11-17-2014, 05:37 PM
During my morning commute, the temperature was 33º F. Other than watching the street surface extra closely, I didn't give it all that much thought. It dawned on me when I arrived at work how well the REV'IT Alaska GTX gloves have been working for me. Plus, it seems like the appropriate time of year for another update to this thread.
As I mentioned, the gloves do a great job of keeping my hands warm. While it was dry today, I've had them out in plenty of rain and the Gore-Tex does a fantastic job of keeping my hands dry. Cold 'n wet — no problem. All in all, I'm very happy with this purchase. The fact that I take these gloves for granted on a regular basis is probably the highest compliment that I can pay them.
The H20 rain suit has also served me quite well. It has kept me dry while commuting with one exception. I got caught in a torrential downpour, the likes of which we rarely see around here. As I rode along, I was thinking about the rain suit and was amazed at how well it was performing. Ironically, within a few seconds, a cold dampness began to invade my crotch area and remind me that the middle of a torrential downpour is no place to be riding a motorcycle. In the suit's defense, I had put it on rather hastily before departing and probably could have done a better job adjusting the protective flap that runs along the entire length of the zipper. The suit hasn't leaked since and for most of the year, I have it packed in my Kriega pack, along for the ride just in case it is needed. The fact that it packs up so small is another real bonus.
As I mentioned, the gloves do a great job of keeping my hands warm. While it was dry today, I've had them out in plenty of rain and the Gore-Tex does a fantastic job of keeping my hands dry. Cold 'n wet — no problem. All in all, I'm very happy with this purchase. The fact that I take these gloves for granted on a regular basis is probably the highest compliment that I can pay them.
The H20 rain suit has also served me quite well. It has kept me dry while commuting with one exception. I got caught in a torrential downpour, the likes of which we rarely see around here. As I rode along, I was thinking about the rain suit and was amazed at how well it was performing. Ironically, within a few seconds, a cold dampness began to invade my crotch area and remind me that the middle of a torrential downpour is no place to be riding a motorcycle. In the suit's defense, I had put it on rather hastily before departing and probably could have done a better job adjusting the protective flap that runs along the entire length of the zipper. The suit hasn't leaked since and for most of the year, I have it packed in my Kriega pack, along for the ride just in case it is needed. The fact that it packs up so small is another real bonus.