Cold weather riding is a different discipline than fair-weather riding. The gloves that work for a 70-degree Sunday run don't work for a 35-degree February morning commute.
What Cold Weather Riding Demands from Gloves
Wind penetration: At highway speeds in cold temperatures, wind through a thin leather glove drops hand temperature rapidly.
Wrist sealing: The gap between glove cuff and jacket sleeve is the primary cold air entry point.
Dexterity under cold: Hands in cold conditions lose fine motor control faster than the rest of the body.
Why Deerskin Works in Cold Weather
Deerskin has natural insulating properties that cowhide doesn't match at equivalent thickness. Deerskin is also more pliable in cold temperatures than cowhide. Cold cowhide stiffens significantly and becomes worse in sub-50-degree weather. Cold deerskin remains workable.
The Haymaker for Cold Weather
The Legendary USA Haymaker is the cold-weather answer in the Legendary USA line. The full gauntlet cuff creates the wrist seal that cold riding requires. For temperatures down to approximately 40 degrees, the Haymaker performs as a standalone cold-weather glove for most riders. Below that threshold, the Haymaker pairs well with a thin liner glove.
The Haymaker: your four-season deerskin gauntlet.
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