Alpinestars Youth V3 Tempest Gloves are a comfortable, waterproof glove with a fleece lining that keeps your hands warm and dry in wet races, while delivering excellent steering grip and complying with the latest FIA karting standard. Its three-layer construction combines a waterproof membrane with internally taped seams, a windproof ripstop outer shell, a full fleece lining, and a rubber-composite palm with targeted silicone printing to block water and wind, retain warmth, and ensure dependable grip.
Here’s how each feature supports you on track:
Three-layer waterproof construction: A bonded outer layer, waterproof/breathable membrane, and inner liner with taped internal seams create a continuous barrier against water ingress, while still allowing moisture vapour to escape. This keeps your hands dry without clamminess, helping you maintain consistent control during long wet stints.
Windproof ripstop outer shell: The tightly woven, tear-resistant fabric prevents cold air from penetrating and resists abrasion from spray and debris. It preserves the glove’s structure, keeps the chill off your fingers, and maintains dexterity for precise steering inputs.
Full fleece lining: A soft micro-fleece interior traps warm air close to your skin and wicks away sweat, reducing heat loss and preventing pruned fingertips. This helps you retain steady feel on the wheel and switches.
Rubber-composite palm: An advanced rubber polymer matrix provides strong friction against the wheel rim, even in wet conditions. This reduces slip and unnecessary micro-corrections, promoting smoother steering and improved lap consistency.
Silicone grip mapping: Strategically positioned silicone print zones align with common wheel contact points, delivering extra grip under load and during quick corrections for confident turn-in and exit.
Pre-curved fingers and palm: An anatomically shaped design minimises material bunching when your hand is closed, reducing fatigue and pressure points while maintaining tactile feedback 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, preventing water runoff from entering and ensuring the glove stays firmly in place during aggressive inputs.
FIA karting standard approval: Certified to the latest FIA 8877-2022 karting homologation, confirming it meets required construction and performance criteria so you pass scrutineering and focus fully on race execution.
Relentless spray, cold wind, and standing water can make the steering wheel slippery and leave your fingers numb, reducing control. The three-layer waterproof build with sealed internal seams blocks water and cold, while the soft micro-fleece lining retains warmth and feel at the rim and on switches. The rubber-composite palm with silicone print maintains grip on a wet wheel, keeping you in full command.
Tempest V3 WP gloves are designed to keep you dry, warm, and in control during rain-soaked events, combining waterproof protection, fleece insulation, and reliable wet grip. With FIA 8877-2022 approval, they meet current karting regulations.
FIA 8877-2022 approved for karting.
