Unlike its insulated sibling, the REVIT Stratos GTX, which comes with insulation *and* a Gore-Tex waterproof membrane; or its estranged cousin, the Alpinestars Equinox Outdry, another “winter weight” waterproof gauntlet, this Summit 3 does not come with any insulation to speak of. And that makes it a great option for warmer weather touring or commuting.
Plus, because the waterproof membrane is also wind-proof, even sans insulation these gloves will keep you relatively warm on a chilly summer morning, or on a chilly late night haul through the hills. Toss in a glove liner (either a silk liner, a slightly thicker Knox Cold Killer, or a 12-volt heated liner—we’ve got em all), and these gloves’ seasonality can be easily extended to year-round riding. Especially if you’re blessed with accouterments like heated grips, and/or hand guards.
Besides its weatherproof characteristics, this glove also gets plenty of protection—with a knuckle armor panel on top, and on the flip side it gets a hard slider incorporated into the palm—always a good idea in the event you go pavement surfing.
The overall chassis of the Summit 3 is not lacking in constitution, either, thanks to a sturdy blend of goatskin and 500-denier synthetics.
REVIT’s signature single-motion closure (think: Chinese finger-trap, but for getting your gauntlets off/on) makes it easy to slip these gloves on and tighten them down without fiddling with straps.
*Note, we always like to manage expectations, and the hard truth is that even a $250 Gore-Tex gauntlet will, eventually, when subjected to hours of rain at highway speeds, give up.
In truth, there is no such thing as a 100% waterproof glove. That said, the Hydratex membrane in these REVIT gloves is very good, and ought to provide hours or resistance to the rain. And if it doesn’t last for a couple of hours at highway speed, REVIT will replace it under warranty.
Last but not least, yes, like all REVIT’s new gloves these will work with your touchscreen device.
And even though it’s not insulated, it’s a nice complement to a ventilated summer glove—both of which should be packed on any road trip.
Sizing runs true. If between sizes, go up one.
Twitter Specs:
- Waterproof membrane
- Goatskin chassis
- Palm Slider
- Knuckle Protection
- Visor Wiper built into the left forefinger
- E-tip touchscreen friendly fingertips
- Slick single-motion closure system
Unlike its insulated sibling, the REVIT Stratos GTX, which comes with insulation *and* a Gore-Tex waterproof membrane; or its estranged cousin, the Alpinestars Equinox Outdry, another “winter weight” waterproof gauntlet, this Summit 3 does not come with any insulation to speak of. And that makes it a great option for warmer weather touring or commuting.
Plus, because the waterproof membrane is also wind-proof, even sans insulation these gloves will keep you relatively warm on a chilly summer morning, or on a chilly late night haul through the hills. Toss in a glove liner (either a silk liner, a slightly thicker Knox Cold Killer, or a 12-volt heated liner—we’ve got em all), and these gloves’ seasonality can be easily extended to year-round riding. Especially if you’re blessed with accouterments like heated grips, and/or hand guards.
Besides its weatherproof characteristics, this glove also gets plenty of protection—with a knuckle armor panel on top, and on the flip side it gets a hard slider incorporated into the palm—always a good idea in the event you go pavement surfing.
The overall chassis of the Summit 3 is not lacking in constitution, either, thanks to a sturdy blend of goatskin and 500-denier synthetics.
REVIT’s signature single-motion closure (think: Chinese finger-trap, but for getting your gauntlets off/on) makes it easy to slip these gloves on and tighten them down without fiddling with straps.
*Note, we always like to manage expectations, and the hard truth is that even a $250 Gore-Tex gauntlet will, eventually, when subjected to hours of rain at highway speeds, give up.
In truth, there is no such thing as a 100% waterproof glove. That said, the Hydratex membrane in these REVIT gloves is very good, and ought to provide hours or resistance to the rain. And if it doesn’t last for a couple of hours at highway speed, REVIT will replace it under warranty.
Last but not least, yes, like all REVIT’s new gloves these will work with your touchscreen device.
And even though it’s not insulated, it’s a nice complement to a ventilated summer glove—both of which should be packed on any road trip.
Sizing runs true. If between sizes, go up one.
Twitter Specs:
- Waterproof membrane
- Goatskin chassis
- Palm Slider
- Knuckle Protection
- Visor Wiper built into the left forefinger
- E-tip touchscreen friendly fingertips
- Slick single-motion closure system
