Alpinestars Tech-1 K Race S V2 Pure Gloves Yellow/Grey

Alpinestars Tech-1 K Race S V2 Pure Gloves Yellow/Grey

The Alpinestars Tech-1 K Race S V2 Pure is the junior edition of the Tech-1 K Race V2 karting glove line, made in children's sizes. Its build is light, with polyester joined to polyester mesh for a close fit and good airflow on warm days in the cockpit. The palm is cut from synthetic suede, and a silicone print on the palm and fingers improves grip on the steering wheel and freedom of hand movement. Mesh on some finger gussets and Lycra on the others balance ventilation with stretch, and the seams run on the inside of the glove.

The fingers and palm are pre-curved to reduce bunching of the fabric in the gripping position, and the fingertips work with touchscreens. An open cuff with an elastic band that wraps 180° around the wrist makes the gloves easy to put on and holds them steady. The manufacturer's colourway is Yellow Fluo / Mid Gray / Dark Silver.

The back of the hand is fluo yellow, carrying a large star logo outlined in dark grey that runs from the base of the fingers down onto the cuff, with a smaller silver-grey star on the index finger. Black fine-mesh inserts sit between the fingers, and the cuff has a vertical grey panel with the brand name and a black-trimmed opening. The grip side is black, covered with white silicone dots and a semi-transparent grey pattern along the fingers and palm, while the palm side of the cuff has a ruched elastic band and a small star logo. The graphics are applied by digital printing.

Supplied as a pair, these gloves suit training sessions, karting schools and leisure laps at rental tracks. Competition use depends on the equipment requirements in the regulations of the event in question, which are worth checking before a race.