GTX Held Air N Dry Gloves

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Outlast Outlast Outlast offers micro encapsulated phase change materials, which are incorporated into fabrics and fibres for absorbing, storing, and releasing excess heat. (1) The other issue that needs to be factored in is your finger length. If the gloves fit perfectly in the fingers while wearing them in Gore-Tex ‘dry’ mode then they are likely to be too short when wearing them in ‘breezy’ mode. It’s inevitable when the Gore-Tex membrane is taking up some of the space your fingers would otherwise occupy. Textile Textile Textile gloves use many different synthetic materials all purpose made to protect against the elements. (13) We think that these are too warm for use in anything other than mild temperatures, because we’ve been wearing the Air N Dry glove through some pretty warm weather this summer.

From “F.V.Z.” (October 2015): “A few comments on the Air N Dry gloves. The reasons the Gore-Tex liner is on the top chamber, is that you have way more feel with your grips when there is only leather between your fingers and grips. For me, during sportive rides, a very important aspect. Even when fully protected by the Gore-Tex membrane, dexterity remains impressive and it’s very good when you’re able to use the breezy chamber. They’re incredibly comfortable in about eighty per cent of the riding conditions I subject myself to in England riding its highways and byways. I’ve also worn them in whilst trail riding with Catalan Adventure in Spain.The concept is a valid one – the German company manufactures several styles of two-in-one gloves, including long and short summer/sports style and three-season and winter examples. The Held gloves also have a profusely perforated leather palm and overall we’d probably give the fit, finish and protection and construction points to the Held gloves.

When the outdoor temperature falls below 5ºC they really need the addition of silk liners and heated grips as they have no thermal liner. Visor Wipe Visor Wipe Glove features a built-in visor wipe to enable you to remove excess rain water from your visor whilst riding. (1) But on the other hand (!), if the Gore-Tex chamber was on the bottom, you might lose the excellent heat transfer from heated grips that you get with the perforated leather (I tried it and it works). The fit is great and in the summer chamber you have a great feel for your grips and even in the Gore-Tex chamber it is still quite good.

The Held Solid Dry 2 in 1 gloves are the perfect choice for an average English summer: Waterproof when required, breathable with a perforated palm when not. The Taslan shell is highly water-repellent, which means these are light in weight, will not soak up rain water, and are perfect for the months between March and September. Visor Wipe Visor Wipe Glove features a built-in visor wipe to enable you to remove excess rain water from your visor whilst riding. (110)