I ride to work in the morning and temps can be in the mid 30's. With beach bars the hands are exposed to the wind and get extremely cold. I'm not too interested in the electric golves due to I want my hands to be free to drink my coffee and have a cigarette or two. Plus they are too expensive imo. Any one have any good recomendations on warm, wind and water repellant gloves, and where I could find a pair? (J&P, Dennis Kirk, etc)
Thanks,

 

I my self wear a cotton gloves under welders gloves for cold rides to work,
you might also check out some ski gloves

 

I'm confused as to why you believe that a glove that will be bulky enough to keep you warm WITHOUT electrics would be more flexible than a pair of electrics.... and as far as the price goes.... you can get textile Gerbings from the outlet for under $90, and never need another "winter glove"

but...

Ski shops, or better yet (given your location) Snowmobile shops are a good source of cold weather gloves.
Personally, I've spent far more money over the years buying gloves that were "cheaper" than electrics, than I would have, if I just bought new Gerbings from the factory.

First Gear makes a few good ones, as do other brands,check out Competition accesories
http://www.compacc.com/index.cfm

And for the readers of the post, but of no interest to the OP.... here's the outlet's URL
http://heatedclothingoutlet.com/index.shtml

 

Thanks,
Not worried about the bulky glooves. Just not sure of the arm mobility with the 12v cord/s attached to the glooves. I've never owned any electric clothing so I don't know it's ergonomic + or -. The Gerbing gloves look very nice, with an attractive price comparing to other heated gloves.
I was hoping to find some gloves around the $50.00 range. But like you mentioned, don't want to keep buying gloves to find out which pair actually works.

 

try a couple of pair of rubber surgical gloves under whatever you have on. they work for me...........they work for john.

 

I bought a pair of UnderArmour glove inserts at a local ski shop. I wear those under a pair of leather gloves for really cold days ( upper 20's ). Warm enough and still good grip and flexible.

 

since you live in Wisconsin, go to Farm and Fleet (or Fleet Farm) and buy a pair of Interstate leather gloves - the kind with thinsulate lining and that have the gauntlets. I just bought a pair and went riding yesterday - they did a nice job.

To be honest, all the interstate leather you get there is pretty good stuff

 

+1
When I lived up north, thats where I got some glove inserts. Made a big difference.
Tom