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Comparative test of winter gloves

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Ride a motorcycle or do you prefer to take the bus? With winter clothing and warm gloves, the answer is clear. 14 pairs of winter gloves tested.

Holger Hertneck

01/28/2004

Not only in meter-high snow and temperatures below freezing point, it can get very cold when riding a motorcycle. The so-called wind chill factor is responsible for this. This indicates the temperature felt at a certain wind speed. For example, a speed of 40 is enough to reduce the perceived temperature to minus one degree when the outside temperature is plus ten degrees Celsius. With increasing driving and thus wind speed, the perceived temperature drops ever lower.
The extremities are particularly sensitive to cold. So whoever does a long without or only with thin gloves-
If you drive over the track at high speed, you risk the first symptoms of frostbite even when the outside temperature is mild. Especially when it rains, because then everything cools down even faster. Therefore, almost all winter gloves are ideally equipped with a wind- and waterproof membrane. MOTOR got 14 of these models-
RAD in three different sizes to test the finger cots for water resistance, warmth and suitability for use in practice.
The wetness test ran analogously to the last, large glove test in MOTORRAD 19/2003. Two gloves per participant were filled with water to just under the cuff and hung for a good hour, two were immersed in a water bath for five minutes
the tester made constant kneading movements in order to discover leaks more quickly. Overall, the result was quite gratifying. But some models showed severe leaks after a short time ?? likely manufacturing defects. A small hole in the membrane or on one of the many weld seams is enough to get your hands wet. In such cases, the customer has within the warranty period
the right to exchange. So on bes-
ten themselves as quickly as possible-
check ability. In the test, the affected gloves were deducted from the points
the strength of the water ingress (during the immersion test) or water leakage (during the filling test).
The sensation of warmth (cold test)
examined MOTORRAD intensively in frosty temperatures. That was what it was about
including a day on the autobahn, where the test participants had to defy the wind blowing at around 130 km / h at temperatures below zero degrees ?? here it was shown fairly quickly whether gloves were tight and
especially keep warm or not.
The last big sub-item is that
Practical test. After all, what use are tight and warm gloves if, for example, the handlebars can no longer be properly gripped and misshapen fingers prevent the switch from being operated. The properties tested included grip and (finger) mobility, handling (how can the gloves be put on and taken off, how the fasteners operated?), Fit / cut (if the finger length and width is correct, is the thumb on the right one Place, do wrinkles form?), Tight fit (is there a risk that the gloves will be pulled off the palm of your hand in an accident?), Safety (protective protectors, reinforced hand edges, doubled leather) as well as equipment (see also table on page 64 above) and workmanship.
Conclusion of the test: At least eleven couples received at least the MOTORRAD rating as good. At the bottom of the list are the pros from Germas, for whom a poor wetness test thwarted a far better result. The Greenland from Ixs and the Snow-Flake from Held performed very well, and like many other test candidates, they are ideally suited for winter use.
Whether the insulation is down to zero, minus five or even minus ten degrees
Celsius is enough to keep the fingers warm, depends on the personal temperature sensitivity of the wearer? and thus some people might switch to the bus on the way.

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Test: Alpinestars

Provider: Alpinestars, www.alpinestars.com,
Telephone 0039 / 0423-5286

Price: 74.95 euros
Colors: blue, red, black
Sizes: S to XXL

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (300): very good
All four gloves in the immersion and filling test
absolutely tight

Cold test * (250): good
Completely windproof; Easily closable cuff;
fluffy lining; warm

Practical test * (230): satisfactory
Great fit; easy to use; perfect drawstring on the cuff; moderate grip
and agility; no latch on the wrist,
therefore poor protection against stripping

Test: Bering

Provider: Bering, www.bering.fr,
Phone 069/285494

Price: 99 euros
Color: Black
Sizes: five to twelve

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (275): very good to good
When diving, one glove tight, one
minimal leaks in the area of ​​the middle finger;
both gloves tight during the filling test

Cold test * (225): good to satisfactory
Completely windproof; Cuff tightly closable;
fluffy lining; moderately warm

Practical test * (295): very good to good
Great fit; easy to use;
moderate grip, but good mobility
due to soft leather; good protection against stripping
thanks to Velcro on the wrist

