If you've ever wanted to know what it would feel like to put one of your appendages in a meat grinder and watch as your skin peels off of the muscle in your palm, then try getting into a wreck on your motorcycle without wearing a pair of gloves. I've made that mistake once, and I can honestly say that picking gravel out of your hand for the weeks to follow is not a fun task. It seems like such a silly thing, though, having to put gloves on every time you go for a ride, but it only takes a split second for someone to pull out in front of you and cause you to go down, hand-first, on the asphalt.
So, enough of my ramblings on the safeness of the matter. Think about a pair of the Monsoon Classic Motorcycle Gloves made by Olympia if you're looking for an inexpensive solution for your hands. They're made out of treated leather and are 100% waterproof. They have good padding on the palms and the knuckles for that added little bit of protection. They can clip together like a pair of ski gloves to keep them from getting separated when you're not using them, and the strap around the wrist ensures that you've got a nice tight fit. Not the best gloves out on the market, but a great deal for something from Olympia.
