Review: EVS Wrister Gloves

EVS Wrister gloves

There are a few different options when it comes to light duty wrist support. Often times these options compromise on glove and grip fitment. EVS sought to fix this problem with their Wrister gloves that feature wrist support built in. Check inside for more details.

written by: J.A. Caldwell

EVS is a MX based company that offers many protection items for riders. The Wrister is their answer to many requests they’ve gotten over time to incorporate a glove with wrist support. The Wrister looks like a standard glove but features a sectioned support in the back of the glove to aid while riding and during crashes.

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The Wrister isn’t a full substitute for taping and other more robust support options but it does work well for added support. Those who have had a broken wrist or other severe injury are encouraged to seek some wrist support from a doctor. If you’re looking for wrist support for your daily riding and moderate crashes this may be your answer.

The idea of light duty wrist support is not new. There are products that EVS makes as well as other companies offering the same goal of protection. These products vary in form and the way they provide light duty support. Wrist guards can often be a hassle for bikers as they sometimes aren’t designed to work well with gloves, can pinch certain areas on the hand, or are just a general annoyance to take on and off. With the Wrister protection is integrated into the glove to aid in comfort, fit, and protection.

The Wrister glove is composed of two pieces. The glove and the articulated support / wrist strap. The support is made of foam that has been sectioned in order to flex to a certain degree and then stop once the sections come together. It seems simple, but it is effective at keeping your wrist from articulating too much and too quickly.

sectioned support detail (click to enlarge)

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The support piece is attached to the glove via a velcro strip on the bottom of the support and top of the glove. The support is adjustable further inboard or further outboard to create a different wrist stopping position for the glove. The support has the wrist strap attached which comes around and secures the support against your wrist. Once the strap is tight, the articulated support foam begins working by allowing the sectional foam to restrict over extension and general wrist support.

the support is protected by the shroud on top of the glove (click to enlarge)

wrist articulated to max angle (click to enlarge)

The rest of the glove is fairly standard with small rubber grippers on the fingers and a lightly padded palm. The knuckle area also gets some added protection from the support shroud which comes in handy during a crash.

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Riding Results:

The Wrister gloves performed their job well on several occasions. Prior to wearing the gloves if I were brace myself with my hand as I fell to the ground I always ended up with some wrist pain after the crash. Everyone falls differently in different situations but during the time I have been wearing the gloves I’ve had no hand or wrist pain during any off bike crashes or falls. This isn’t to say that in a very bad crash or high speed fall the Wrister would offer enough support. It’s meant as a light duty offering and has performed well in this capacity during my usage.

wrist articulated to max angle (click to enlarge)

I have forgot to bring the Wristers along a few times, fell, and have realized how much of a difference they make. The support really helps in not allowing your wrist to articulate as far or as violently as it normally would in a standard glove during a crash or fall. By slowing wrist deflection down (via the foam support strip) it has helped keep my wrists safe in crashes tremendously.   It allows less forces to be felt on my wrist overall than with a normal glove that doesn’t offer this support.

Some Wrister users claim that the gloves help with arm pump but I didn’t find much difference in arm pump with the Wrister. I don’t get arm pump easily and I have not noticed any difference in overall performance gain or loss in this area while wearing the gloves. Some riders may notice the support helping in this area but I have not.

The gloves fit well and were comparably sized to other major brands. I had no big issues with the construction of the gloves, just a bit of snagging with the fabric.

Issues:

I didn’t have any large issues with the gloves just a few small ones

• They are a little warm compared to other gloves. The top of the hand is mostly covered with the support /shroud and the wrist is encapsulated by the strap. This added coverage is great for support but doesn’t allow for as much airflow through the glove.

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• The finger material snags easily on the velcro strap.

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• The finger nodules are a bit tall. They make it more difficult to undo your helmet chin strap.

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Colors:

• Red
• Black (pictured)

Price:

• $39.00 MSRP

Conclusion:

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If you’re in the market for light duty wrist support the Wrister is a good choice to consider.  The Wrister performs well and doesn’t have some of the draw backs of other support systems. It isn’t as robust as some options but it’s not trying to be either. The wrist support is adjustable to fit allowing you to dial in the protection to your needs. The gloves are well made and fit like a standard model but have the added protection some riders desire. While they may be a bit warmer to ride in, the protection more than makes up for it when you do have an off bike excursion.

To find out more about the EVS Wrister gloves and where you can purchase a pair, check the EVS website.

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