Top 5 Waterproof Motorcycle Gloves of 2023 - Tested
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- Опубликовано: 21 апр 2023
- Sure, they might be water resistant, but at what cost? We test 5 cold weather gloves for leaks, and to see how their waterproofing techniques affect insulation and grip on the motorbike.
Revit Dominator 3 Gore-Tex Gloves - frt9.co/vffnui
Klim Vanguard GTX Long Gloves - frt9.co/lf8e7b
Alpinestars S-Max Drystar Gloves - frt9.co/lfcumf
Icon PDX3-CE Gloves - frt9.co/zbn1np
Milwaukee Winter Demolition Gloves - frt9.co/7xn12a
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You know a good company/person when they are not afraid to be wrong and correct so they give the most up to date information possible. Thanks for the update
I saw you on RevZilla's CB500X video.
What is the update/correction? I began to watch this video to see if it wasn't the same one I'd watched last week. It looks like the same, so I stopped. Pointing us to the update would be appreciated.
@@MadChalet 4:34
I can't even explain how much I appreciate that. I wish more companies were willing to admit mistakes. I doubt anyone things less of them!
This new guy is a little boring to listen to. Why would you change something thats good? I will do you one better: why replace someone thats very good at his job with someone thats not so great at it.
I doubt many viewers really like these gear videos as much without some good charisma and delivery of the content from ryan or some other charismatic presenter.
I think the new guy is a good guy! But he just seems a bit out of place as a presenter. Maybe he will loosen up/become a more natural speaker in the future?
Unbelievable how hard FortNine works to make their reviews believable and, trustworthy.
And lose every sponsor who would like to bribe them. Also, they can't get motorcycles to review from any manufacturer -even they get more views than any motorcycling channel. It shows how sensitive, childish and cowardly all the motorcycling industry and manufactures are. I though BMW would gladly give their every new bike to review, but no, even they fear they get few laughs from Ryan. Or he is smoking pipe or drinking Smirnoff, when reviewing their precious bike. 🤡
Would love to see the "air coming out of gloves underwater" test with summer gloves as they would help to show airflow.
Well, I mean that's a great idea!
@@nov10marine no middle name
This new guy is a little boring to listen to. Why would you change something thats good? I will do you one better: why replace someone thats very good at his job with someone thats not so great at it.
I doubt many viewers really like these gear videos as much without some good charisma and delivery of the content from ryan or some other charismatic presenter.
I think the new guy is a good guy! But he just seems a bit out of place as a presenter. Maybe he will loosen up/become a more natural speaker in the future?
if your goal is just to see airflow, it would be better to pump smoke into the glove and see it come out, like a smoke machine. Better yet, to simulate air flowing INTO the glove, suck air out from inside the glove and see it suck in smoke. But none would really simulate air being blown into the glove from the outside, with a hand in it blocking air
I have to commend the commitment to the process on this one, not only handling the criticism like a champ but finding a seemingly solid solution too. I appreciate you guys!
"I have to commend the commitment to the process" sounds like excellent second verse for "I need thermometer to monitor the temperature" song.
Nice edit/correction, FortNine! Starts at @4:35
Thanks for listening to your subscribers and taking the time to make a new video.
Big thumbs up to you guys.
Thanks saved me having find the edit 👍
Thanks for the timestamp!
Well ... didn't change the conclusion and breathable fabrics like goretex do not leak that much air.
Best
An industry pro working with work wear and heavy duty garments.
Y'all are pretentious
That new water test was a really good test from a practical standpoint. Your gloves are constantly in motion on your bike and if pumping the fingers causes water ingress, that’s a big deal. Great video, man!
This is so well though comment, it doesn't need replies.
@@j_moonchildand yet, here we are.
This new guy is a little boring to listen to. Why would you change something thats good? I will do you one better: why replace someone thats very good at his job with someone thats not so great at it.
I doubt many viewers really like these gear videos as much without some good charisma and delivery of the content from ryan or some other charismatic presenter.
I think the new guy is a good guy! But he just seems a bit out of place as a presenter. Maybe he will loosen up/become a more natural speaker in the future?
@@wtfgebeurdmij2991 come on, give him some slack: my man has giant shoes to fill. His start is far from the roughest I've seen. In fact, I think, he's doing pretty great, so he'll grow very fast, refining his style.
