Snowmobile Gloves: Is there a perfect pair?
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Too bulky, too cold, too wet. Gloves can be a huge challenge for snowmobilers so this week Dan breaks down his glove setup.
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I couldn't believe the warmth the liner provided for me. 1.0 was a game changer for me, 4.0 are like a good cold day driving glove almost to thick for the some gloves, dexterity is decreased when used in a thicker glove. Hand muffs help as a option as well. Klim ones are $59.99 and work well. As my riding buddies call it spend the money for the sticker and the product was free!!
We refer to the gloves as trail gloves, which are the thicker warmer ones for the ride in. Once were in we usually pull off the warmer layers and balaclava and switch into our Action gloves, ready to so some serious ripping! I Always reserve a warm pair of trail gloves for the trip down back to the truck, Nothing beats a nice pair of warm dry gloves at the end of the day!! Crank up the bar heaters and hit the trail.
Finding the right pair of gloves is a major area that's making me nervous about getting into snowmobiling... My hands & fingers are notorious for being cold (even in the summer time). Same goes for my feet... Maybe a video in the future about the right footwear & socks? Being lightweight & flexible to move around the sled easily, but still sturdy enough to provide those safety elements. These videos have been extremely helpful!
Hi Jordan, there is some tips for gear in this video
czcams.com/video/jDqMcrSiXIQ/video.html
just ordered the Klimate short glove to use for trail riding with my handlebar muffs. thanks for the vid!
Love my Klimate short gloves. Also have liner 2.0 which many times I use as is. Also own 2 pair of Klimate long sleeve. All great gloves. What I really like about the Klimate series is the all rubber inside which never get wet and stiff which leather sooner or later will become.
Thank you 😊
Thank you
Please go more into spending the night in backcountry, very real possibility and possibly deadly. I had 4 friends spend the 2 days in backcountry before being rescued
Thanks for suggestion, safety is definetely one of the priorities for this channel so watch for more videos on this topic in the future.
In the meantime here are a couple of videos that might help.
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czcams.com/video/MleNOI1qsIs/video.html
Was that in the chic chocs recently? Heard all about that
David Wolff yes that was my group
@@skiingslasher1991 glad they got out okay! Crazy situation!
Going to try out some Powerxross gloves this season for normal/warm/active gloves. Have been using Fusion gloves as my cold weather/trail/backup gloves with great luck. I’ve also had great luck with Skidoo Grip gloves and Tobe Capto gloves as well.
Too many variables for any glove to be the best option for everyone, in my opinion. Took me a while. You have to find a system that works best for you.
I have the Klim Summit gloves, paired with the 3.0 liner. When I’m riding in -20°c or -30°c, my hands are warm if I have the heated bars running. Without the heated bars, my hands go numb right away. (Only in cold temps.)
I find the best gloves for riding are goretex snowboard pipe gloves.. I usually ride with a few different pairs depending on conditions. Same goes for goggles
I have a pair of Hestra gloves, it's a swedish glove company that's been around for about 80 years. I have the warmest and biggest version and it's worth every swedish crown i paid for it.
Can you make a videos how to drive in deep snow without problem
Which liner gloves are the best to use when you’re gonna change battery on the gopro for example and it’s super cold outside?
I bought the new spool glove cause it has kind of a medium cuff that still goes under the sleeve to help my long reach. I suppose it's about a inversion thickness. Good all around glove. I just wish they all would have a standard in color ways of bright colored pointer finger and thumb to help in signaling to others.
Yeah the Spool is very similar to the Inversion GTX just with a few more features like the leather palm etc. Thats a good idea about colored fingers, you should send that feedback to KLIM.
I can to say hi on Friday but you were off. Irene, I think thats how you say it, was super helpful tho!
Thats awesome, thanks for stopping in
That's funny, I'm the opposite. I LOVE the guantlets as I love to have the gloves go over the coat instead of vice versa like you mention.
Also, I suppose Utah just isn't as cold as Jackson, but I love to ride elites and powercrosses all day every day with a pair of Togwotees in the pack for the moments of "oh crud, I'm going to be here a while".
depends on the weather pattern, no snow and no cold this year
pretty close to pulling trigger on togwotees, if only for the reason we were just there lol
What tunnel bag is that?
I love my Klim Powerxross.
Thats a great glove for sure
This channel is great but too narrow on brands. Polaris and Klim is all we hear about. I am proud to own gear from Klim, but also Motorfist and 509. Not just because I want to support more than one brand, but because I feel some others make better products.
Thanks for the comment and glad that you enjoy the channel. The intent of this channel is to help people take their snowmobiling experience to the Next Level with Riding Tips, How To's, Product Reviews and Safety/Avalanche content. But you are absolutely right Dan rides for Polaris, KLIM and other brands so the content will always feature those products.
I like the video
Thanks for watching
While I LOVE Klim gear, this year I actually switched to 509 gloves. I dont personally care for the feel of the klimate series gloves. The 509 backcountry for me just seems to have a more positive feel.
All in all great information Dan!!
Its definetely all about personal preference for sure. Glad to hear you have found a solution that works for you. Have a great winter.
@@NextLevelRidingClinics you as well!
I love trigger finger gloves, they keep ya warm but you can still 1 finger brake👊
I like the video also.
Thanks for watching
94 trail clicks last weekend to ride for me. NW BC. Aint so great tho.. long. Like those crabs tho
What gloves would you recommend for -30 to -45 extreme cold winters?
