Most people don't wear gloves because they think it gives them some sort of advantage, it doesn't. We like wearing gloves because it helps the brain trick itself into believing the immersion if only a little more. Does having a sport seat on a static rig really matter? No, we don't need side bolsters to help us with G-Forces because there aren't any. But your body knows its in a racing seat and so your brain starts to imagine you are in a real race car cockpit. This is the same with gloves - they are a novelty to help increase immersion, nothing else.
Haha there was this video I once saw of a grown man with his sim racing rig. He wore a helmet gloves and racing suit. To top it off he had a fire extinguisher mounted underneath the seat.I wear gloves in my real race car to protect my hands from fire. I would actually prefer to drive without them. We spend so much time and money trying to buy fire proof gloves that fit well but feel the most like you're not wearing any.
I don't wear gloves when sim racing for two reasons.
First, I don't have any fear of my G27 bursting into flames.
Second, I don't want to look like a tool. Are you going to wear a helmet and fire suit next just to simulate the clothing's weight on your body?
Don't use gloves when you lift weights, and your hands will toughen up! Haha kidding
Great gloves to drive old cars...
nice thread, wondering if basic glove would be used for racing?
racing gloves are in my opinion to thick
anyone use medical gloves or thin gloves here?
Haha - no ninja shoes in size Bigfoot for me, darn it!
Nice videos Christiaan
Because i have received a new BMW rim last week, i'm going to try using gloves again. I did not see any difference between my (3 months old) used wheel and the replacement i received, but when you do see the difference, it's too late.
I have already tried the "big" racing gloves and i just don't like losing all the feeling of the wheel.
This time i bought some (medical) coton gloves at the local Pharmacy.
They feel pretty comfy and also give a very good "button feel"
Still i couldn't help feeling a bit like Michael Jackson when i tried them out the first time. LOL
Like Lemansfanatic i'm also torn between protecting my wheelrim and feeling the soft alcontara on my hands.