And Ryan probably has other projects and ambitions he wants to pursue. So let's wish the best of luck to both of them.
@@wtfgebeurdmij2991 Still feels like Ryan's writing/jokes so maybe the stiffness is trying to funnel someone else's words over his own.
What is most annoying about waterproof winter gloves is that they are often impossible to get back on after a stop due to the interior being damp with sweat.
And very hard to dry them.
I use nitirl gloves(like car mechanics use) or those plastic gloves provided in gas stations or supermarkets to pick up products.
My hands slide in and out easily
@@rc2634 I find they make my hands sweat so they get damp and cold inside. I’ve been adding a bit of talc to the inside of my gloves and it helps.
Try with a thin liner glove, it won't make you sweat like latex gloves, it should help regolate temperature and sliding your hand inside will be much easier@@paulaus
Ride 'Richa' in the rain.
I've tried several good gloves, Richa rocks. But of course if they're too tight or too sweaty, you will eventually drag the lining.
Great idea on how to re-test. Testing how water gets in rather than how air gets out definitely feels like it'd represent issues more accurately.
Well now, the updated water test is quite interesting and it feels much more representative of what the gloves can go through and how waterproof they are.
A good revision! Keep it up!
Great example of not letting personal pride get in the way of making a product you can be proud of. Quality stuff here.
These guys are literally the best bike reviewers ever. If they did something that doesnt seem right they redo the test. Amazing seeing the other crews getting in on the action.
Love this. Excited to be here at the beginning and slowly get to watch our new host find his voice. Verbal dexterity, journalistic integrity, and snappy fluid cinematography is still a winning combination. Great job new guy! Excited to see you join the team!
This is why I love you guys. Public outcry due to testing. Re-works it. Love it. Keep up the great work!
I love the new documentary style you've taken with the channel but I've found myself missing your reviews as they were always super helpful. Glad the channel is expanding and hopefully i'm looking forward to enjoy the best of both worlds !!!
didn't see the first posting, but the fact that you folks take the time to redo the work and "make it right" is why you're my most trusted moto content channel. great work!
riding all winter in the PNW, i've learned that no gloves are both supremely waterproof and also warm enough to keep you warm in a long downpour. Not to mention also comfortable. My ultimate solution is whatever high quality summer race glove i have and hippo hands. Honestly, i've not been cold or wet in two winters on my hands, bone dry and warm with that combo, add heated grips and cold rain is zero issue anymore!
Hippo hands look like ass but they work great, especially when you pair them with heated grips. I run a set from November to March.
I use a pair of old surplus winter military gloves. Honestly some of the best damn gloves I've ever had, ever. Rode through a driving rain in 38 degrees Fahrenheit, dry and mostly warm. They performed FAR better than my "Iron Jihas" and they were only $30, not 100+. The "Iron Jihas" don't breath wear as the Mil Sur gloves do, they produce a dry warm glow sort of heat; like a good cuddle under the comforter on a winters night. Only downfall is that they are bulky in the palm so they slide in the grip which and result in some palm fatigue. But on a budget, and they actually work? I'm buying another pair. Plus, they have room for a liner glove, so the knitter wool gloves my wife knitted for me fit Inside.
I live in Massachusetts and ride all winter. I ride an 22 RE Himalayan. Only Bark Buster to block the wind. With a little leather treatment to fight the road salt they stood up well to the road salt. The only damage after one winter [which I'm not even certain was the winters fault] was one seam at the cuff has come undone, but it's held together.
Agree. Heated grip and thin gloves can keep me going here in the PNW.
Definitely froze a couple fingers in PNW Spring and early Fall weather even with waterproof Alpinestars drystar gloves. 😬
I love how the rest of the video is the same, and then you added in a more thorough analysis of the waterproofness and acknowledged the previous presentation on its own didn't tell a conclusive story 😂
Not only do you guys make great content (yes, even you FNG), but how you guys responded to this criticism was just as great.
Good remake of the waterproofing test! The red dye makes it quite obvious.
Yes, but I was disappointed by the lack of football jokes in that section of the video.
I really love the tested series. They're so much work, and extremely prone to errors in lingo(such as, one can't supply ".5 psi per second" that's a pressure differential, and has no time component. The latter would only be applicable regarding volume, such as pumping 10 cc of water per second or such. But, I digress, keep kicking butt!
