CKX Mechanical Gloves
This winter, I tried the CKX Mechanic gloves. I tried them not just for off-trail snowmobiling, but also to work. I thought the specifications were perfect for that.
Putting on the gloves is easy, although at first, it took a few hours for the gloves to shape to my hands. They are very comfortable and even seemed warm enough to take a few short snowmobile rides when the weather is nice.
The gloves have good dexterity, so it’s perfect to work. There was no difference between wearing them or being bare-handed when putting my snowmobile on the trailer, for example. Except my hands weren’t frozen!
However, do not expect your gloves to remain gray. After only a few minutes, black spots appear under the glove.
Considering these gloves are made to work, the choice of color is curious. But hey, if you buy work gloves, it’s not to keep them clean!
Photo was taken a few hours after unpacking my gloves
Off-trail, I must admit that I was quite satisfied with the CKX Mechanic gloves! Indeed, they kept my hands warm but also dry. After more than half a day, they’ll probably get soaked, but it’s still respectable! Once again, the dexterity offered allows us to make our finger movements. It sounds weird when you say it like that, but when you do “gas-brake-brake-brake-gas” all the time, you must be able to move freely. The only irritant in the Mechanic is the Velcro to close it. The second it has a little bit of snow, it is almost impossible to attach the Velcro.
The CKX Mechanic has been and will remain my pair of gloves that I carry with me in my backpack. They are convenient for working, adjusting a snowmobile, or even for a nice off-trail ride. I want to thank CKX and Kimpex for this test.
