I didn't find it difficult to grab the levers, the use of switches was ok, doable but not brilliant. A little bunching but nothing to write home about.
They were not unsafe and for what I found they afforded me they were worth the effort

Wayne

I've just bought a pair of Halvarssons gloves Halvarssons Newman Motorcycle Gloves | Bykebitz

Also bought cheap pair of Tuzo Trackers Tuzo Tracker Textile Warm Waterproof Thermal Winter Motorcycle Motorbike Gloves | eBay that were recommended to me as a cheap but actually pretty OK waterproof glove.

I will be taking both pairs for my trip to the Dragon Rally next month so should be able to give an honest appraisal after that.

Had a look at the split mitten / lobster claw type gloves while I was in the shop but didn't think i'd be able to get along with those. Working the bike seemed like it'd be OK but operating zippers and velcro tags whilst getting geared up might be a bit tricky.

I had a set of lobster mittens. Couldn't get on with them at all. In fact, I think they're downright dangerous. Never again..

I've got similar Terra Nova mountaineering ones. I've been using waterproof overmitts from way way back - when they used to be made of waxed cotton. Ones that tie up at the end work best as it "stops" water from running down your arm and getting inside.

You just put ordinary warm gloves underneath and live with the fact you can't operate the switches :rofl: That wasn't so much of a problem when bikes only had a dipswitch and a button for a horn that didn't work but modern stuff can be a bit more difficult.

Marry them up with a couple of cut down 5L plastic containers as handlebar muffs and that's all you need :eek3: :rofl:

I like the two-finger type. They are warmer and in any case, at minus stupid you need to be dressed zip wise etc. before the outer glove goes on.

My wife gave me a pair of silk opera gloves she was going to wear for the wedding but never did. Fantastically windproof and they come up past your elbow.

Having to remove the outer glove to give some of my favourite hand signals such as "VOLVO's are for ****wits" and "I is for Indicate" is a possible problem. I can still do " Your hand seems to be occupied doing other things that may make you go blind" and "There looks to be something sticking out of your forehead".

Andy