Klim Adventure Gloves - Review

Discussion in 'Equipment' started by Rock709, Jan 24, 2015.

  1. Rock709

    Rock709 Been here awhile

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    Looking to buy the Klim Adventure Gloves. Looking for some reviews, good or bad. Tks.
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  2. eddyturn

    eddyturn Eternal Wannabe Supporter

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    I like mine so much I picked up a second pair off the Flea Market. Just feels good while wearing even long distances. Fits my had well.
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  3. Rock709

    Rock709 Been here awhile

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    Thanks. Do they tend to be a small make?
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  4. spaceman_spiff

    spaceman_spiff Long timer

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    Tend to be very small.
    I would suggest trying to find a pair to try on
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  5. eddyturn

    eddyturn Eternal Wannabe Supporter

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    Yes, they run a bit snug. Could use more room in the thumbs.
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  6. BootsandPants

    BootsandPants Sprayer

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    I like mine. While I have no problem with length of the gloves, I do have a problem with the girth :evil My fingers are too fat for the gloves to be comfortable at first. Soaked them in warm water and wore them for an hour or two on a ride and they stretched out nicely. For reference, I think their size M induction gloves fit me well.

    They're light, tactile, and very dexterous. Not much in the way of impact or slide protection however; I'm considering an upgrade for commuting. Looks better for off road than on-road imo
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  7. Sock Monkey

    Sock Monkey 99% bullshitter...the other 1% is just lies

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    The sizing is odd to say the least. The finger length is pretty accurate, but the "girth" is ridiculously small (unless you've got long skinny alien fingers), especially for the pointer and middle fingers.

    I think I'll take another's advice and dunk them in warm water and wear them for a while. I just wore them on my 1hr commute to work and couldn't wait to take them off. :cry

    FWIW, I wear a L.

    -SM
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  8. lipsee

    lipsee Been here awhile

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    I hope they are good ,cos I just pulled the trigger,,,Why did I buy Klim adventure,,,I ll be honest ,,it was the styling.. I just like the Look...
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  9. BIG-E

    BIG-E AKA; Mongo-E, Sexy Grande Supporter

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    I like mine a lot except for one thing, they run really small...

    I am a 2xl in Dakar and Inversion and a xl in the Mohave's but these in 3XL are too small. I have tried to stretch them to no avail, they hurt after an hour or so.
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