Alpinestars Tempest V3 WP Wet Weather Gloves - XXL

A comfortable, waterproof glove with a fleece lining which keeps your hands dry and warm during wet races while providing excellent steering grip and meeting the latest FIA karting standard for compliance. A three-layer construction with a waterproof membrane and internal seams, a windproof ripstop outershell, full fleece lining, and a rubber-composite palm with targeted silicone print work together to block water and wind, retain warmth, and maintain reliable grip.Read these features to learn how the technology supports you on track:Three-layer waterproof construction: a bonded outer, waterproof/breathable membrane, and inner liner with internally taped seams form a continuous barrier that stops water ingress while allowing moisture vapour to escape so your hands stay dry without clamminess, helping you keep consistent control through long wet stints.Windproof ripstop outershell: a tightly woven, tear-resistant fabric blocks cold airflow and resists abrasion so the glove maintains its structure in spray and debris, keeping the chill off your fingers and preserving dexterity for precise inputs.Full fleece lining: a soft micro-fleece interior traps a layer of warm air next to your skin and wicks sweat away so you avoid heat loss and pruned fingertips, allowing steady feel on the wheel and switches.Rubber-composite palm: an advanced rubber polymer matrix delivers high friction against the wheel rim even when wet so you reduce slip and micro-corrections, producing smoother steering and better lap consistency.Silicone grip mapping: strategically placed silicone print zones align with common wheel contact points so you gain extra bite under load and in quick corrections, supporting confident turn-in and exit.Pre-curved fingers and palm: an anatomically shaped pattern reduces material bunching when you close your hand so you lower fatigue and hotspots, keeping tactile feel for buttons and paddles.180° elasticated wrist with Velcro strap: a wide elastic section and adjustable closure seal the cuff against spray and secure the fit so water runoff is kept out and the glove stays put during aggressive inputs.FIA karting standard approval: certification to the latest FIA 8877-2022 karting homologation confirms construction and performance criteria are met so you pass scrutineering and concentrate on race execution.Relentless spray, cold wind and standing water can turn the steering wheel slippery and make your fingers numb which reduces kart control. The three-layer waterproof construction with internal seams shuts out water and stops the chill biting through the glove. The soft micro-fleece lining holds warmth next to your skin so you keep feel at the rim and on switches. The rubber-composite palm with silicone print grips a wet rim so you maintain full control.Tempest V3 WP gloves keep you dry, warm and in control during rain-soaked events with a waterproof build, fleece lining and reliable wet-grip. FIA 8877-2022 approval means you meet karting requirements.FIA 8877-2022 approved for kartingPlease note: Glove sizes XS (Childs XL) or smaller are VAT Zero, Sizes S or larger include VAT.