MikeWalters
TY 4 Stroke Master
Hey looking for opinions on a lightweight glove. Bar warmers work great and the Skinz Heat-Loc handguards block a lot of wind... so I enjoy having the control of a light glove.
I bought a pair of FXR Elevation gloves... https://www.fxrracing.com/product/elevation-lite-glove?color=2218
After wearing them for 2 hours just outside playing with the kids I found that the "water-resistant" feature is a flat out LIE. And also pointer finger sprouting a hole at the end! 2 hours old, seriously?! And it's not like they were cheapo's, $65 should get a reasonable glove IMO.
I absolutely love the comfort and pre-curved finger design, but was hoping for something more water proof and certainly more durable. Any good ones out there that are thin like this FXR?
I bought a pair of FXR Elevation gloves... https://www.fxrracing.com/product/elevation-lite-glove?color=2218
After wearing them for 2 hours just outside playing with the kids I found that the "water-resistant" feature is a flat out LIE. And also pointer finger sprouting a hole at the end! 2 hours old, seriously?! And it's not like they were cheapo's, $65 should get a reasonable glove IMO.
I absolutely love the comfort and pre-curved finger design, but was hoping for something more water proof and certainly more durable. Any good ones out there that are thin like this FXR?
RIGIDONE
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Geez Mike, That sucks. I have the yamaha/fxr mountain glove. Lightweight and have 450mi on them. They are showing no signs of wear..
http://www.riders-choice.com/catalo...uct_1773607.Mens_Yamaha_Attack_Lite_Glove.htm
I ran these for 3 seasons till I wore out the palm.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Snowmobile-YX-Race-Glove-Black-/121258672723
http://www.riders-choice.com/catalo...uct_1773607.Mens_Yamaha_Attack_Lite_Glove.htm
I ran these for 3 seasons till I wore out the palm.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Snowmobile-YX-Race-Glove-Black-/121258672723
grumpysanta
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klim inversion glove ... canadian motorcyle web about 57 $
ShootToThrill
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Klim powercross!!!
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I have some thin scott gloves that i love, but they are not waterproof tho. But i don't care, i ride with them as long as i can and switch to dry ones when i get cold.
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X2 on the Klim Powerxross gloves. A little spendy, but I am amazed at how good of a glove they really are. You can find them new on Ebay for about 25-30% off retail quite oftenKlim powercross!!!
They block wind really well, and are totally waterproof. No BS. Good grip with durable palms. Even have the finger squeegee, which I love on all my gloves.
Good luck!
MikeWalters
TY 4 Stroke Master
Well I tried on a bunch of Klim stuff and could not find a good fit for my hands. Fit is#1 concern for me.
Went with a pair of 509 Freeride gloves. http://www.rockymountainsnowmobile.com/product/V-509-GLOFRE/509_FREERIDE_GLOVE.html
The fit is absolutely awesome, very grippy, warmer and more waterproof (on paper) than the FXR's I tried. Too bad cause they also fit awesome and had insane grip. A few more bucks but hopefully worth it.
Time will tell, I'll try them out this weekend. Thanks for the input guys.
Went with a pair of 509 Freeride gloves. http://www.rockymountainsnowmobile.com/product/V-509-GLOFRE/509_FREERIDE_GLOVE.html
The fit is absolutely awesome, very grippy, warmer and more waterproof (on paper) than the FXR's I tried. Too bad cause they also fit awesome and had insane grip. A few more bucks but hopefully worth it.
Time will tell, I'll try them out this weekend. Thanks for the input guys.
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Try the fly racing snocross gloves. I love these. Good price to $25-$35 on ebay.
scott32
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Klim Inversion PRO. Way better than the regular Inversions and any Powerxross. These are great for aggressive riding, the powerxross would be a middle road glove between these and Togs. I also use 3xl Togs for relaxed travel type riding. My hands can get really sweaty even with klim, and I don't mind switching out for dry gloves.
MikeWalters
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Too bad cause I tried on the inversion and inversion pro and none of the sizes fit my hands. Felt really awkward. Was either too long in the fingers or too small in the palm. Was looking forward to the Windstopper feature.
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The leather of the Inversion PRO will stretch and fit nice once broken in. Maybe for your next glove, eventually they all wear out!
MikeWalters
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Yup cant argue thatThe leather of the Inversion PRO will stretch and fit nice once broken in. Maybe for your next glove, eventually they all wear out!
jong22250
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Arctiva comp 8 long insulation only in the back not in palm has a nice liner and there truely waterproof local dealer had a bucket of water on the counter as a demo water sheds off like gortex 45 bucks i paid for mine
MikeWalters
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Jeez those look nice!Arctiva comp 8 long insulation only in the back not in palm has a nice liner and there truely waterproof local dealer had a bucket of water on the counter as a demo water sheds off like gortex 45 bucks i paid for mine
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Klim Togwotee glove. Very light and super flexible, has removable liner. Doesn't bunch up when putting them on. Not super warm, but allows heat from handwarmers to penetrate. Can buy thru Royal Distributing Canada, and free shipping. Not a sales rep., just like their stores.
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