Gear reviews | Zanier SERFAUS.ZX and WAGRAIN.GTX

Tester and test conditions

I am 34 years old and live in Davos. In winter, I spend at least 2 days a week in the snow, both on the slopes and when freeriding and ski touring. Due to the snowy start to the season and the cold temperatures, I have tested the gloves in wind and weather conditions down to -20°C. Over two months, I took a closer look at the two models from Austrian glove manufacturer Zanier Gloves.

First impression

The black SERFAUS.ZX impresses with its simple design and goes with pretty much any outfit. The somewhat sportier WAGRAIN.GTX model stands out with its black and white camouflage, but doesn't really want to be combined with my otherwise rather colorful outfit, so I prefer the simpler SERFAUS.ZX color models. Both gloves are lightweight and the outer material makes a functional and durable impression.

The heat pad compartment on the back of the hand is an eye-catcher on the SERFAUS.ZX model - I'm immediately curious.

Test report WAGRAIN.GTX

The sporty model is even more elaborately crafted than its little sister SERFAUS. Genuine leather is used on the palm. Thanks to PrimaLoft® insulation and GORE-TEX® + GORE active technology, the glove provides reliable protection against wind and cold - even without a heat pad.

And the gloves deliver what they promise! Thanks to their high level of functionality, they are ideal for somewhat active skiers who are not afraid of contact with snow. On real powder days with cold temperatures, a dense membrane is worth its weight in gold, because cold or even wet fingers can be a real mood killer.

The comfort and freedom of movement are very pleasant, unproblematic and the glove not only looks robust, it is robust. The glove has also proven itself in temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius.

Advantages and disadvantages

+High wearing comfort
+Water and windproof
+Catch strap
-I get cold fingers below -10 degrees Celsius
-The color b/w camouflage is difficult to combine

Conclusion

The SERFAUS.ZX model is a beautiful, simple companion on the slopes and offers a little treat for cold women's hands thanks to a pocket on the backhand.

The WAGRRAIN.XTS model is a little thicker and warmer per se thanks to Primaloft and GoreTex, making it the slightly more functional and sportier model.

Details

RP: €89.95
Upper material: 4-way stretch, goatskin, neoprene
Palm: PU, Amara patch
ATC: Special reinforcement in the critical area of the thumb and index finger.
MLS: Optimum thermal insulation and increased comfort thanks to differentiated multi-layer lining.
MPC: Increased fit and durability thanks to pre-shaped fingers and leather palm reinforcement.
SSP: In combination with MPC, the outer edge of the index finger is reinforced.

Click here to visit the Zanier website for more information on the SERFAUS.ZX and WAGRAIN.GTX.

The items were provided to us by the manufacturer free of charge for testing. You can find out how we tested them in our test statement.