Proper hand armour. Knuckle shields stop the trailside jaggies. Tough back but lets your skin breathe. Palm? Grippy like a startled limpet, wet or dry. Mesh fingers? Cool. Wrist strap? Stays put. Sweat wipe? Handy. Hands protected, bar feel dialled. You'll forget they're on. Till you clip a tree. Then you'll be buzzing you had 'em.
