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Gloves for cold days

Bright to cool to wet and cold? On Germany’s highest pass road, twelve pairs of gloves played in changeable conditions, which is best for cold days.

Thorsten Dentges

11/06/2008

Arctic, Iceman, Polar ?? Product names to tell the buyer: “Come on, we’re going through the winter. Freezing temperatures, snow, icy wind, it doesn’t matter, I’ll keep you warm!” But such crazy advertising poetry is often as removed from reality as many winter days are from winter. In contrast to the namesake, some product developers are obviously already taking global warming into account: where it is not freezing cold, you only need moderately warm gloves. A fallacy, at least with the Polar model from Reusch You can neither drive safely nor comfortably through winter, not even on days with significantly above zero degrees. At the latest when it rains on the motorway or when the weather suddenly changes on a tour over alpine passes, you get annoyed with frozen fingers about every badly invested euro.

It becomes critical at outside temperatures below ten degrees if the hands are not packed enough. This by no means means that gloves for cold days can only be found as accessories for cold store workers. Thickly padded models keep you warm, but prevent you from having a secure grip on the motorcycle handlebars as well as the controls, and do so in the event of a fall “non-specialist” Winter mittens are also not a good figure.

MOTORRAD therefore recommends five-finger models for the cold season as well, which offer maximum freedom of movement and thus active safety. Alpinestars obviously sees it the same way and sends a perfectly rain-protecting, sporty, crisp all-rounder into the race, defined “winter” but rather Italian. With theirs, BMW proves that everything can be brought under one roof or glove “Per winter 2” are not just correct in terms of their names. Good insulation, absolutely wind- and waterproof and still offering a safe feeling for switches and levers ?? even longer motorcycle tours are fun even on cold days.

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Alpinestars Jet Road GTX


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Providers: Alpinestars, phone 0039/0423/5286, www.alpinestars.com
Price: 139.95 euros
Sizes: S to 3XL
Colors: blue, red, black

plus
+ Very good fit with a tight fit and exemplary anti-slip protection;

+ well-fitting back of the hand protector;

+ Labyrinth cuff

minus
– Fingers cool down quickly even in mild temperatures

Conclusion
Perfectly tight fitting, waterproof all-rounder, but not for cold days

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfying

BMW Pro Winter 2


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Providers: BMW Motorrad, phone 0180/5001972, www.bmw-motorrad.de
Price: 110 euros
Sizes: 6 / 6.5 to 12 / 12.5
Color: black with light gray

plus
+ Warms the best in the test; great cut and comfort;
+ large reflector;
+ Rubber visor wipers;
+ 1-a processing

minus
– The sizes given are incorrect (one size too big)
– Velcro straps cannot be closed tightly enough

Conclusion
Light, modern motorcycle winter gloves of the best quality

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

Dainese SPROG-S


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Providers: Dainese, phone 089/35827270, www.dainese.com
Price: 129 euros
Sizes: XS to XXL
Colors: black with blue, gray or red

plus
+ Perfect fit of the protectors on the back of the hand and ankles;
+ good insulation; Wiping protection very good;
+ high quality processed;
+ comfortable to grip and carry

minus
– Inner lining shifts when you take it off

Conclusion
Fashionable, sporty, yet suitable for the cool season? worth the money

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

Difi Palmer AX


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Providers: Motoport, phone 04451/915200, www.motoport.de
Price: 33.50 euros
Sizes: XS to 3XL
Color: Black

plus
+ Comfortable cut;
+ by far the cheapest glove in the test;
+ Reflectors

minus
– Lousy wiping protection
– Padding and protectors are completely missing
– Hands sweat quickly, moderate isolation
– minimal leaks

Conclusion
Good fit, weather protection, safety and quality unsatisfactory

MOTORRAD verdict: sufficient

Germas Hero


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Providers: Germas, phone 0911/635008, www.germas.de
Price: 69 euros
Sizes: XS to XXL
Color: Black

plus
+ Well equipped for the price (Outlast air-conditioning interior);

+ Weather and accident protection at a good level;

+ easy to use

minus
– Fit only mediocre;
– Inner lining feels very synthetic on the skin

Conclusion
A little old-fashioned, but a good choice for alpine tourers. Fair price

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

Halvarsson’s New Man


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Providers: Jofama, phone 0561/470835, www.jofama.se
Price: 70 euros
Sizes: 7 to 14
Color: Black

plus
+ Also available in sizes for larger than average hands;
+ good grip feeling;
+ Air conditioning pleasant (Outlast inner material)

minus
– Point deduction due to poor scraping protection;
– Insulation only moderate

