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1. Active Bluetooth-controlled heating system with 3 settings and auto-activation provides warmth that no passive insulation can replicate in extreme cold
2. Drystar 100% waterproof membrane and 80g PrimaLoft insulation provide comprehensive cold-weather protection alongside the active heating
3. Simultaneous Micro USB Y cable charging and Alpinestars Heat Tech App management make the system genuinely practical for daily use
1. At £389.99 they’re the most expensive gloves in the Alpinestars range by a significant margin
2. Battery life and heating system maintenance add complexity compared to passive insulation alternatives
3. The significant investment requires regular winter riding use to justify the cost over passive alternatives
The HT-7 Heat Tech Drystar Gloves are in a category of one in the Alpinestars range. Beyond standard insulation and waterproofing, they feature Alpinestars’ Heat Tech System — a Bluetooth-enabled electronically heated glove system that distributes precisely controlled warmth in the coldest conditions. The system uses a superior stainless enameled copper-nickel heating yarn distributed across two lines per digit, warming both the backhand and the entire length of the fingers. An external control button selects between three heat settings, auto-activation engages when the hand slides in, and the Alpinestars Heat Tech App handles full management via Bluetooth. A 7.4V lithium battery powers the system with reliable long-term performance, and a Micro USB Y cable charges both batteries simultaneously.
Standard cold-weather construction backs the heating system: Alpinestars 100% waterproof and breathable Drystar membrane, goat leather palm and backhand panels for abrasion resistance and durability, 80g PrimaLoft insulation on the backhand for additional warmth, and a Micro Ripstop softshell with stretch inserts for fit. Rolled fingertips retain heat and reduce cold air penetration, dual density TPU knuckle protection covers the critical zone, and a palm slider adds abrasion resistance. CE certified Level 1 KP.
The HT-7 Gloves are aimed at riders who face genuinely extreme cold and need actively heated gloves to ride safely and comfortably throughout winter. At £389.99, they’re a premium investment for those who commute year-round in the most demanding cold-weather conditions.
– CE certification: Level 1 KP
– Heating: Alpinestars Heat Tech System — Bluetooth enabled, 3 settings, auto-activation
– Heating element: Stainless enameled copper-nickel yarn, 2 lines per digit
– Battery: 7.4V lithium per glove
– Charging: Micro USB Y cable (both batteries simultaneously)
– Waterproofing: Drystar 100% waterproof membrane
– Insulation: 80g PrimaLoft on backhand
– Shell: Micro Ripstop softshell with stretch inserts
– Palm: Goat leather
– Knuckle: Dual density TPU
– Palm slider: Yes
– Fingertips: Rolled for heat retention, touchscreen compatible on index and thumb
– Price: £389.99
The HT-7 Heat Tech Drystar Gloves are in a league of their own for cold-weather riding. The active heating system, Drystar waterproofing, PrimaLoft insulation, and goat leather construction make for a glove that genuinely extends the riding season into conditions where most alternatives leave off.
The HT-7 Heat Tech Drystar Gloves are the definitive cold-weather riding glove for riders who face genuinely extreme conditions. The active heating system, Drystar waterproofing, PrimaLoft insulation, and goat leather construction address every cold-weather riding requirement in a single glove. At £389.99 they’re a serious investment, but for those who ride through the worst of British winter, they make the experience of doing so genuinely different.
1. Active Bluetooth-controlled heating system with 3 settings and auto-activation provides warmth that no passive insulation can replicate in extreme cold
2. Drystar 100% waterproof membrane and 80g PrimaLoft insulation provide comprehensive cold-weather protection alongside the active heating
3. Simultaneous Micro USB Y cable charging and Alpinestars Heat Tech App management make the system genuinely practical for daily use
1. At £389.99 they’re the most expensive gloves in the Alpinestars range by a significant margin
2. Battery life and heating system maintenance add complexity compared to passive insulation alternatives
3. The significant investment requires regular winter riding use to justify the cost over passive alternatives
