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Hestra Army Leather Gore-Tex XCR Glove
Hey, I'm actually thinking of getting a pair of these for...
By TonyG
Ranked #1774 - Ski Gloves
May 2, 2009
Hey, I'm actually thinking of getting a pair of these for cold-weather motorcycle riding. I am currently using a pretty beefy pair of outdoor research goretex gauntlets for that purpose, but I like the idea of leather for protection in a crash. They look well articulated too (like the OR pair) to help ease hand fatigue while gripping the controls. Can anyone hypothesize on their suitability for this purpose?
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By Matt Harkins
Ranked #1211 - Ski Gloves
May 8, 2009
I would say that they will certainly keep your hands warm for cold weather riding. They'll probably work well to prevent hand fatigue and certainly shouldn't inhibit your ability to use your controls on the bike. As far as protection goes, I've been somewhat disappointed in the quality of leather. I used mine skiing about 10 days this winter, and both palms have small holes and a couple gashes that I really didn't expect for the little use that they got. I'm just saying this because I wouldn't expect the leather to hold up in the event of a crash (granted it will be better then many synthetics).
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By Brian Vincent
Ranked #89 - Ski Gloves
May 3, 2009
Yup, these gloves are it. Breath excellent, cuz your gripping handle bars instead of poles. Use of the thumbs will be great for your turn signals, and taking these puppies off is a breeze if you have to dig for something in your pockets. And super gauntlet style so you don't have try tucking your sleeves in. I would get these bad boys in a second especially because they are on-sale
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Palm] Army goat leather; [Upper] Hestra Triton/polyamide fabric
- Insulation:
- Fiberfill
- Waterproofing:
- Gore-Tex
- Removable Liner:
- No
- Closure:
- Hook and loop, snow lock drawcord
- Gauntlet:
- Yes, full gauntlet
- Goggle Wipe:
- No
- Nose Wipe:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Cold weather skiing, freeskiing, backcountry
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Against defects for the life of the product
- Country of Origin:
- China
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