Conclusion
Not warm enough for winter. All-rounder with good value

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

Hein Gericke Touring Classic


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Providers: Hein Gericke, phone 0211/98989, www.hein-gericke.de
Price: 59.95 euros
Sizes: XS to XXL
Color: Black

plus
+ Supple, high quality leather;
+ very well-fitting back of the hand protector;
+ good grip

minus
– Had to leave feathers in the wetness test;
– Wrist latch with snaps awkward
– Wiper protection inadequate

Conclusion
Stylish, inexpensive leather glove, but with clear weaknesses

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfying

Hero Everest


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Providers: Held, phone 08321/66460, www.held.de
Price: 79.95 euros
Sizes: 7 to 12
Color: black with gray

plus
+ Great fit
+ good wearing comfort with great air conditioning
+ Rubber visor wiper
+ high-quality materials

minus
– Slight leak in the wetness test
– does not warm enough below ten degrees
– Inner lining shifts

Conclusion
Not too warm, but not too expensive either. Well-equipped touring all-rounder

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

IXS Narvik


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Providers: Hostettler, phone 07631/18040, www.ixs.de
Price: 90 euros
Sizes: XS to 5XL
Color: Black

plus
+ Available in many sizes;
+ well thought-out cuff end;
+ warms very well; Rubber visor wipers;
+ good mobility despite thick inner lining;
+ solidly processed;
+ offers good accident protection

minus
– Small leak in the wetness test

Conclusion
Very high quality winter glove at a reasonable price

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

Modeka Iceman


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Providers: Modeka, phone 02521/850322, www.modeka.de
Price: 44.95 euros
Sizes: 6 to 12
Color: Black

plus
+ Integrated reflectors on the back of the hand

minus
– Overall cut too wide, therefore very poor protection against stripping, despite Velcro fastener;

– Bulging;

– Leaks in the wetness test;

– bad air conditioning

Conclusion
Inexpensive, but also processed cheaply (leaking). Provides only moderate protection

MOTORRAD verdict: inadequate

Probiker Arctic 2


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Providers: Louis, phone 040/73419360, www.louis.de
Price: 49.95 euros
Sizes: 3XS to 3XL
Color: Black

plus
+ Model size range;
+ good fit;
+ flawless protection against stripping due to a tight fit and neat wrist strap;
+ neat cuff

minus
The palm of the hand quickly becomes a little sweaty

Conclusion
Good price, good performance. Not a perfectionist, but sufficient for cold days

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

Reusch Polar


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Providers: Polo, phone 0211/9796600, www.polo-motorrad.de
Price: 49.95 euros
Sizes: XS to XXL
Color: Black

plus
+ Reinforcements in the fall zones

minus
– Moderate isolation;
– Inner lining slips annoyingly, very spongy to the touch;
– The cut proportions are wrong;
– moderate security;
– carelessly processed;
– completely failed in the wetness test

Conclusion
Doesn’t keep you dry or warm, doesn’t sit well? a bad offer

MOTORRAD verdict: inadequate

This is how MOTORRAD tests – air numbers and water features


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Driving in the dry, logging in the rain – and vice versa.

The twelve pair of gloves were tested according to a uniform scheme and rated in the following categories:

Wearing comfort / fit (maximum 25 points):
During a clearly defined test round in Hochallgau, the testers literally learned how the gloves were worn. How do you operate switches and fittings on mountain passes with many tight hairpin bends and bends, how does the air conditioning inside the glove behave in rapidly changing weather conditions, and any bulges or creases have a disruptive effect if you have to brake and brake frequently?

Security (maximum 25 points):
Each glove was carefully examined for its protective function. Are there upholstery, protectors and double layers of material in areas at risk of falling, and are the materials used there trustworthy? What is the situation with the scraper protection?

Processing / equipment (maximum 10 points):
What do I get for my money? Are proven materials from well-known suppliers (Gore, Schoeller, etc.) used, how high is the leather used? Are there useful equipment features such as visor wipers, reflectors or adjustable gauntlets??

Moisture protection (maximum 20 points):
The water resistance was tested on four test samples per model. Two specimens had to be immersed in the immersion bath, which quickly reveals smaller and larger leaks, the other two were filled with water up to the cuff and had to prove that no water could escape.

Isolation (maximum 20 points):
Apart from driving on passes, the testers checked the insulation and wind protection at temperatures around ten degrees at higher speeds on the motorway.

