use them with a Tourmaster Synergy, full-sleeved, heated jacket. I live in Oregon and take extended trips up and down the west coast well into the cold and wet weather until it's freezing. It's one thing to have gear that will let you ride for an hour or so in bad weather but gloves like these let you ride all day in cold weather. I've been totally happy with them and can't imagine not having them. I also have heated grips and will use them sometimes with the gloves when it's really cold out. Heated grips alone don't cut it though. They don't warm the tops of your hands.

If you think they are expensive, consider that every day you don't ride because it's too cold, that's a lot of wasted money (your bike just sitting there waiting for spring.) Having warm hands also keeps you safer. The Gerbing gloves heat all the fingers-tops and bottoms and even your thumb. They are warmth without bulk and make the riding experience wonderful in cold wet weather.

I mentioned the pros. The cons are that you need to seal the leather regularly with something like Sno Seal. The liner is waterproof so it won't leak but the Sno Seal keeps the leather from getting soggy. It also takes some extra time getting all the wires hooked up. And, it's a hassle getting everything tucked in under your jacket sleeve. (You put the gauntlet under the sleeve so water doesn't run down the sleeve into the glove.)

If I didn't have them, I'd buy them all over again. If you've ever started out at 5am in near freezing weather and had to pull off to warm up a few hours later because you couldn't feel your hands any more, you'll never want to experience that again. My hands are always dry and toasty warm now. That's worth a lot to me.

http://amzn.to/1qn8Xlq << amazon link

 

[justbob]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

FYI, Gordon "Gerbing" is back in business.

http://gordonsheated.com/

 

[BarkSlayer]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

Thanks, Paul. I'm placing an order today.

Is that a Flying Scot in your avatar?

 

[wfopete]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

Or you might want to consider some electric glove liners with a water proof glove over them.

 

[pnelson]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

Thanks, Paul. I'm placing an order today.

Is that a Flying Scot in your avatar?

Close! It's a Thistle - Same designer, Sandy Douglas. This boat was in a barn for 25 years until we rescued her. Now I have six more wooden Thistles in my shop and it's one of my two retirement activities of choice. <grin>

Photo history at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/103841350024498346596/albums/5654885456366855729

;-)

 

[BarkSlayer]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

??? Holy Schnikes, Paul. Any man with seven wooden boats has a great deal more time and patience than I can imagine. Looks like you do great work, too! I had a Ray Greene Nipper back in college and a Hobie 16 after that. Love the water, but sailing was too much work for me. Be safe out there.

 

[XtreemLee]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

I replaced my Gerbings with Powerlet products after Gerbings had their big recall. So far Powerlet has worked great and even better than the Gerbings stuff did.

 

[Tyke]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

I have Gerbing XR12 heated gloves which attach to a lead directly from my bikes battery, they are superb and I can recommend them ::012::

 

[low drag]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

I have a pair of Gerbing G3 heated gloves. I use them with a Tourmaster Synergy, full-sleeved, heated jacket. I live in Oregon and take extended trips up and down the west coast well into the cold and wet weather until it's freezing. It's one thing to have gear that will let you ride for an hour or so in bad weather but gloves like these let you ride all day in cold weather. I've been totally happy with them and can't imagine not having them. I also have heated grips and will use them sometimes with the gloves when it's really cold out. Heated grips alone don't cut it though. They don't warm the tops of your hands.

If you think they are expensive, consider that every day you don't ride because it's too cold, that's a lot of wasted money (your bike just sitting there waiting for spring.) Having warm hands also keeps you safer. The Gerbing gloves heat all the fingers-tops and bottoms and even your thumb. They are warmth without bulk and make the riding experience wonderful in cold wet weather.

I mentioned the pros. The cons are that you need to seal the leather regularly with something like Sno Seal. The liner is waterproof so it won't leak but the Sno Seal keeps the leather from getting soggy. It also takes some extra time getting all the wires hooked up. And, it's a hassle getting everything tucked in under your jacket sleeve. (You put the gauntlet under the sleeve so water doesn't run down the sleeve into the glove.)

If I didn't have them, I'd buy them all over again. If you've ever started out at 5am in near freezing weather and had to pull off to warm up a few hours later because you couldn't feel your hands any more, you'll never want to experience that again. My hands are always dry and toasty warm now. That's worth a lot to me.

http://amzn.to/1qn8Xlq << amazon link

I just picked up a set of G3s, I'm totally new to these. I understand I need to treat the leather to make them resist water, I'm on that.

Question on the cloves and wires if I may. Is it OK to fold or roll the gloves up when not in use without damaging the internal wires?

I intend to use them this weekend. Given there should only be a high of 70 in Denver it'll be a chilly ride up into the mountains in the AM, I should be able to put them to good use.

 

[pnelson]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

You'll want to seal the gloves with Sno Seal. Amazon link >> http://amzn.to/1ozpUoa

I rub in as much as they'll take. It takes some time for them to dry again so do this a day or two before riding. The sno seal keeps the gloves from getting soggy in the rain. It has nothing to do with waterproofness though as the glove has a internal, waterproof barrier liner that takes care of that. I've been in heavy rain for several hours and never had wet hands. Over time though, the outer leather will pick up some water. No worries, just let them dry out.

 

[AVGeek]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

I went with Warm and Safe. I have the glove liners, so I can use whichever glove works best for the conditions.

 

[clint64]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

I went with Warm and Safe. I have the glove liners, so I can use whichever glove works best for the conditions.

How are these working for you? I am trying to decide between these and the Warm and Safe Touring Gloves.

 

[AVGeek]

Re: Gerbings Electric Gloves

How are these working for you? I am trying to decide between these and the Warm and Safe Touring Gloves.

I've been pretty happy with them. It is a bit of a challenge to get two layers on my hands, but once I do, the liner work far better than the Tourmaster gloves I have.