Firstgear Heated Carbon Gloves
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Work great, but a bit bulky
As far a heating goes, they work great. The heating elements are on the top of the hand only, but I dont find I need for anymore than that (at least at just above freezing). They are a bit bulky though. I purchased an XL by following the sizing chart. When putting the glove on, the inner liner fits properly but there is still quite a bit of leather outter glove that extends beyond the inner liner. This makes it very difficult to handle smaller things such as connecting the plugs for the gear and operating the knobs on my heat troller. It is almost like they have a one size outter leather glove that they just sew different sized liners into. I say follow the size chart. If you are in between, try the smaller size first.
December 17, 2012
These are the heated gloves to buy!
I considered just buying glove liners but decided that a pair of gloves with gauntlets would seal up the glove to sleeve connection and make for more comfortable riding.
I wanted a pair of gloves with serious street protection for my hands. These gloves have all the features that anyone who values their hands should want.
They heat up really quickly and make my commute a pleasant experience.
The sizing chart is a bit off -- suggesting that you may need one size up from your regular gloves. My summer gloves are a medium but according to their chart I need a large. However, after calling in for advice I was told to order a medium and they fit very well.
I especially like the additional velcro strap to make the gloves fit really snugly.
November 19, 2012
Great winter gloves both powered/unpowered
Summary: Works great both with and without power, takes forever to dry.
In the sun/clouds/wind, the gloves worked admirably. Did a 600-mile ride with a heat-troller set between 75-100%. Even with my fists in the wind, my hands stayed comfortable for 12 straight hours. For comparison, I've done 300 mile rides with unheated textile "winter" gloves that were absolutely brutal.
Did some short 40°F trips around town without power, and my hands stayed plenty warm. Short rides around town with the textile gloves were passable - these are better.
I did ride in the rain once, my hands stayed warm but when I got home, the liner seemed damp and the gloves took forever to dry (this may just be how leather gloves are). I set out on the 600-miler with slightly damp gloves, but when powered, I couldn't really tell and they were dry by the time I hit the first gas stop. Not a big deal.
October 9, 2012
This product has great features
good sense, the protection is quite good, as well as the quality of materials
December 19, 2011
Great heated gloves!
Even without being turned on they keep my hands warmer than my normal gloves due to the fact that they're wind proof (vs normal gloves which are often vented). The heating elements running down each finger do a great job keeping your hands toasty warm even in really cold temps. I can't speak directly to their crash worthiness but my impression is that they should offer better protection than some other brands/models of heated gloves, many of which aren't leather or aren't reinforced in the palms and/or other typical stress points. Only negative so far would be price. You really need a controller and you either have to buy an additional Y-cable or a heated jacket/jacket liner. Add up everything you need and you'll have spent a lot of money.
November 22, 2010
Great gloves for year around riding
These things will allow me to ride just about all year around. No problems so far.
February 15, 2010
Good quality and great feel!
I was so surprised at the quality of the heated jacket liner that I decided to go ahead and try a pair of the carbon gloves. The feel, size and quality of the glove is great! I have used the gloves on the Cherohala Skyway in below freezing weather and they heated wonderfully! I did have an issue with the right glove not heating, but tyring to work with FirstGear to correct the issue. Purchased overpants and a Teton jacket as well. Great quality overall and still impressed even with a minor issue. Definitely worth serious consideration.
January 4, 2010
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