Great to see the channel expanding. 43 did a great job on-screen. Keep the great work coming!
Love what you guys do and I’m excited to have a new guy on the team. Good work! Also love your commitment to getting testing done.
Great update, I was one of the Gore-Tex comments although I was a bit more civil than most I guess. My point is still that when I wear my AStars gloves with their DryStar liner my hands are ALLWAYS damp from perspiration even if the ride stays dry. When I wear my Klims with Gore-Tex my hands stay dry when it's dry out and only get wet in an extended wet ride. My real life experience is that Gore-Tex breathes, some other waterproof liners don't. Gore Tex is worth the bucks. Keep up the good work New Guy!
Mr. New Guy looks like an accomplished engineer, who conducted ample research work concerning former F9 videography already. He might well be a Mr. Old Guy. An old chap, if you know what I mean.
Anything I've ever worn with Gore-Tex, eventually smells like cat piss. (Note - I have no cats) I thought it was just me, but no, it's a thing. I smell the stench of Gore-Tex wafting up from my Sidi Adventures every time I ride on a hot day.
@@ThisIsTheInternet the Klim's are u sure?
@@MyQUAP Shit my bad - deleted the comment. Wrong glove
I have Gore-tex boots. They were fantastic for a year until they leaked. The warranty in Malaysia doesn't mean much because they told me to ship my boots to China for an inspection. The cost of shipping was like 1/3 the price of my boots. If they rejected my warranty claim, I'd have to bear the cost of shipping my boots back to me. I might as well buy new boots. In the end I decided to stitch the soles because the glue kept peeling off, and I bought waterproof socks. They were great too although walking with water trapped in my boots felt squishy. The waterproof socks didn't last long though. They're already leaking. Sigh.
i love your tested series and your content and greatly appreciate all the time and effort you and your team go through in order to give us this informative yet entertaining content
That Hans Gruber comment was bloody hilarious. Still chucking hours afterwards.
Great addition, reaction and rectification. Well done #43
Great review. Abrasion resistance is one of the main considerations for me so would have been good to see that too
I had a feeling it wouldn't be the stitching because Gore garments are usually seam sealed for other types because they're aware of stitching compromising waterproofing. It's good you guys corrected it.
Thanks for diving back in! It’s kinda nice to understand what’s inside the build.
see ? That's why i love this channel, pure scientific thinking, not afraid to correct themselves, love it guys !
Feels like a *Project Farm* YT video, which I also like! 👍
I have the Klim Adventure GTX that I got from F9 fours years ago. Still going strong, never leaked, and extremely comfortable.
The reupload make the whole channel so much more trust worthy, and the video itself from likeable to fav. GG👍🏾
A thermometer to monitor the temperature is such a jam 🎶
Awesome video! It doesn't get better than FortNine in terms of Motorcycle channels!
Great stuff - I gave up on eexpensive Gore-Tex lined gloves due to the lack of durability... I have never had a pair, out of many pairs owned, that really kept hands dry when it's raining hard. So, now I have a pair of rubber, sewer workers gloves that I keep under the seat... I can pull them on over my real riding gloves to stay dry. In winter, I wear bulkier ski gloves as they are a lot less expensive than M/C specific gloves. Klim's snowmobile gloves are great, as well.
I'm running the Klim Adventure GTX right now. Keeps me dry, fairly durable. Love the updated test, as I also would have complained about the air test due to molecule size.
Great video. As a mechanical engineer, I'd love for you guys to cut open more products and dissect them. Something most of us would like to do, but can't afford to. It always makes for interesting videos.
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Great job on the revision, I love how Fortnine always sticks to the scientific method.
Including (sorta) peer review! :D
But there's always a hint of fun in there too. A sly look to camera, a sight gag, a witty quip even, ... whatever it may be but it made you smile, regardless of the science!
Teeechnically if they were doing a true scientific method, they would need a control. For example, using a summer glove to benchmark the slippage with a single layer, and testing the efficacy of their waterproofing method by using a true waterproof glove (like a rubber cleaning glove). Even so, it's really well done, and I love these reviews.
The old test has been bothering me for days. Super happy for the new test and the new upload. You’ve set a high bar for yourself!
