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<\/a><\/p>\nTemperature of your average ride is a key consideration when buying new gloves.\u00a0While it’s true that the less material you cover your hands with, the more cooling airflow your hands will see, keep in mind the effect that sweaty hands might have on your ride. A good light pair of gloves\u00a0can keep you in control when the temperatures are high. For summertime rides, a pair of half finger gloves like\u00a0Endura’s FS260 Pro<\/a>\u00a0will provide the grip you need without holding in the heat.<\/p>\n Conversely, in particularly cold temperatures, well-insulated gloves are key to keeping your digits functioning properly. Consider a glove like 45Nrth’s Sturmfist 5<\/a>\u00a0when dealing with sub-zero temperatures. If you’re looking for increased dexterity in a cold-weather full-finger glove,\u00a0Endura’s Luminite<\/a>\u00a0are still thin enough to feel controls and buttons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If your hands hurt when riding, a simple solution can be to increase the padding on your gloves, to absorb and spread out the force from the handlebars across a larger area of your palm. Gloves like Endura Women’s Strike II Glove<\/a> are particularly effective at this. If padding is all you need your gloves for, then a half finger gloves are the way to go.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mountain bikers especially\u00a0run a high risk of injuries to their hands, often from riding too close to the native flora or fauna on the trails. Fingerless gloves should be avoided by mountain bikers, as the grip and protection of a full-fingered glove like the IXS BC-X3.1 Freeride<\/a> is\u00a0more suited for that purpose.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While full-finger gloves are more appropriate for mountain biking, your riding style will dictate whether a half-finger glove<\/a> also appropriate. If you ride on the road, commute, or adventure-ride, a half-finger glove can offer you the palm protection you need without the extra material that might affect fit, comfort, or temperature.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The final consideration is one of hand shape. While there are a plethora of full-fingered gloves out there to suit virtually any hand shape, if your hands are particularly wide or narrow, you’ll likely find that a half-finger glove allows you to get a better palm fit, without having too much or too little material in the fingers. Comfort is key here,\u00a0and glove fit should always be the deciding factor when looking at new gloves.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Remember that you should always try gloves on before making a purchase, to ensure that you get the best fit possible. Head to your local Live to Play Sports dealer<\/a> for advice,\u00a0and to try on a few different pairs of gloves before you commit to a pair! Happy riding!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n2. Do you suffer from hand fatigue?<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n3. Do you run a high risk of hand injury while riding?<\/h5>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n5. How are your hands shaped?<\/h5>\n
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