Whatever the season, Gloves are an important accessory when traveling by motorbike. It's not just about convenience, however, traveling with appropriate gloves increases rider safety. Protecting the extremities is very important.
That means that gloves are an absolute must. So which one should you choose? There are two types of motorcycle gloves on the market, namely gloves with a waterproof membrane and those without. The former is ideal for colder climates, the second for mild or hot weather. The following is the information quoted by Otodiva.com from demonerosso.dainese.com.
Lightweight Motorcycle Gloves
During the summer wearing a pair of light and breathable gloves is better than riding bare handed. Apart from security issues of course, protecting your skin from prolonged sun exposure can make all the difference. And don't forget other types of hidden dangers, like insects.
Useful in higher temperatures both in the city and on longer journeys, summer gloves serve as a shortcut protector, with perforated fabric construction to ensure better air exchange between the hand and the outside. For reasons related to driving safety and comfort (for example, to improve handlebar grip), they have leather inserts or rubber reinforcements in areas most susceptible to abrasion.
Waterproof Motorcycle Gloves
An intermediate solution involves gloves that have a waterproof membrane although they are not padded. It is better suited for use in spring/autumn and when dealing with changeable weather. Most have fabric construction, although there are also leather gloves that answer these characteristics.
Slimmer, thinner non-padded gloves are the best solution for riding off-road or on light off-road trails, like a dirt road, as it allows greater sensitivity of the handlebars and controls.
Padded Motorcycle Gloves with Membrane, for the Most Extreme Conditions
It's best for in cold climates and those handling the worst conditions. Most of the solutions on the market are long gloves made of technical fabric, which is usually worn over a jacket, to prevent cold air and water from outside entering the arm. Nevertheless, there is no shortage of padded gloves with a shortcut membrane. It is designed to facilitate wrist mobility without compromising the performance of the protector itself.
Gloves should not be considered less important than helmets and jackets, for example. And it's not just about convenience, because gloves that can keep your hands warm and dry also provide active safety. In the winter months, hands are the first to be exposed to cold and this can be dangerous in certain situations. Movement becomes slower, the rider has lower sensitivity to the controls, and frozen hands tend to distract from driving.
Motorcycle Glove Protective Technology
The most important protection on gloves is the knuckle guard, of which there are various kinds. These range from the carbon and titanium composite materials of the most extreme racing gloves to the metal or polyurethane of the touring gloves considered here. The most advanced Dainese technology goes into the Ergotek knuckles, created from studies carried out on MotoGP™ rider gloves, where the most affected areas have been mapped to develop new protections that allow greater freedom of movement, without sacrificing safety.
Another protector is on the outside of the palm, to help with sliding once the hands are on the ground. Equally important are any reinforcements in leather or other abrasion-resistant materials in the palms and other areas that may rub against the bike's hand grips.
Additional Tips
When traveling by motorbike, it is often impossible to predict all the weather conditions you will encounter. If you are preparing for a multi-day trip to an area with varying temperatures or variable weather, it's a good idea to bring two pairs of gloves, one lighter and one heavier and waterproof, to wear depending on the weather.
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