When I'm viewing videos I see the guys wearing racing gloves.
What is the purpose of the gloves and do I need them?
Of course you should. Along with a Helmet and flame retardant race suit.slthreeShould I be wearing gloves?
100% Agree here.Some wheels are covered with alcantara which wears off quite quickly if exposed to sweat. Wearing gloves protects the material.
Some wheels are covered with alcantara which wears off quite quickly if exposed to sweat. Wearing gloves protects the material.
I like golf gloves for this purpose. A lot cheaper than racing gloves, though a bit more disposable.
That's rich coming from the guy concerned with trying to avoid noticing "immersion breaking" pixels, and who believes VR is the future of racing games because GT Sport in PSVR "gives you a real sense of being in the car". And who also went off and ranted in the Assetto Corsa subforum about how a game cannot possibly be considered a simulator if its online multiplayer has vote-kicking instead of host-kicking, because real life motorsports disallow irresponsible drivers and a simulator must meet this need in a specific way to earn the label.Is your sim rig likely to burst into flames when you wreck? Then probably not!
Is the room that you play in over 120 degrees and you are drenched in sweat? Then probably not.
Gloves are real racing drivers' response to an actual need. Gloves while playing a video game is just dress-up fantasy. Not that's there's anything wrong with taking it to another level... LOL
That's rich coming from the guy concerned with trying to avoid noticing "immersion breaking" pixels, and who believes VR is the future of racing games because GT Sport in PSVR "gives you a real sense of being in the car". And who also went off and ranted in the Assetto Corsa subforum about how a game cannot possibly be considered a simulator if its online multiplayer has vote-kicking instead of host-kicking, because real life motorsports disallow irresponsible drivers and a simulator must meet this need in a specific way to earn the label.
So your way is the only way. Your brand of "realistic" is the only standard. No less, but also no more?
the gloves help protect the suede or alcantara material.
Always use protection!Thank you, everyone, for weighing in. My wheel was expensive and I'm not quite sure what material covers it, but for longer sessions i believe I'll use protection.
I use these:What's the point of gloves helping immersion when so many things in the game utterly break it?
Slowdown penalties have no place in any motorsport. And gloves won't help in the slightest when some noob punts you off track and the host is powerless to do anything about it.
And, you may not have tried one, but VR, you see gloves on your hands. Don't have to wear them to see them, LOL Visual and auditory immersion is rather a different thing to clothing immersion. Want to avoid wearing your alcantara? Thin cotton gloves will work as well as leather racing gloves. OP didn't mention he had a wear problem...
But my main issue with gloves is that, unless you have a full pro rig, a lot of game wheels have much smaller rims than real wheels. It's hard enough getting your hands in these tiny wheels without adding a bulky glove. Not to mention getting to small buttons, and feeling where your hand is.
Hey, I've got no problem with anyone that wants to dress up in a full fire suit and helmet if they want to. You want immersion, go for it! Don't forget that full motion simulator rig while you are at it... But the OP asked a legitimate question. Maybe an honest answer is what he deserved. And thanks for singling out my post from others that pointed out the lack of a real need for them. Nice to know you are paying attention!
For long races I usually chuck gloves on, mainly to avoid getting sweaty palms into the leather.When I'm viewing videos I see the guys wearing racing gloves.
What is the purpose of the gloves and do I need them?
When I'm viewing videos I see the guys wearing racing gloves.
What is the purpose of the gloves and do I need them?
Good to know, I drive withou shoes, just in socks. And it is very nice, I have more control. (I do the same in real life sometimes)No gloves here, socks on the pedals.
15 years racing like this very comfortable.