Product Description

It doesn't matter what part of the motorcycling fraternity you're from, NOBODY likes cold wet hands.
RAIN-OFF Overgloves are made, designed, extensively tested and distributed by us here in "first world" New Zealand.
I am an avid motorcyclist and have been riding since 1976. Most of my mileage was covered in the UK as a motorcycle courier {217,000 miles alone} and Europe {49,000 miles on my FXR's} when touring in summer months.
I, like hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists worldwide, have been plagued by cold wet hands {especially in winter months} making what would be an enjoyable ride, a misery.
The best I ever came to solving the problem was in the UK where I fitted waterproof canvas mittens to the actual handlebars of my BMW K75 courier bike {form followed function on that bike and looks didn't matter}. These worked very well shielding my hands from the wet freezing elements of winter there.
The problem was, the mitts looked disgustingly ugly on nice bikes and most riders wouldn't consider spoiling the clean lines of their pride and joy by attaching mitts. They also took some removing.
So, I'd go from having the comforts of mitts during the week couriering, then ride somewhere {as far as Germany} on my FXR in the weekend in all weather conditions realising the stark comparison in comfort.
Getting wet hands was a misery, "it only takes 10 minutes of solid rain to soak most and dampen all leather gloves" and even when it stopped raining my gloves stayed wet well into the next day.
I've tried different pairs of gloves over the years but sooner or later when exposed to wet weather they all become sodden and miserable. Even the new so called "waterproof" gloves with liners let the wet in, and wet means cold.

It doesn't have to rain to get damp cold hands either - fog or even moisture in the air on a fine day will draw in the damp and cold.
To make a glove that is truly 100% waterproof, it needs to be made from tough 100% waterproof material that has welded seams. Not stitched - this is what we have developed with our "RAIN-OFF" Overgloves.
These overgloves work. To prove their "Genuinely 100% Waterproof" I had an overglove hanging upside down filled with water for two days at the "Cold Kiwi" motorcycle rally {a winter motorcycle rally in the coldest central part of the North Island}. If water can't get out it won't get in so this should prove to the many sceptical enquiries I have had about my 100% claim. They simply can't leak!
The M/C glove market has many false claimants to the "waterproof" title {beware of gloves titled "water resistant" or "weather proof"......they don't work.......not riding a motorcycle in the rain at speed anyway} so I can fully understand this sceptical attitude.

When developing these overgloves I had many different variations in different materials that I tested and rejected. I first started with a five finger overglove that had to be the size of a baseball glove in order to take a wide range of sized gloves, on this version the material "bunched" badly and they were too clumbsy, so I've refined from there.
Mitts are best for warmth, keeping fingers together, but too restrictive for motorcycle riding. So I surveyed riders and found most rode subconsciously with one finger resting on both clutch and brake levers {whether or not they used one finger in operation}. So this was my main reason for the index finger free in the mitt design, not to mention lifting visors, operating keys, undoing zips etc. A little further down the track, I found a need to also introduce a 2 finger version - ie thumb, next 2 fingers, then next 2 fingers.
I have also tested these overgloves extensively, wearing them every time I rode my bike {every day}, with trips to Whangarei, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Hamilton, plus all the many km's running around Auckland {at least 60 km's per day} rain, hail or shine for three and a half months continuously. The only reason I stopped the trial was the overgloves were wearing perfectly and they were becoming too uncomfortable on fine hot days as spring progressed. My partner's trial lasted six weeks - she also rides every day.
I estimate my trial time equates to two years wet weather riding for the average rider.

SIZING - There are five sized overgloves available in 1 finger: XL, L, M, S, XS

The 2 finger version is available in L, M & S at this stage.

{See Order Page for hand size information}.

They come in one colour only - dark navy blue-black. However, if you require a high visibility overglove, this can be made to order. Just email us at rain-off@ihug.co.nz to arrange.
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Quality Control.
These overgloves are made by us "avid motor-cyclists" here in 'First World' New Zealand.
Therefore, each pair is quality checked more than once before being sent to the customer. Why not made in Asia like everything else? Simple. Quality Control.
Too much heat on the welded seam weakens the waterproof coating either side of the weld causing it to split on the curves. Not enough heat in the weld weakens the actual welded seam it's self causing 'delamination' and leaking. It's got to be right.
I need to control this to make sure it's done correctly to avoid the early test problems mentioned above.
We care about our product. Hence, the "Rider Feedback" taken after the first year with all good positive results.
It's a great advantage marketing our own product and being able to contact the customer directly to see if the product is as good as we think it is. When you're relying on the retailers for feedback you're very far removed from what's actually happening with your product.
We know our product works.

This is an overview of our product:
You will find minimal loss of feeling {if any} riding with a pair of these overgloves as there is no "compression" of your hand, unlike some bulky claimed waterproof gloves with liners. And you will notice a strange snug warm sensation disassociated with wet weather motorcycle riding. They are essential for the serious all condition motorcycle rider, whether touring or commuting.
They will also keep your hands "Up to 50% warmer" due to the fact they are excellent windbreakers and "genuinely 100% waterproof" quickly returning value for money. As one customer e-mailed me who rode 650km to Wellington from Auckland in cold rainy conditions "they payed for themselves on that one wet trip".

They also come with a 12 month warranty for any manufacturing defects.

Mail order is our main source of outlet and this is done without delay giving prompt national and worldwide service. I will have the overgloves delivered nationally the next day after receiving payment using the excellent "track & trace " from Courier Post within New Zealand.

Thanks, Pat Reardon.

If there is anything you wish to discuss with us feel free to contact us by emailing: rain-off@ihug.co.nz or calling us (NZ) +64 21 243 4213 or (NZ) 9 817 3356