You guys crack me up! Thanks for all of the content you provide. One solution to the summer glove getting wet my husband I do is to put on a pair of Gortex mitten shells when it’s raining. I know it’s not the ideal, but it does keep our hands and wrists warm and dry during wet weather while still providing dexterity on the handlebars.
Great video. Mechanic 43 doing a great job!
love it. great test. I appreciate the bloopers, shows that its not as easy as it appears.
Conner did a great job. It is hard to review something like a glove without being dry but he still presents with some soul and humor.
Looks familiar 😉
But it's not 😱
Love these tests. One thing I think should have been explored are (lifehack) options for warm road gloves that offer top protection without blowing a hole in your wallet. For instance, plastic or latex gloves as inserts like the ones offered at gas stations (as mentioned in a previous F9 video). I've ridden though cold torrential downpours with non-waterproof motorcycle gloves and dishwasher gloves underneath - hands came out dry as a bone and toasty warm after riding at highway speeds for hours.
Great to see you guys listen to feedback and react. Best warterpoof test would be to fill glove with absorbent material of known weight, spray with shower for 30 mins then remove the material and weigh. Difference in mass would be due to water, comparison between gloves gives relative resistance to water ingress.
Well, that explains why my notification didn't work last week!
Fair play to you for taking on the feedback and having another go!
I'm so happy to see you guys reviewing or testing products.
I would have liked to have seen what the results would have been with nitrile or latex gloves in between regular gloves and a liner. The grip test would likely suck, and it would require upsizing the glove, but the water resistance and warmth would likely make up for it.
Nitrile gloves made my palms sweat like mad.
@@mbryson2899 And latex is only being used during my sexytime. No latex while on a bike - for me at least.
@@mbryson2899yeah I'm with you on that. All forms of "plastic" gloves make me sweat like mad and I get really bothered by the texture of the material no matter what it is. I just bare skin in my riding gloves.
Agree, if it's cold and wet, I'm running some nitrile gloves beneath the Alpinestars drystar gauntlets I've had for the past 5 years or so. World of difference
@@n03m9 Same here. Latex for most, polyurethane for the sensitive. Never had a problem with overheating; in fact, it enhanced.
On my hands, not so much!
“False start boys! I’m taking it down…” best moment in this amazing video. Great work guys
As someone who wears gloves everyday for work all day long, the most important factor that produces good grip is proper sizing. It’s not the material moving against different layers, it’s your hand moving on the inside of the glove. I’ve used all types of gloves from hardware stores from totally rubber waterproof gloves to second skin mechanics gloves. They all work just fine.
I honestly didn’t think Ryan could find someone else that is as savagely hilarious as himself to host.
They've replaced the submerged waterproofing test, the original one was flawed and the video was removed while they fixed it.
This was a brilliant customer info video! Thanks. I might actually pick up some alpinestars
Nothing from Five? I bought my gloves from them after Ryan's recommendation and I am so happy with them
Has Ryan left to do cheese reviews?
No mention of Slider Palm that Ryan heralded as the safest a couple of years back. By the way, where is Ryan? At least he was mentioned at closing. Great & helpful test except for Skid Plate. Thanks
Awesome video, glad to see you are back to product reviews!
I have two pairs of Five waterproof gloves - winter and summer. Summer ones are the cheapest in the lineup. I spent two hours riding in heavy rain - that included about hour in stationary slow moving city traffic. Not a leak. Thanks to the heated grips, my hands were warm. Winter ones never leaked went thru a couple of short rain spells and kept me warm and dry.
#43 does fit right in to FortNine crew like a glove
Love seeing the rest of the crew get some screen time. Keep it up!
Excellent video and testing, new guy is just as fun to watch as Ryan while also being clear, concise and informative; I also appreciated the relatability (spelling?) of the opinions
Well done! Hopefully we get more content from both of these guys.
I miss the smug and witty Ryan bestowing his knowledge and perverted humor on us 😔
What happend to Ryan? I liked the new guy, but there is only one Ryan..
Even though I am certain this new guy is doing a good job, when you grow attached to a host for years. It’s just not the same when it’s someone else. What happened to Ryan?
Glad to see they’re utilizing different hosts. Ryan is a legend but that shouldn’t stop us from seeing the rest of the crew from fortnine !!
Much better test! Great update! Thanks. Still not quite real world, but lab testing shows real world weaknesses that take too much time and effort IRL. Great work! Thanks for the video update.
