Cortech has come out with a new addition to their racing glove line in the Cortech Adrenaline II Gloves. Cortech, usually known for creating good quality products, has managed to create high quality gloves with a very fierce look that will keep your hands well protected on the race track and look sharp at the same time. We see these gloves representing a tremendous value based on the amount of features that are all packed into an extremely reasonable price point.
The Cortech Adrenaline II Gloves feature a cowhide backhand and gauntlet with perforated panels along with supple abrasion-resistant kangaroo leather in the palm for the ultimate in feel and protection. A feature that sets these gloves apart from the rest is the Knox SPS protectors on the palm to help protect leather from grinding against pavement and to protect the scaphoid bone which would hit the ground hard as you put your hands out in the event of a crash. Also included in the gloves’ design is abrasion resistant Superfabric material in the fingers, thumb, and over the ulna bone. Superfabric offers 5x the abrasion resistance of leather via the tiny laser-welded and heat-resistant ceramic plates.
Additionally, these gloves have a molded TPU knuckle protector that has built in flexibility for extra comfort and dual molded TPU wrist protectors for added protection. The inside of the glove is lined with Kevlar for added abrasion protection while soft padding covers the outside of the glove in addition to two layers of leather. There is also a dual gauntlet with a 360 degree full circumference wrist closure strap. Other features on these gloves include a pre-curved palm and fingers, flex panels in fingers to help reduce hand fatigue, and two additional layers of leather in areas requiring maximum protection. The Cortech Adrenaline II Gloves represent the top of the line in the Cortech sport glove lineup.
New for 2011, Cortech and Tour Master have some exciting new glove options that will keep you riding year round. Short-cuff to long-cuff, summer to winter, there is sure to be an option here that fits your vogue. Oh, and they'll also keep you safe. Catch it here first and be looking for video reviews coming down the pipeline in the near future.
Made with goatskin along the palm and back of the hand for excellent tactile feedback and lightweight construction, the Cortech Vice Gloves 2.0 give you an option designed to fit and feel like a pro. With a soft brushed fleece interior lining and proprietary mcFit® liner technology, Cortech has focused on comfort with the Vice gloves. With that said, the stainless steel guard on the back of the hand and TPU palm protector still give you confidence in protection.
Big brother to the Vice, the Cortech Hydro GT Gloves offer several upgrades in features and protection. The supple goatskin construction extends to a full dual gauntlet cuff enclosure, and the palm gets an added stitching inlay with Kevlar. There are added TPU and TPR inserts along the wrist and fingers and to drive it home, the whole glove is made with Cortech's mcTex® waterproof, breathable barrier.
Stepping right up the ladder, the Cortech Adrenaline II Gloves are the next rung in line. These bad boys go to the wall with protection. The gauntlet includes an extended leather shield, the palm includes Knox SPS protectors and is bumped up to Kangaroo leather for superior feel, the fingers have Superfabric inserts, and the wrist has dual TPU protectors. The waterproof liner disappears for the Adrenaline model, but in its place the entire glove gets an extra two layers of leather for maximum protection.
At the other end of the spectrum, the Cortech DX 2 Gloves provide an extremely lightweight adventure or off-road mesh glove. The key here is flexibility and dexterity. This is easily achieved by the multiple elastane stretch panels and ergonomically configured foam padding that is strategically placed throughout the design. The home-run factor on the DX 2 is that they are a sub $30 glove!
If the Cortech Adrenaline II was too hardcore for you, check out the Cortech Latigo RR Gloves. They provide the protection nessecaties and function of a full-gauntlet glove at a sub $90 price point. The features retained from the Adrenaline include the TPU protectors, Kevlar Stitching and extended dual-cuff gauntlet, however, the construction is cow-hide to save you a few dollars in the long-run.
For those that ride year round, you may have heard of the Tour Master Winter Elite Gloves. This year, they get an upgrade in the form of the Tour Master Winter Elite II MT Gloves. The MT, which is the upgrade for this model, stands for their proprietary new technology named mcFit that results in a nicer, better-fitting liner for maximum comfort. Otherwise, the glove pays homage to the successful features of its predecessor by including the stow-away nylon polar cover, waterproof/breathable HiPora liner, and goatskin/sheepskin construction.