I used the klimate gunlet at -30 and I was not cold. Use a muff if youre still cold. Because nothing will be really warmer other than mitten
Where does nxt level ride at in alpine?
Our shop is on Greys River Road so we typically ride from that trailhead
Been wearing FXR Mountain Lites for two seasons. From 40 above to 10 below they've been great. Best bang for your buck.
Does the inversion gtx have any insulation? Windproof?
No insulation but it is to some extent windproof.
Are the inside of those cameltoe gloves divided into separate fingers? Ive been searching for this type of gloves, but none of the brands i have tried has an open space for the two fingers if you know what i mean, every one of the gloves i have tried had separate fingers like a Five finger gloves inside. And that ruins it for me, then you loose the advantedge of the mitten/ three finger gloves.
They are not divided. Each of your two fingers are in the same space as each other. You can also choose to have your hand under all the insulation or in the center of it depending on which chamber you put your hand in on the mouth of the glove. This allows you to adapt to using them in combination with grip warmers or if you are just standing around in them.
@@scottrtomlinson Thank you
This dude and the actor Michael Kelly could be twins, its insane.
haha we hear that quite a bit.
Hey Dan, I’m a young rider and I ride a sled with a 155 chassis and I’m wondering if maybe you could make a video on youth riding. I’m not really sure what videos and techniques your showing if I can put those into my riding.
Hey buddy, always good to hear from young riders. The 5 Basic Mountain Riding Skill and Common Riding Mistake video are a great place to start.
Next Level Riding Clinics Thanks! I’m so happy you replied because now I can really put these videos into my riding
klim ;)
Fusion gloves is fine too!
I have a pair of fusions, after 3 rides the stitching started coming apart inside of the gauntlet. They're also not as warm as I had hoped for what they're advertised for.
If you haven't already you should reach out to KLIM customer service and see what your options are with the stitching coming apart.
Hey...who are you sponsored by? Have Klim gloves. Worst gloves I have owned for that kind of money. Bought them new from authorized dealer. Klim has not accepted warranty service even tho I'm soaked and freezing within an hour.
Penguins don't have hands Lieutenant Dang.
haha good point
How about something about gear that is more affordable? I can’t afford to spend $3,000 on a full Klim setup
The Klimate gloves we talk about in this video are $79.99 and the Inversion GTX are $109.99. We agree they aren't the cheapest gloves on the market but they definetely aren't the most expensive either.
Shop around some and you will find good products at a good price. 2 pair of KLIM gauntlets ran me $160. FLY boots ran me $100. KLIM 2.0 base layer pant and shirt $120. Bibs and coat are from Columbia (I bought them when I used to ski). I can't say the price for today because those 2 items I bought 25 years ago (and my size hasn't really changed) but I'd say I spent maybe $225 for those 2 items. Take your time and get what you can when you can. As for the price, to me it is cheap insurance for the gear.
I forgot the helmet and goggles...509 helmet with heated visor ran me $300, and the goggles set me back about $60. At the end of the day,I'm about a grand into everything. But I am warm and comfy, and not worried if I have to spend a night up on the mtn. As time goes by, I'm sure some things may get refined as time and money dictates, but for now, I have no complaints. I might suggest to watch sledder swap meets, local online garage sales, etc, all found on FaceBook...
And one last thought, gloves, balaclavas, avy beacon, snow probes, shovel, sled bags, etc all make great gifts from your loved ones. Helps give them some peace of mind as to your safety, and helps them feel more a part of your fun...
Keep looking, and be resourceful. Yes, there are other good brands out there. I’ve never paid full retail, and I’ve built up a decent collection of Klim gear- much of it non-current. My best example yet is finding non-current Fusion gloves on the Klim website for $50 per pair, which was a smoking deal. I bought two different sizes; kept one, and sold the other for $75- so I’ve got $25 wrapped up in $125+ gloves.
On another note, people often confuse value with price. I know not everyone is a Klim fan, but most people (myself included) have had great luck. I’ve tried the price-point gear route, and won’t go back.
I wear leather gloves because its cold.
Ok
Really like the content but you should rename the title to Best gloves for backcountry by Klim. I get that its a sponsor but you should be a little more transparent. All you ever recommend is from your sponsors. I understand where you stand in this but it diminishes the credibility of your recommendation. Do you really recommend those or is it just because its a sponsor? All i ever see is Klim Polaris and articfx
We appreciate the feedback and will definetely consider these points moving forward.
Obviously with our relationship with KLIM this video talks about KLIM gloves but bear in mind that a lot of these points could be applied to other brands. The intent was to show the different styles of gloves and how they are used in different situations.
@@NextLevelRidingClinics ok cool i still really appreciate your chanel. Didnt mean this in a bad way. Great high quality free content that help me improved alot in my first backcountry season 👍🏼
You are starting to sound like the Lester's and snowtrax, always pushing your sponsors brand. There's a whole world of products out there, please don't wreck an awesome channel with product tunnel vision.
Hi Susan and thanks for watching. I try and keep my reviews about products as just opinions. The development of this channel can be very expensive with editing, travel and time.
Please keep in mind that honoring other brands and having testimonials of products I don’t use is a bit misleading and wouldn’t be me being me. I’m all about keeping my channel professional and will continue to provide the most honest content I can.
Thanks again and ride safe!