Test: Buse

Provider: Buse, www.buese.com,
Telephone 02471/12690

Price: 41.90 euros
Color: Black
Sizes: six to twelve

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (300): very good
All four gloves in the immersion and filling test
absolutely tight

Cold test * (230): good to satisfactory
Completely windproof; long cuff; moderately fluffy inner lining; still warm

Practical test * (235): satisfactory
Acceptable fit; easy to use;
Cuff with Velcro strap not adjustable tight enough; moderate grip, but good mobility;
no latch on the wrist, therefore worse
Wiper protection

Test: Dainese

Provider: Dainese, www.dainese.com,
Telephone 089/35827270

Price: 74.90 euros
Colors: black, black / red
Sizes: XS to XXL

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (225): good
Both gloves tight when diving;
a glove tight during the filling test,
one severely leaking on all fingers

Cold test * (230): good to satisfactory
Completely windproof; Cuff seals with elastic
good from; still fluffy lining; still warm

Practical test * (305): very good to good
Great fit; somewhat narrow entry; surprisingly good grip for a winter glove
and good mobility; tightly closable bolt
on the wrist, therefore very good protection against stripping

Test: Dane

Provider: Motoport, www.motoport.de,
Telephone 04451/915210

Price: 89 euros
Color: Black
Sizes: XS to XXXL

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (300): very good
All four gloves in the immersion and filling test
absolutely tight

Cold test * (255): good
Completely windproof; long cuff; still fluffy lining; good warm

Practical test * (275): good
Good fit; easy to use; moderate grip and mobility; relatively voluminous cuff; still good protection against stripping thanks to the bolt
at the wrist

Test: Germas

Provider: Germas, www.germas.de,
Telephone 0911/635008

Price: 49.95 euros
Color: Black
Sizes: XXS to XXXL

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (100): unsatisfactory
When diving, one glove is tight, one is strong
leaky; a glove during the filling test
a few seconds on the index finger badly leaking,
one very moisturized after an hour
Cold test * (235): good to satisfactory
Completely windproof; Lockable cuff;
still fluffy lining; still warm
Practical test * (240): good to satisfactory
Good fit; easy to use; goods
Drawstring on the cuff; moderate grip and mobility; No latch on the wrist
adjustable close enough, therefore relatively poor anti-wipe protection

Test: hero

Provider: Held, www.held-biker-fashion.de,
Telephone 08321/66460

Price: 89.95 euros
Color: Black
Sizes: seven to twelve

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (300): very good
All four gloves in the immersion and filling test
absolutely tight

Cold test * (270): very good to good
Completely windproof; Easily lockable cuff;
fluffy lining; very warm

Practical test * (290): very good to good
Good fit; through double cuff (labyrinth)
something difficult to put on; good drawstring
on the cuff; moderate grip, but good
Agility; thanks to the stable, tightly closable
Bar on the wrist very good protection against stripping

Test: IXS

Provider: Hostettler, www.ixs.com,
Telephone 07631/18040

Price: 89.90 euros
Color: Black
Sizes: XS to 5XL

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (300): very good
All four gloves in the immersion and filling test
absolutely tight

Cold test * (270): very good to good
Completely windproof; Cuff seals with elastic
good from; fluffy lining; very warm

Practical test * (300): very good to good
Good fit; relatively easy to use;
moderate grip and mobility; close-fitting latch on the wrist, therefore very good protection against being rubbed off; numerous foam protectors that do not interfere with mobility

Test: Louis

Provider: Louis, www.louis.de,
Telephone 040/73419360

Price: 39.95 euros up to size S,
from size M 44.95 euros
Color: Black
Sizes: XXXS to XXXL

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (185): satisfactory
When diving, one glove is tight, one on the little finger leaks very slightly; one glove leaked during the filling test, one leaky after a few minutes
Cold test * (255): good
Completely windproof; Cuff easily lockable;
still fluffy lining; good warm
Practical test * (265): good
Good fit; easy to use; perfect drawstring on the cuff; moderate grip and mobility; still good stripping protection thanks
Latch on wrist; some the agility
non-restrictive foam protectors

