Race gauntle gloves with maximum "feel"

[clen666]

I have the GP Plus gloves, I'm very happy with them but only have a set of £20 Akito things that fell apart to compare with.
The only spill I've had so far was on grass so not the toughest of tests, but I've had no issues so far.

[13aines]

Rawwr said:

mckeann said:

I went through 3pairs of Alpinestars gp pro's in 3 crashes.

Then someone told me about Held gloves. I had a pair of phantoms. Also crashed 3 times but this time the same put lasted perfectly. I retired them to my spare pair and bought some new Titans. Not crashed in them yet but I'd be happy to do it. Wouldn't wear the alpinestars ones if you paid me.

I've crashed in my GP Pros and they were fine. Maybe you're just a fat-handed mong?

Well to add more balance I was wearing my GP Pros in my accident in November where I broke my neck and although it was (probably - don't know!) pretty low speed they came out of it unmarked, despite landing on my face, so probably hands out.

[gwm]

Got the GP Pro gloves - initial impressions are they look good but very plastic-y and stiff on the back of the hand. Tips for breaking them in?

The SP-2 are on back order, so will get them as well to see if they feel any better. I know I should force myself to get used to bulkier style gloves, but I really do like my fabric stubbies!

[SVS]

Shouldn't the wrist strap be done up tightly, in order to stop the glove coming off in an accident?

[Mr Pew]

I have the Alpinestars sp2. Got them in 2xl as I have extra long fingers and all other gloves press on the ends of them.. pretty comfy so far but could do with a mini wrist strap as well as the gauntlet though.

[gwm]

Mr Pew said:

I have the Alpinestars sp2. Got them in 2xl as I have extra long fingers and all other gloves press on the ends of them.. pretty comfy so far but could do with a mini wrist strap as well as the gauntlet though.

The GP Pro above have a wrist strap as well as the gauntlet.

[LoonR1]

gwm said:

Got the GP Pro gloves - initial impressions are they look good but very plastic-y and stiff on the back of the hand. Tips for breaking them in?

The SP-2 are on back order, so will get them as well to see if they feel any better. I know I should force myself to get used to bulkier style gloves, but I really do like my fabric stubbies!

Nice gloves. I can't believe they let you on track wearing short gloves, that's normally an absolute nono. Just wear the gloves around the house for a few hours each night and try to hold them in a gentle fist, as that'll mould them into the right shape too.

Wait til you're breaking in a new one piece set of leathers.

[Mr Pew]

gwm said:

Mr Pew said:

I have the Alpinestars sp2. Got them in 2xl as I have extra long fingers and all other gloves press on the ends of them.. pretty comfy so far but could do with a mini wrist strap as well as the gauntlet though.

The GP Pro above have a wrist strap as well as the gauntlet.

Only just bought the sp2 and they were half the price of the pro's. In a few months I'll upgrade again

[LoonR1]

I know I'm too late, but I always buy Spidi gloves as they have thin and soft leather on the palms for max feel

http://www.fc-moto.de/Spidi-Race-Vent-Glove Race vent is great for cool hands in the hot months too

http://www.fc-moto.de/Spidi-Carbo-3-Glove. I use these most of the time, but have about 6 pairs of gloves on the go at any one time.

[gwm]

Mr Pew said:

Only just bought the sp2 and they were half the price of the pro's. In a few months I'll upgrade again

I've got those coming as well, but on back order.

LoonR1 said:

http://www.fc-moto.de/Spidi-Carbo-3-Glove. I use these most of the time, but have about 6 pairs of gloves on the go at any one time.

Like these ones. Will add them to the list of possible replacements along with the Held ones if either of the Alpinestars I don't get on with.

What have you crash tested out of these two?

ETA: I came off at Oulton wearing shorty gloves, lucky for me it was wet grass. I do see the point of wearing gauntlets, just happy to take the chance for the sake of feel.

Years ago the trick to breaking in learher boots was always to soak them in hot water, hammer the heels (literally) then put them on to shape them. Surprised there's not similar for leather biking products! (Cos hammer is the tool for any job)

Edited by gwm on Wednesday 3rd June 23:24

[LoonR1]

gwm said:

Like these ones. Will add them to the list of possible replacements along with the Held ones if either of the Alpinestars I don't get on with.

What have you crash tested out of these two?

Both of them, along with the preceding versions and they all held up well, hence why I keep using them. They are all well serviceable after the crash, although the third crash did for one set.

[gwm]

LoonR1 said:

Both of them, along with the preceding versions and they all held up well, hence why I keep using them. They are all well serviceable after the crash, although the third crash did for one set.

Ok good to know, especially after some damming criticism of the Alpinestars gloves.

[LoonR1]

Next time we're at a trackday together remind me amd I'll show you the multiple sets and condition they're in. I tend to keep them just for really wet days, so I don't soak a good pair through.

[gwm]

After a silly massive delay getting the SP-2s from Sportsbikeshop, found them on eBay for £20 cheaper (yes probably fake yada yada)

See what Fleegle means, without the chunks of plastic they are much comfier.




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