cheap gloves

[beet]

not for loving
http://www.newenough.com/joe_rocket_...loves_page.htm

[OreoGaborio]

cheaper gloves

not for... um.... hating?
http://www.newenough.com/joe_rocket_...loves_page.htm

[Ducrappy]

I used to use cheap gloves, until I wrecked while wearing them. They tore open on both palms and one finger ripped open. Needless to say, I decided to buy the best armored gloves I could find after that. I will never buy anything but Held gloves now.

[beet]

shit sizes
shit gloves are better then no gloves
& helds will rip open 2 not as easy buy will
best thing dont crash .

[hohum]

as with all gear, you get what you pay for

Sorry but I'll be sticking with Held's myself, I don't cheap on gloves.

[Nikon]

which model are you two using for the Held's? Never heard of them til now.

[Ducrappy]

Originally posted by Nikon
which model are you two using for the Held's? Never heard of them til now.

I am using the Held Galaxy gloves

They are made of all kanagaroo hide (supposed to be softer, yet stronger than cow hide), have kevlar reinforced knucke, back of hand, and wrist armor, and have small smooth rivets in the palm to allow your hand to slide across the pavement without tearing the palm apart.

Here's a shot of my glove


They are pricey, but worth it in my opinion.

[breakdirt916]

Wow, I bought some Joe Rocket gloves for $50 from the local dealership, and they aren't as big as those.

Do any ($50) gloves offer protection in the palm?

It seems like they only have leather for grip. No armor/padding for protection.

[Nikon]

maybe a purchase for me birfday this year
I checked out their site and they are def pricey but I need my hands so I think it's worth it but right now I am workin on the new tires and leather jacket....sick of this Crapit Textile POS

[OreoGaborio]

i have a pair of A*s GP Plus gloves... their tripple digit price is pretty steep but I friggin love em


i guess they're pretty simliar to the Held Galaxy's posted above, but w/o the rivets... they do have alot of padding/layers & kevlar lining inside on the palm for protection though, as well as a webbing between your pinky & ring fingers to kinda splint em together

[cexley]

I chose the middle ground glove
And I love them.....
Leather Gauntlet with enough vents for summer riding
and carbon knuckles at a reasonable price

http://www.newenough.com/tour_master...loves_page.htm

[Nikon]

I can say that I really like the idea of the rivets in the palm. That's a helluva feature

[Ducrappy]

Originally posted by Nikon
I can say that I really like the idea of the rivets in the palm. That's a helluva feature

here is a shot of the palm of the Helds. You'll notice that there is an extra piece of hide stitched into the center of the palm, but the underlying palm leather is actually one piece. Stitches are the first to give when dragged across pavement, which is why there is just one continuous piece of leather for the palm, with extra leather for padding and grip.

Also notice that the rivets are not all over the palm, but rather strategically placed where they are needed most during a slide. The white spots on some of the rivets are just spots where the black finish has rubbed off.

[mikeb]

i don't think my oneil atv gloves quite match up dam allergies

[cexley]

LOL

I hear ya......
That was my first pair of M/C gloves
Till I saved my pennies

[Dianne]

Wells Lamont, any hardware store, $15 . I've never had a problem, and I've crash tested them a few times.

[RandyO]

I should check to see who's logged in when I post, eh

[benVFR]

I have Held Galaxies in XL I believe I am thinking of selling them.

They are nice but I'm not sure they are just right for me with my particular jacket...

If anyone is interested let me know. I can post some pics, they are only like 6 months old or something, not much wear & tear.

[beet]

[Nikon]

how do the sizes match up to A*s? I have a pair of xxl A*s so I want to see how they would match up in size. I see that Held says their size 11 is an xxl. Any thoughts?

[beet]

not sure with your ham hands ya git
try some on stunod

[Nikon]

Originally posted by beet
not sure with your ham hands ya git
try some on stunod

where ass....
no place around here carries Held gloves

[beet]

send um back if thay dont fit cost ya gas 2 go try um on anyways

[Ducrappy]

Originally posted by Nikon
where ass....
no place around here carries Held gloves

If you ever get down to MA or NH, try Motomarket in Acton MA, or Seacoast Sport Cycle (Aprilia/Motoguzzi dealer) in Derry, NH.
http://www.seacoastsport.com/

[LM954RR]

Held gloves are among the best you can get.


Here's a pic of mine after a fast hard T1 getoff....Notice the Carbon Kevlar knuckles....My hands were fine!