If you're in search of a true ADV glove that will perform extremely well in Spring-Summer-Fall, the Klim Adventure Glove should absolutely be on your shortlist. Klim puts a huge focus on their enduro and dirt lineups and this glove is designed as the counterpart to that rugged gear. Compound this with the fact that it truly can function as a dualsport glove, and the Klim Adventure Glove is a serious contender within our top Summer Adventure Glove picks.
The chassis of the Adventure glove is Pittards water-resistant leather. Pittards is a premium renowned leather manufacturer and their gloves are more resilient than traditional cowhide. For impact protection, the Adventure gloves utilize Poron XRD padding at the knuckles, fingers, and at the base of the palm. Poron XRD is part of the new wave of molecular-level impact protectors. Soft and flexible to the touch, this padding becomes rigid upon impact and instantly disperses and absorbs energy. The finger tips are reinforced for durability while the palm features double layers in select areas to deter wear.
Strategic corded nylon panels and fourchettes at the outer fingers work in conjunction with the perf Pittards on the top of the wrist and fingers for a high degree of airflow. The fingers also feature an outseam construction to reduce pressure points and overall fatigue in enduring rides. 3M scotchlite reflective piping guarantees visibility on these gloves while the logos on the Adventure are both embroidered and micro-injected for longevity. Lastly, the adjustable velcro closure strap ensures a snug fit while the pull tab on the palm is one of our favorite features as it provides a designated spot for pulling the glove on and off.
We think the Klim Adventure Glove is bringing a lot of value to the table and will play extremely well in the ADV and Dualsport crowd. Check it out as part of our 2011 Motorcycle Glove Guide and see other options by visiting our Summer Motorcycle Glove page.
For this installment of our 2011 Warm Weather Motorcycle Gear Guides, we take a look at our top picks for long-distance all-weather touring, ADV, and dualsport applications. Our top four picks represent what we think are the finest gloves available for Spring/Summer 2011, and each one of them fills its own niche within the category. You'll find a glove that is off-road oriented but can crossover to street applications, a highly protective airflow-friendly glove, and two that are designed to combat all of the elements no matter what time of year and in all riding conditions. All in all, these are our top picks for the ADV and long-distance touring segments for 2011.
First up in the lineup is the Klim Adventure Glove, which is geared, as you may have guessed, for primarily off-road riding. It can crossover to street riding, but this glove will really get you through the most rugged of off-roading conditions. Why? Because it utilizes upgrades in protection across the board. Other than the mesh fourchettes that vent a ton of air, the glove is a full Pittards leather construction for abrasion resistance with additional Pittards leather overlays found in the palm, the thumb and at the backhand. The impact protection can be found via the Poron XRD padding, which is a molecular level armor that is soft and comfortable, but becomes rigid on impact and disperses energy. This is our top off-road pick for 2011.
The Held Air Stream Gloves are our top pick for extreme airflow and protection bundled together for warm weather riding. The backhand construction is a high-airflow mesh that combines with perforated leather detailing for abrasion resistance and ventilation.There is vented hard plastic main knuckle armor the backhand is completely lined with Kevlar for additional resistance to abrasion. The palm is Kangaroo leather, which we all know is both tactile and protective, and Superfabric panels at the side of the hand and fingers really boost the safety as these tiny laser-welded ceramic plates offer 14x the abrasion resistance of Kevlar and really help in a slide situation. The Held Air Stream Gloves, our top pick for ventilation and protection for warm weather riding in 2011.
Now we move into the realm of waterproof breathable gloves. Heading the list is the REV'IT! Summit H2O Glove, which we think is going to be a winner all day long this year for a multitude of reasons. The outer shell is goatskin with PWRKevlar stretch fabric for comfort and a hypalon tri-fleece liner that is resistant to extreme temperature changes. The proprietary waterproof breathable Hydratex membrane keeps the elements out and allows the hand to breathe while PU injected finger knuckles, TPU pinky sliders, a dual compound palm slider and a TPR main knuckle protector all keep your hand protected from impact. Protection, comfort, versatility and performance all came into play during the construction of this glove which is also
available as the REV'IT! Womens Summit H2O Glove.
Last up is the only Gore-Tex glove and the one built for the most extreme applications. The brand new for 2011 REV'IT! Phantom GTX Glove is like a Summit on steroids as it bulks up protection and upgrades waterproof breathability. Utilizing a full goatskin construction, the Phantoms use the Gore-Tex X-trafit membrane which is one of their most refined membranes, as it is bonded to the outer shell of the glove meaning it will never come out as you remove your hand. Protection comes from PU injected finger knuckles, TPU pinky sliders, EVA foam inserts at the pinky and thumb, a leather coated hard-shell knuckle and race-derived dual comp palm slider. These are a standout in our 2011 lineup of touring and ADV gloves.
