Anyone used Spidi gloves?

[600HPREX]

Needing to replace my summer gloves that I use for trackdays and hopefully racing next year. Was looking at a pair of Spidi Penta gloves. They look good and the protection seems well up to scratch should the worst happen. Just looking for anyone with experience with these or any other suggestions.

cheers

[Chilli]

I've recently bought some Spada gloves. All the proper protection and recommended by a mate who highsided and took quite a fall, and they didn't even scratch....all for £40

Here's the link... http://www.feridax.com/product/W-f2582e6e0ef769c51...

[MTBR]

600HPREX said:

They look good and the protection seems well up to scratch should the worst happen.

How do they fit? Most gloves will do OK in a crash, but you also need comfort and feel for the rest of the time. Take your time when trying gloves on, what feels fine for 5 min in the shop can be downright uncomfortable after a couple of hours riding.

[randlemarcus]

Infinity have the Joe Rocket Speedmaster 6.0's on special offer at the minute. Had a pair for a while now, and they are very comfy, lots of feel, and keep the wind off while remaining breathable. Much impressed...

[Leadfoot]

I've got a pair of Spidi race vents, they're the most comfortable gloves I've ever worn - bleddy cold in the mornings tho'.

[Buelligan 984]

Hi,

I've got a pair of Spidi Penta's. What can I tell you?

Over a year old and still no fraying threads etc. Don't give quite as much feel as their 3-composite gloves, but still very good compared to others. I've not tested the crash protection but they have all the right protective bits in all the right places. An oesteopath friend of mine looked at them and approved.

The interlinked little and ring finger thing took a little bit of getting used to. I didn't think I ever used three finger braking, but evidently I did. (Its there to stop the little finger going backwards too far in the event of sudden tarmac interface situations.)

The label on the inside for you to write your blood group onto was a bit disconcerting, but I guess if anyone ever needs to know, its better that they have the info.

The dye does ot come out, even in torrential downpours.

Note the warning on the bit of card that comes with them about not putting them on a painted surface - the grippy bit on the palm can damage paint / lacquer.

Dave

[doc3]

Chilli said:

I've recently bought some Spada gloves. All the proper protection and recommended by a mate who highsided and took quite a fall, and they didn't even scratch....all for £40

Here's the link... http://www.feridax.com/product/W-f2582e6e0ef769c51...

I've been using a pair of these for a year and am very impressed. Still looking new. They were pretty useless and ran when i got caught in a storm crossing the alps, but that's no surprise! I highly recommend, cheap to