Test: On Two Wheels

Provider: Gotz, www.on2wheels.de,
Telephone 07476/933130

Price: 49.95 euros
Color: Black
Sizes: XXS to XXL

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (275): very good to good
When diving one glove tight, one after
a few minutes on the index finger minimally leaking; both gloves tight during the filling test

Cold test * (240): good
Completely windproof; Cuff relatively short; moderate
fluffy lining; warm

Practical test * (220): good to satisfactory
Unsatisfactory fit; Thumb too far forward
attached and way too long; easy to use; moderate grip and mobility; still good protection thanks to the latch on the wrist

Test: Racer

Provider: ProCar, www.racer.at,
Telephone 0043 / 7229-74818

Price: 89.90 euros
Color: Black
Sizes: XS to XXL

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (225): good
When diving, one glove tight, one
after a few seconds in the area of ​​the little finger badly leaking; both gloves tight during the filling test

Cold test * (235): good to satisfactory
Completely windproof; Cuff relatively short;
extremely fluffy inner lining; moderately warm

Practical test * (295): very good to good
Good fit; easy to use; still
good grip and very good mobility;
tightly closable, stable latch on the wrist,
therefore very good protection against stripping

Test: Reusch

Provider: Polo, www.polo-motorrad.de,
Telephone 0211/9796699

Price: 69.95 euros
Color: Black
Sizes: M to XXXL

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (245): good
When diving and filling, one glove is tight and one in the area of ​​the little finger leaks very slightly
Cold test * (255): good
Completely windproof; Cuff easily lockable;
still fluffy lining; good warm
Practical test * (260): good
Great fit; relatively easy to use;
good drawstring on the cuff; very moderate grip due to stiff fingers; limit large-area foam protectors (good protective function)
Mobility strong on; Latch on the wrist
elastic, therefore only moderate protection against stripping

Test: Spidi

Provider: Spidi, www.spidi.com,
Telephone 0039 / 0444-436411

Price: 124.90 euros
Color: Black
Sizes: XS to XXL

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (300): very good
All four gloves in the immersion and filling test
absolutely tight

Cold test * (220): good to satisfactory
Completely windproof; Cuff relatively short;
moderately fluffy inner lining; moderately warm

Practical test * (270): good
Acceptable fit (too much material in the
Palm, causing wrinkles); simple
Handling; moderate grip, but
satisfactory mobility; still good
Anti-wipe protection thanks to the latch on the wrist

Test: spool

Provider: Spool, www.spool-bikewears.com,
Telephone 00800/12377665

Price: 44.90 euros
Colors: blue, red, black
Sizes: six to eleven

Practice evaluation
Wetness test * (300): very good
All four gloves in the immersion and filling test
absolutely tight

Cold test * (265): very good to good
Completely windproof; very long cuff easily lockable; very fluffy inner lining; good warm

Practical test * (265): good
Acceptable fit; easy to use;
perfect drawstring on the cuff; moderate grip, but still good mobility; more stable
The latch on the wrist cannot be closed tightly enough, therefore only satisfactory anti-slip protection

Additional protection

If winter gloves are not enough in the cold, the market offers a lot more.

Anyone who is particularly sensitive to the cold or length-
If you’re planning motorcycle rides in very frosty temperatures, there are a whole range of ways to keep your fingers warm.
Three-finger gloves: The putting together of the little and ring fingers as well as the middle and index fingers leads to
the fingers cool down less quickly and enables that-
still ?? even if slightly restricted? operating the levers and switches. Inner gloves: The thin finger cots do not cost anything
a lot and provide an additional-
ches thermal pad. Heating devices: Gloves and undergloves are available in heated versions
Execution. Heating wires, which are connected to the on-board network by cable, provide reliable warming. Heated grips on the handlebars also serve this purpose. Handlebar cuffs: not
for everyone, but effective. Ideal in combination with a heated grip ?? in order to
can then even withstand arctic temperatures without damage. The disadvantage: the switches on the steering controls cannot be seen and are therefore difficult to operate. Except-
this is often difficult-
for example after the visor-
wipe free while driving,
to get back into the gauntlets. Overgloves: The parts originally intended as rain protection are great as additional warmth pads. Mittens: Recommended for passengers because they are very warm, not suitable for drivers due to the poor operability of levers and switches.

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