Gloves Alpinestars Tourer W-7 V2 Drystar® Gloves

The Tourer W-7 V2 Drystar® glove is a warm, insulated winter glove designed for long distance riding in any conditions. With a compact construction to fit inside or over the cuff of the jacket, the Tourer W-7 V2 has a unique one-operation closure system that includes a wrist strap and cuff flap closure that tightens and secures both at the same time. Featuring a ripstop polyamide and stretch Nyspan exterior with a conductive leather palm and synthetic suede for reinforcement, plus a waterproof and breathable Drystar® membrane, the W-7 V2 combines excellent materials to offer a comfortable, weather-resistant construction. For added waterproofing and protection, the Tourer W-7 V2 Drystar® glove includes 120g ThinsulateTM compact insulation to keep the rider's hands warm to the most critical extremities. The Tourer W-7 V2 Drystar® glove also incorporates the new SP Lite covered knuckle.

Focus of Use: These gloves are ideal for winter use, especially designed for long distance touring, providing insulation and warmth in all weather conditions.

Compact Construction: Designed to fit comfortably inside or over the cuff of a jacket, ensuring versatility and adaptability to the rider's preferences.

Unique Closure System: Incorporates a unique mechanism for ease of use. It consists of a strap at the wrist and a flap closure at the cuff, both secured with a single operation. This guarantees a secure and reliable fit.

Outer: Made of ripstop polyamide, they are resistant to tearing and wear, while the elastic Nyspan provides flexibility and adaptability to the rider's movement.

Palm: Made of conductive leather, it allows interaction with tactile devices. In addition, synthetic suede reinforcement on the palm improves durability and grip.

Drystar® membrane: This material ensures that the gloves are waterproof and breathable, allowing the rider's hands to remain dry and warm.

ThinsulateTM insulation: Weighing 120 g, this material guarantees exceptional heat retention, especially in the most critical areas, ensuring that the rider's hands remain warm.

SP Lite Covered Knuckle: This innovative feature provides additional impact protection, especially in the knuckle area.

CE Category II EN 13594:2015 LEVEL 1 KP certification, which the Alpinestars Tourer W-7 V2 Drysytar gloves meet, is a specific standard for protective gloves for motorcyclists.

CE Certification (European Conformity): means that the product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European directives. It is intended to ensure that the product is safe for its intended use.

Category II: In the context of personal protective equipment (PPE), Category II refers to equipment designed to protect the user from lethal risks or serious, non-temporary hazards. These risks may cause irreversible damage to health, and are likely to be undetected by the user in time.

EN 13594:2015: this is the specific European Union standard covering the requirements and test methods for protective gloves for motorcyclists. This standard ensures that gloves offer protection against mechanical hazards, such as abrasion, cutting, tearing and puncture. The "2015" version indicates that it is an update or revision made in that year.

LEVEL 1 KP: Level 1: Indicates that the glove offers a basic degree of protection. In the context of EN 13594:2015, it means that the glove has passed tests to protect against abrasion, cut, tear and puncture at a basic degree, but not necessarily at the highest possible level. KP: This mark indicates that the glove also offers knuckle protection. This additional protection is essential for motorcyclists, as the knuckles are vulnerable in the event of a fall.

A glove with "CE Category II EN 13594:2015 LEVEL 1 KP" certification meets stringent European safety standards and has been specifically designed and tested to protect motorcyclists from various risks, including additional protection in the knuckle area.