Any good for trail riding? Warm,dry hands, functional gauntlet? I like gauntlets in the cold stuff & I do ride in -15 F. Any other glove to consider without breaking the bank? $70 seems reasonable for good gloves & I'm tuff on gloves don't seem to last me too long always moving branches from FRs & using hands to move snow in a stuck or just off the sled.
Klim Klimate Glove?
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I had them and didn't think they were very warm, although they were comfortable. Of course the rider forward sleds put your hands out in the open more so that might be the problem too. I got them the same season I upgraded from an Edge sled to a Fusion. Anyway, after a few seasons mine ripped where one of the fingers meets the rest of the glove (I only ride about 4-8 days/year typically)). Klim sent me a brand-new pair, which I traded in to a dealer for a pair of the Fusion gloves - those are the ones with 2 chambers. I don't like the Fusion gloves at all - the less insulated side is cold and the more insulated side is too thick to feel like I got a good grip on the handlebars. I might try to sell them this year on ebay and try something different. I've heard good things about gore-tex gloves from Cabelas, which are about 1/3 to 1/2 the price of Klim when you buy them on sale.
Just my opinion but I'm not sure if Klim makes a good trail glove. Their warranty is great though.
Just my opinion but I'm not sure if Klim makes a good trail glove. Their warranty is great though.
indy_500
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I have them also and don't like them one bit. Cold, and the goretex tears. Too thick of padding on the inside of your hands, you can't even feel your handwarmers. If you weren't riding a sled, they'd be one of the warmest gloves out there, but they are too thick and too bulky. Try the Motorfist Valkrie I used mine all last season and LOVE them. The leather palms are the perfect thickness, not one complaint about them except they take a little bit longer to dry out if they do ever get wet. They are $100 but I got mine free so.... 
I have them also and don't like them one bit. Cold, and the goretex tears. Too thick of padding on the inside of your hands, you can't even feel your handwarmers. If you weren't riding a sled, they'd be one of the warmest gloves out there, but they are too thick and too bulky. Try the Motorfist Valkrie I used mine all last season and LOVE them. The leather palms are the perfect thickness, not one complaint about them except they take a little bit longer to dry out if they do ever get wet. They are $100 but I got mine free so....
Thanks for the recommendation for the motorfist glove. You mentioned taking longer to dry if they get wet...are they not waterproof or is it sweat inside? I can't seem to find a glove I like for trail riding.
It isn't the gore-tex that tears on the Klim gloves, it's the material on the outside of the glove.
polarisrider1
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My favorites http://tagear.us/store.php?crn=223&rn=465&action=show_detail
Also have two pair of these and love them. very warm. http://www.firstplaceparts.com/klim-togwotee-snowmobile-gloves.html?gclid=CKys2I6Yx7kCFWpk7AodKnQAnQ
Also have two pair of these and love them. very warm. http://www.firstplaceparts.com/klim-togwotee-snowmobile-gloves.html?gclid=CKys2I6Yx7kCFWpk7AodKnQAnQ
This is a good thread to have. My hands are my weak point, they get cold fairly easy. Anything to cold and I have to put the gauntlets on the handle bars. Then I can practically drive bare handed. I would love to have a good, warm glove that doesn't get so wet inside from the sweat.
I bought these last year. http://www.purepolaris.com/en-us/Snowmobile/Pages/Detail.aspx?ItemID=2862081(PolarisPGACatalog) They kept my hands plenty warm for trail riding.
indy_500
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It's the leather that takes longer. On mine they tore where the gortex meets the nylon side finger material. I never bothered sending them in since I wouldn't wear them if I got a new pair anyways!
I have 3 pr of high end gloves motorfist klim old yammi kilm gloves.but I still buy a 3 pack of brown jersey gloves for 3 bucks in the am and wear them till I have to dig some one out.I then splurge on my self and break out a fresh pr .
when sun goes down I break out what ever pr of gloves I have with I used the motorfist more than ay other last yr.
but I got them extra extra big knowing I would be using them for running trail at night. I think snug gloves are not a good thing in the cold.
ahh remember the good old days of windshields and hoods u sat behind and they blocked 85% of the wind
when sun goes down I break out what ever pr of gloves I have with I used the motorfist more than ay other last yr.
but I got them extra extra big knowing I would be using them for running trail at night. I think snug gloves are not a good thing in the cold.
ahh remember the good old days of windshields and hoods u sat behind and they blocked 85% of the wind
bearrassler
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I have a pair of the Klimates but have never wore them. I carry them around in my sled in case my other gloves get wet. The ones that I wear all the time are Kinco cold weather work gloves. The last ones that I bought at Acme Tools were 29.99 for a 5 pack. That lasts me about four or five years. I do ride in some very cold weather also.
WOW!! Thanks.....Good thing I asked didn't exspect anything but good comments since Klim so popular on this site. A good glove can make or break your day no fun having cold wet hands. Now what to do? Please keep the glove recomandations coming.
I think part of it is this is Klim's entry level glove. Its higher end gloves are made with leather and more expensive materials, and this one is all nylon and a plastic-like material on the palm. It does have the goretex membrane inside, but I think much of the materials are junk. I just didn't like the Fusion glove either, but I've heard other guys that love it. The construction is good - I just don't think the concept is good. I wish I would have bought the ones that PR1 referenced instead.
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They'll send you back a free pair. Might as well do that and sell them.
I wear a pair of mechanics gloves, I like to be able to feel the throttle and handle bars better. Also, the part of the glove that stretches between your index finger and thumb, i like a tighter fit. It seems that that part can catch on the throttle on occasion. When it gets cold, I just crank up the warmers. If its real cold I always carry a spare of cold weather gloves though.
I have them also and don't like them one bit. Cold, and the goretex tears. Too thick of padding on the inside of your hands, you can't even feel your handwarmers. If you weren't riding a sled, they'd be one of the warmest gloves out there, but they are too thick and too bulky. Try the Motorfist Valkrie I used mine all last season and LOVE them. The leather palms are the perfect thickness, not one complaint about them except they take a little bit longer to dry out if they do ever get wet. They are $100 but I got mine free so....
One more question - since you owned both. How is the sizing on MF vs Klim? I might keep my out for MF gloves on ebay.
600_RMK_144
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I've got a pair and would say the same thing - Not real warm. My trail riding was at -5, kept the warmers on high and my fingertips were cold. And the palm material makes it hard to keep hold of my (stock) grips. You'd prob be fine with gauntlets however.