Conclusion


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Jahn

On a lofty pass, winter gloves are also useful in good weather.

A test field with light and shadow. Except for the recommended Probiker and Germas none of the cheaper offers under 70 euros manage to get to the more expensive candidates equipped with proven and expensive materials. However, you shouldn’t skimp on your choice, especially for hands that are sensitive to cold. In this case, it is worth investing in top products, especially since there are no outliers in accident protection in the front test field. Pleasing: comfort and moisture protection can convince most of the candidates.

Problems with climate membranes – the wet makers: heated grips and heating

Watch out! Heated grips can create significantly higher temperatures than body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius directly on the outside of the glove. In this case, the partial pressure outside is higher than inside the glove, for example if the heated grips get wet while driving in the rain. Due to the increased external pressure, water vapor molecules migrate through the membrane ?? just in instead of out. This effect is called “reverse transmission”. Something similar can happen when taking a break in the dining room if the gloves are placed on the heater to dry. The moisture from the soaked outer shell presses into the inner glove, which has been dry until then. So it is better to stuff your gloves with newspaper, which absorbs most of the moisture that penetrates.

Physiological basics – hands good, all good

Ten degrees and sunshine. A beautiful autumn day, just right for an excursion. The motorcyclist thinks. But what do his hands say about it?

One chugs leisurely along the country road. But when the engine has just warmed up, your fingers start to freeze. The reason: the so-called wind chill effect. Even at 50 km / h and an outside temperature of ten degrees, the perceived temperature drops to below zero. The exposed hands lie like oil coolers in the wind, and the fingers in particular are even more sensitive to the cold, their blood flow is 20 times higher. But unlike motor oil, the blood should not be cooled down by the wind. Below the comfort range for the hands (between 22 and 32 degrees), body heat is concentrated on the center of the body so as not to impair the function of vital organs and the brain. The result is a slower blood flow towards the extremities and the first signs of freezing become noticeable. From seven degrees can ?? depending on sensitivity to cold? Pain in the hands occurs. After prolonged hypothermia, the normal body temperature drops to 37 degrees Celsius, and the body tries ?? through goosebumps? to reduce its heat-radiating surface, one begins to shiver, becomes increasingly restless, hunger becomes noticeable.

So starting from the fingertips, a general feeling of discomfort spreads when it’s cold? dangerous on the motorcycle because driving mistakes can occur! Even level-headed country road cruising at a maximum of 100 km / h can quickly lead to symptoms of hypothermia on cold days; on the motorway this is usually the case after a few minutes. In addition, dexterity drops drastically from ten degrees downwards. With a screw, for example, you can only handle it half as well, complex activities such as brake metering with the hand lever are severely impaired. It is therefore advisable not only to pack your hands well in the freezing cold. And observe one basic rule: only slip into the glove with absolutely dry hands! Physiologically speaking, the hands occupy an extraordinarily large area of ​​the brain. So hands good, everything good? Not entirely true, because in addition to warm hands, the center of the body should also be in the comfort area. An insulating vest ensures that heat is transported back to the extremities and thus also acts indirectly as protection against cold hands. Conclusion: windproof, insulated gloves, a well-warmed body center as well as a frequent tea break and an autumn or winter tour, nothing stands in the way.

Larger calibers

On really cold winter days with snow and frost, even the gloves rated as very good in the test reach their limits. What helps then?


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Practical: heating with power supply via battery, which saves the annoying connection to the on-board network.

Five fingers in conventional motorcycle gloves, surrounded by the wind, are the Achilles’ heel when it is really cold. In freezing temperatures, three-finger gloves, so-called pig paws, help. Little and ring fingers as well as middle and index fingers are each stuck in a glove finger, together they radiate more heat, and this can be dammed up in a larger air cushion. After a period of getting used to it, ?? different from mittens? Switches and levers on the motorcycle are a bit limited, but operate sufficiently well.

In a practical test, designated winter models such as the Nordkap x-treme from Dane (89 euros, via Motoport) proved to be particularly suitable for the cold. The ?? tinkering solution ?? with the seamless bonding neoprene covers from Hein Gericke (40 euros) works more as additional protection for cold, wet days just above freezing point. Highly recommended and also inexpensive: thin inner gloves made of silk or synthetic fiber as an additional warmth pad. If the insulated body heat alone is not enough, gloves with heating wires are the last resort. Solutions with a battery integrated in the cuff, such as the prototype shown below, are interesting “magma” of hero.

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