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I am convinced that there are too many variables for any of us to make blanket statements like FXR is the best, Klim is the best, Klim Sucks or Choko is the best. Those blanket statements show more ignorance than thought.
Point being, those above that said they had an issue with a particular model Klim glove show much more thought given to their experience as you can see that one model glove may have been perfect for one riding condition over someone else's. Also, someone may not have considered that the glove or gear may have even been too warm and the rider got wet and froze. There are just so many variables to consider.
Sizing is essential as well too. I spent some good money on a pair of Klim Summit gloves only to find I may have bought them one size too small. They fit pretty good in the store, but for blood to flow properly, and the warmth to move around, I should have probably gotten one size larger. I have made due and found that pulling the liner out actually made it warmer due to proper circulation. If I had not tried that, I would have said they sucked for the money. But in actuality, they are amazing and totally waterproof.
So if you want to praise or badmouth any of these items, do us all a favor and share the actual brand/model, experience and your riding style. It totally matters.
Here is another example, My Klim Keeweenah jacket is way too heavy for an active rider, or mountain rider. It was not designed for that. If you sweat and freeze, you would have a bad experience with it. For me, I am a sit-down trail cruiser and I ride from -40f to 40f. It works amazing for me, and I can easily control my temp with the included vents. Proper layering and wicking clothes keep me dry and warm even if I end up digging my sled out of a swamp at -20f like a week or two ago.
One further note, models of gloves are truly designed for different riding styles as well. I used to badmouth the guys that wore mechanics gloves until I figured out how they worked for them. Warm grips and active rider. They just needed wind protection. I bought a pair of Klim Powerxross gloves for warm weather riding, and riding in the wildcat. I have found that their wind protection is so superior that I ride with those as my primary glove now and only pull out the heavy insulated gloves on the sub zero days, or the days I need a gauntlet. As I found they kept wind off, were waterproof and HEAT TRANSFERRED from the grips better than any glove I wore. You don't want to be dinking around off the handlebars for any length of time in single digit weather though.
So share your stories and back it up with the conditions you ride, and the model you chose why or why not. That ads much more validity to the vague statement of "klim sucks", If Klim sucked, or FXR sucked so much, they would never be able to justify the prices they get each and every season as they sell out their stock at each dealer.
Point being, those above that said they had an issue with a particular model Klim glove show much more thought given to their experience as you can see that one model glove may have been perfect for one riding condition over someone else's. Also, someone may not have considered that the glove or gear may have even been too warm and the rider got wet and froze. There are just so many variables to consider.
Sizing is essential as well too. I spent some good money on a pair of Klim Summit gloves only to find I may have bought them one size too small. They fit pretty good in the store, but for blood to flow properly, and the warmth to move around, I should have probably gotten one size larger. I have made due and found that pulling the liner out actually made it warmer due to proper circulation. If I had not tried that, I would have said they sucked for the money. But in actuality, they are amazing and totally waterproof.
So if you want to praise or badmouth any of these items, do us all a favor and share the actual brand/model, experience and your riding style. It totally matters.
Here is another example, My Klim Keeweenah jacket is way too heavy for an active rider, or mountain rider. It was not designed for that. If you sweat and freeze, you would have a bad experience with it. For me, I am a sit-down trail cruiser and I ride from -40f to 40f. It works amazing for me, and I can easily control my temp with the included vents. Proper layering and wicking clothes keep me dry and warm even if I end up digging my sled out of a swamp at -20f like a week or two ago.
One further note, models of gloves are truly designed for different riding styles as well. I used to badmouth the guys that wore mechanics gloves until I figured out how they worked for them. Warm grips and active rider. They just needed wind protection. I bought a pair of Klim Powerxross gloves for warm weather riding, and riding in the wildcat. I have found that their wind protection is so superior that I ride with those as my primary glove now and only pull out the heavy insulated gloves on the sub zero days, or the days I need a gauntlet. As I found they kept wind off, were waterproof and HEAT TRANSFERRED from the grips better than any glove I wore. You don't want to be dinking around off the handlebars for any length of time in single digit weather though.
So share your stories and back it up with the conditions you ride, and the model you chose why or why not. That ads much more validity to the vague statement of "klim sucks", If Klim sucked, or FXR sucked so much, they would never be able to justify the prices they get each and every season as they sell out their stock at each dealer.