New presenter is doing a good job! Which is really saying something because the expectations were huge! Keep up the good work!
did ryan leave f9?
The Milwaukee gloves work just fine, even better if you get a pair that fits. I use them for work (plumber) and riding. The best part is that they cost around $25 dollars so when they wear out or get lost it is not a big deal.
I'm an Alpine Stars fan. Never had a problem with their gear. Agv too. Not necessarily premium brand names but brilliant and effective.
4:38 . They redid the waterproof tests
Who out there doesn't pack down their gloves when they put them one??? What are you doing Revit
I don't...because mine fit. If you get a proper fitting pair, you won't need to pack them down. That being said, many companies make it impossible to get a pair that actually fits.
@@dr.bherrin a proper fitting pair should be snug and thus everyone needs to pack them down. Probably why there's so many thumbs up on my comment lol. You probably own loose fitting gloves so you don't pack yours down. Either that or you are using cheapy gloves that aren't made of a quality leather. Either way, u need to pack down your gloves
I was confused initially why the video was a reupload. Then the correction was pointed out midway through the video in the comments. Good stuff.
I have the Klim Vanguard GTX as my winter glove (under freezing riding), they work alright for a winter glove with heated grips, never had concerns when using them in snow or fall/spring rain. I never noticed that much slip angle when using them but when I bring them out again in 7-8 months I'll check if they slip. And I agree, gloves are a disposable item, usually 2 years max for me if I'm lucky.
You guys do know, that most of us watch FortNine just so that we can watch Ryan, right?
I agree, Ryan's style makes the channel. No explanation so far why Ryan is missing? 😐
Great job! Miss Ryan a bit... But not too much. You've got a good voice and you're fun. Thank you!
Did Ryan leave the channel?
Love to see the gear reviews again! Would love to see some mesh jacket comparisons. What keeps you the coolest in 100 degree summer weather?
Really nice to see that Mechanic 43 was never caught for the brutal attack of the money counter during the Ducati purchase. Oh and great video as ever.😀
Video is taken down and the segment that was wrong was redone! Somebody can admit a mistake! You don't see this happen every day. Well done F9!
FNG is funny and informative. I’m hoping for more appearances from him in the future!
Watch out Ryan F9…the new kid is good!
This video was filmed so well, with the signature fortnine style that it took me half the video before I realized. This isn't my regular host!!!
Loving the "new guy" 😃
One of the best videos in some time - and that's not to knock recent videos at all.
I use cut/chemical proof gauntlet gloves for factory work when I’ll be riding for a while or in heavy rain. I wear them over seamless glove liners that have little silicone dots on the grip, super warm and super dexterous. I’d bet my hands they would hold up pretty well to the abrasion of wet concrete considering their cut proof nature and several layers
I've done that in England in Winter! Very good weather protection! Nothing is getting through them in a hurry!!!
.. Ryan’s coming back.. right?!
If I paid $440 for a pair of gloves and they leaked that badly I'd have an absolute stroke.
I think the solution is two pairs. I had some armoured, tight fitting gloves that were great, but filled with sweat in the summer and left my hands freezing in winter. I ended up buying some bulky gloves with no armour just to get me through the winter, and they ended up being used for maybe 75% of the year. They were bike gloves, so they were friction resistent, but I never noticed much difference on the handles. They didn't feel cool though
Always with the great videos and info!!
where's Ryan?
We want him back.
If the new guy means they are phasing out Ryan, then I'm going to be super sad... :(
Nicely done with the correction. And an impressively quick turn-around on the updated video, also.
Great video.
The best waterproof glove I've ever had is the Gears leather gauntlet heated gloves, with the hard plastic knuckles. They don't make that version anymore, but they are worth there weight in stolen gold.
i still miss the old guy
New host is funny. FortNine strikes again. Love the videos
My held score goretex gloves have never failed me this winter, so I'll shout-out to them for making a quality product!
I clicked on this with low expectations as I seen it wasn’t Ryan, but job well done… another great video FN 👏
We need Ryan plz. Thanks
I'm the only one that enjoys the content when ryan appears? I want to see him in the videos, not another person😅
Great redo - the new test is much more relevant.
oh nice to see the update, much appreciated! Still in disbelief that rev'it would leak so much for that price...