Extremities

Sticky Power Liner

Extremities will be known to many readers, as the glove manufacturer enjoys wide distribution in physical shops. This, alongside a very wide range of available sizes means they are a popular choice. The main component here is a medium-weight fleece inner with a smooth-faced outer, equipped with fine siliconised ‘threading’ on the palm and three of the fingers. These low-profile grips have proved durable so far and I find them less intrusive than dots. The glove provides a decent level of weather protection, sitting slap bang in the middle of the range on test. It’s too thick to wear as a (true) liner under a winter gauntlet, and too thin for really burly weather on its own, but it covers the broad middle range of conditions very well. I do find it a little slower to dry once soaked, but it takes a good while to get to that point. The fit is great – loose on the hand but more slimline on the fingers, and not too long. Alongside the finger design (four seams!), this makes for a dexterous, practical glove that you shouldn’t need to remove in order to fiddle with zips or snacks. The touchscreen fingers work well too. The cuff is mediumlength but covers the wrist completely, and whilst there’s no wrist loop they do clip together at the base of the palm. There’s nothing too groundbreaking in the Sticky Power Liner; but it’s a well-fitted, single-layer 3-season glove that simply works.