Gauntlet style handlebar covers
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harvest1121
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I have had people I have ridden with that use them. They really do not use a heavy glove. They just block the wind and keep the heat in. I would not have a problem using them if it kept me warm
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But, as for the gauntlets, I've used them in the super cold. They work incredibly well. My wife always used them, and she is one of the coldest (temp) people I have ever known. And her hands stayed warm with them. And I just bought the cheapest ones I could.
The drawback is always that if you get in trouble with the sled, your hands may hang up in the gauntlets, depending on how they are built. Some are like a high sleave, others just over the hands. But, if you have trouble with your hands getting cold, and you ride trails easy and sitting down for the most part, they will work awesome for you.
Catalac, I have a couple sets of Marshall brand gauntlets and think they are really the ticket. They are made of material that allows your hands to slide into and out of them without drag. I just retrofitted one pair to work on my Nytro. The handle bars on the Nytro are so long that typical gauntlets will not fit correctly. Funny thing about the way they look; when I bought my first pair I had to put up with some razzing from some guys but now they all have them too!
anonomoose
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Not only do they keep the wind off, but you can wear NO gloves or light cotton gloves and this means you will have to turn your hand and thumb warmers down...or your hands will cook.
You should be able to get a good pair for less than $30, delivered. Once you try it you won't go without them when it is really cold, or you drive one of those new machines with no wind protection.
You should be able to get a good pair for less than $30, delivered. Once you try it you won't go without them when it is really cold, or you drive one of those new machines with no wind protection.
teamditchpickle
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i've noticed they have made some different styled ones lately. been thinking bout gettin a pair. on the F1000, my hands are always cold.
polarisrider1
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Buy a pair of Klim Togwotee gloves and keep those gadgets off your sled.
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miaferominka
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A person we ride with got there hands caught in them when trying to bail off his sled and wacked a tree.I WOULD NEVER USE THEM
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This company makes a great hand guard product. They are really nice and keep your hands warm. The best part is they are removable. I have included a couple pis of how they will work on different windshield set ups. you can see that they cover the bars extremely well. I bought mine from Dennis Kirk (had the largest selection on hand).
This company makes a great hand guard product. They are really nice and keep your hands warm. The best part is they are removable. I have included a couple pis of how they will work on different windshield set ups. you can see that they cover the bars extremely well. I bought mine from Dennis Kirk (had the largest selection on hand).
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Have them for all 4 of my family. Great in the cold, and can wear moto-cross gloves for a better feel and grip. If the wife and kids are warm and happy, everybodys happy. Can be inconvenient to get at some control buttons, but ya get used to it. Never had any trouble getting out of them, but then I dont bail off and hit trees. Remeber the old moto-cross motto " never let go, if you can still wack the throttle, theres a chance you MIGHT save it".
I have tested this theory, not sure if its true or not! (nursing a broken leg/ ankle from coming up short on a 60' step up, decided not to depart from the bike in mid air. I think it was a good choice, I didnt crash, and probably would have broken a lot more if I would have jumped off)
I have tested this theory, not sure if its true or not! (nursing a broken leg/ ankle from coming up short on a 60' step up, decided not to depart from the bike in mid air. I think it was a good choice, I didnt crash, and probably would have broken a lot more if I would have jumped off)
I bought a set last year and love them. Ever since I put risers on my sled and got diabetes my hands started to get cold. I wear a sno-x glove with them on and have no problems. I even off trail ride with them and when not needed I roll them up on the handle bars. I hate being cold and with the diabetes my circulation really has gotten bad in my hands. Yes I do have good gore-tex gloves and still can not keep the hands warm. I may go back to choppers if need be.
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Use them when it is really cold but otherwise they ride in the handlebag trunk. They are bulky and they do get in the way. I have bought handguards for my last 4 sleds and really like them. These are a one size fits nothing item and a person has to trim and bend them around to get them to work right. Once you get them right you can ride with mechanics gloves most of the time. One way or another cold hands suck and take away from the fun of things.