Giro’s Ambient 2 is one of our favorite performance (light) winter gloves because it provides exceptional dexterity and lots of warmth for its size. The only update for 2012 is reflective detailing on the back but it has also served as a starting point for the design of the new Pivot, a medium weight, waterproof equivalent.
Giro's Ambient 2 and new, waterproof Pivot (r)
The Pivot is slightly bulkier and less precise on fit, due to bunching of the X-Static insulation. However, it’s warmer and offers a waterproof back, via Pertex soft shell material made with the Hipora waterproof membrane. (The Ambient 2 uses a simple soft shell material that’s DWR treated to be water resistant).
We expect the Pivot to be useful to commuters in cold and rainy climates, but not those that freeze solid; think rain in the mid-40°s F (5°C). Racers will likely push the limits of the glove down well past freezing.
We expect the Pivot to be useful to commuters in cold and rainy climates, but not those that freeze solid; think rain in the mid-40°s F (5°C). Racers will likely push the limits of the glove down well past freezing.
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