Recommendation for gloves or hand deflectors?

[Icelander]

Riding on the freeway in a down-pour has shown me just how bad my Thinsulite lined leather gloves are at keeping out the wet.

Along with the rain gear failure, I'm purchasing new (correct) gear to extend my riding into the colder/wetter months.

Any recommendations on waterproof insulated gloves? Heated?

What about hand deflectors? Do they keep the majority of the rain off?

Brand names and model names/numbers would be most appreciated.

[hubcapsc]

I had the National Cycle hand deflectors on my bike for a long time.
My leather gloves would still get squishy wet in no time in a good rain.
I took them off and got some rain gloves to keep in the saddlebag. I
don't particularly like my rain gloves, but they keep my hands pretty
dry and I'm not stuck with my good leather gloves all squishy wet
after the rain stops... hopefully someone will mention some rain
gloves they like to wear...

-Mike

[Chippy01]

When I first starting to commute in the winter, I bought a set of these :- http://www.rain-off.com/
They work very well, if a bit fiddly to put on. Water and windproof.

Then on my commuter ('88 Magna), I added a set of these :- http://knucklewarmers.com/
These also work very well, but I still carry the rain-offs in case of really serious downpours. Water and windproof (except when things get extreme)

On my Valk, I fitted a set of these :- http://store.valueaccessories.net/handdeflectorssetclear.aspx
Again under 'normal' conditions they work as well as the above. Wind and rain deflects very well.

Amongst my searches however, I did find a cheaper set of hand deflectors (but I did not buy these). Second one down - hand warmers... :- http://www.vpaccessories.com/valkyrie_accessories.htm

[Jess from VA]

Most waterproof gloves are full size gauntlets.

I have two pair, but ran across a pair of waterproof neoprene gloves (no name, not bike gear) which are better in warm weather.

I like TourMaster, and Cortech is their top of the line.  I do not have these, but bet they work.

Closeouts:

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/gloves/cortech_by_tour_master/hydro_gt_gloves.html

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/gloves/first_gear/2011_explorer_motorcycle_gloves.html

For cold, I do not like Thinsulate in a glove.  My hands still get cold.  For cold you want PrimaLoft or Thermolite insulation.  Both are superior to Thinsulate in keeping hands warm.

And if your winter gauntlets have room, a pair of skinny silk liners will about double the warmth.
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Liner--Road-Motorcycle-Gloves/dp/B0091Q2H5K/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1411666203&sr=8-15&keywords=silk+glove+liners

If you want to spend and have wires, go electric.

[Gryphon Rider]

IMO electric glove liners under good waterproof motorcycle gloves are the way to go.  There are several companies that make heated liners, but I was cash-strapped when I made my own.  I would suggest buying rather than making unless you are an accomplished tinkerer.  I will be buying new gloves before the spring, and have narrowed my choices down to the following gloves.  My requirements are waterproof, protective, and reflective, with a good wrist strap.
Roadgear Boss
Rev'it Oceanus GTX
Icon Patrol Waterproof
Sliders Coastal

[Willow]

One of our own members, BonS, came up with rain covers for your regular gloves to keep them dry.  GloveSkins are very thin but have good traction for grip and keep your leather gloves away from the impact of the rain.

I believe Bon can be reached by email at Sales@Gloveskins.com.

[Farther]

Gloveskins look like a very good idea.