Xcel Infiniti Comp Gloves Review: Ultimate Warmth and Performance

Brave the cold with the Xcel Infiniti Comp Gloves, engineered for surfers who demand ultimate warmth without sacrificing dexterity. These lightweight gloves prioritize unrestricted feel and performance, allowing you to maintain control and precision in even the most challenging cold-water conditions. Forget bulky, cumbersome gloves that hinder your surfing – the Infiniti Comp's innovative design uses minimal material for maximum flexibility and a superior range of motion.Experience unparalleled warmth with the 4mm model's revolutionary Thermal Dry Cillian (TDC) technology. This smart fiber technology utilizes mineral-enhanced fibers to recycle your body heat into performance-enhancing infrared energy, resulting in exceptional warmth, improved endurance, and faster recovery. Whether you opt for the 2mm or 4mm thickness, the fully sealed, glued, and blind-stitched seams ensure complete dryness and protection against the elements, letting you focus on what truly matters: your ride.

Pros And Cons

Infinity Comp Gloves
  • Lightweight and flexible design for unrestricted feel
  • Fully sealed from the elements (water resistant)
  • Excellent grip in and out of water (due to raised ink treatment)
  • Available in 2mm and 4mm 5-finger models
Infinity Comp 4mm Gloves
  • Features TDC Thermal Dry Cillian with smart fiber technology
  • Fastest drying and lightest material on the market
  • Mineral enhanced smart fibers recycle body heat into infrared energy for warmth
  • Improved endurance, faster recovery, and enhanced performance (due to infrared energy)

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Design and Construction

The Xcel Infiniti Comp gloves are designed for surfers who want warmth without bulky gloves. Their lightweight and flexible design prioritizes unrestricted feel in the water. Minimal material is used for maximum dexterity. The outer glide skin material enhances water resistance.

Close-up of the glove's outer material showing the seamless construction.
Close-up of the glove's outer material showing the seamless construction.

The gloves feature fully sealed, glued and blind stitch seams. This construction prevents water from entering while keeping warmth inside. This attention to detail makes them ideal for cold-water surfing.

Image highlighting the sealed seams of the glove.
Image highlighting the sealed seams of the glove.

Grip and Warmth

The palm features a raised ink treatment, enhancing grip both in and out of the water. This is crucial for maintaining control on your board even in challenging conditions. The gloves are available in 2mm and 4mm thicknesses, allowing surfers to choose the level of warmth they need.

Close-up shot showcasing the palm of the glove and the raised ink treatment.
Close-up shot showcasing the palm of the glove and the raised ink treatment.

The 4mm model incorporates TDC (Thermal Dry Cillian) technology. This revolutionary smart fiber technology provides exceptional warmth. It’s designed to be exceptionally fast-drying and lightweight.

Image showing the 4mm glove highlighting the TDC technology.
Image showing the 4mm glove highlighting the TDC technology.

TDC Technology and Infrared Energy

The 4mm Infiniti Comp gloves utilize TDC’s mineral-enhanced smart fibers. These fibers recycle your body heat into performance-enhancing infrared energy. This results in maximum warmth, improved endurance, faster recovery, and enhanced overall performance.

Graphic or visual representation of the TDC technology and infrared energy.
Graphic or visual representation of the TDC technology and infrared energy.

Infrared energy is a proven vasodilator, expanding capillaries and increasing oxygen flow to muscles and tissues. This contributes to the superior warmth and performance benefits of the TDC technology.

Image explaining the vasodilator effect of infrared energy.
Image explaining the vasodilator effect of infrared energy.

Conclusion: Are They Worth It?

The Xcel Infiniti Comp gloves offer a compelling blend of warmth, flexibility, and performance. Their lightweight design and advanced TDC technology in the 4mm model make them a top choice for surfers seeking superior cold-water protection without sacrificing dexterity. The sealed construction ensures dryness and warmth.

A shot of a surfer wearing the gloves, showcasing their performance.
A shot of a surfer wearing the gloves, showcasing their performance.

While the price point might be higher than some other gloves, the superior warmth, durability, and performance benefits of the Xcel Infiniti Comp gloves justify the investment for serious surfers who value comfort and performance in cold-water conditions.