Alpinestars AYC SP-1 Gloves

userjh160 · August 3rd, 2012, 08:52 PM

I am looking for some gloves and I REALLY like the price on these, anyone have these? Any feedback? http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydire...s-Mens/Class1/

nickjpass · August 3rd, 2012, 09:04 PM

Have the SP-8's. They're a step down I think (maybe a step-up?). So, they're great gloves...so I'd imagine if these are of lower level...then those would be great. They're comfortable, protective (hit my wrist on a cinder block (went down on my dirt bike)). My hand didn't even bruise, and left it with not even a scratch on the leather. The knuckle protection is amazing. As soon as I put them on, I wanted to hit someone because I wouldn't feel the pain lol! Overall great gloves... but take into consideration, I'm reviewing the SP-8's...not 1's...so this may actually not help at all haha

Edit: Looked up the SP-1's. Looks like they're even better than I thought they would be. Have much more protection. The SP-8 has just thick leather on the forearm, and wrist area. Looks like the SP-1 has either thick plastic or really thick leather. It also has carbon fiber knuckles (or maybe it's fake carbon, either way, awesome lol). It looks like they're for the more aggressive rider. Maybe even for track days (but I'd recommend the GP gloves for that). The SP-8's seem to be made for a casual street rider who occasionally leans too far, and low sides...so he needs the gauntlets

Buy the gloves that would suit your purpose best.

Cheers.

Bob2010 · August 3rd, 2012, 09:10 PM

I love this brand. I been using the alpinestar atlas gloves. Very nice

userjh160 · August 3rd, 2012, 09:25 PM

I looked at the construction of the glove and it seemed pretty good and the price OMG, just couldn't get any better than that for a nice quality glove. I know there are some good and bad with each brand, just wanted to make sure I was getting something good and not one that would fall apart IF I need them to protect me. Thanks for your input Bob2010 and Nickjpass, I really appreciate it.

nickjpass · August 4th, 2012, 08:45 AM

The only bad thing I can think of is the price. But since it's so low on Iron Pony (where I bought mine) there really aren't any drawbacks.

userjh160 · August 4th, 2012, 09:43 AM

I know what you mean, but I want to find a good glove and they looked pretty good from the description and being half off, that's 2 good things about them.

I think I am going to get them before they are gone.

NDspd · August 4th, 2012, 12:57 PM

I had the SP-1's as my first ever glove, in fact they protected me very well in a 40mph lowside. They look good and you can't beat Iron Pony's super low prices.

userjh160 · August 4th, 2012, 01:54 PM

That makes me feel better, not that you had a lowside, but that they protected you. Thanks for your input NDspd, I appreciate it.

LoD575 · August 4th, 2012, 03:23 PM

I use SP-1's as well, and bought the AYC from Iron Pony. I found them to be tight when first bought but broke in beautifully.

Haven't had the opportunity to test how well they hold up after a crash.

userjh160 · August 4th, 2012, 04:21 PM

I was wondering how their sizes run, good to know they "break-in" good, thanks LoD575

LoD575 · August 4th, 2012, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by userjh160

I was wondering how their sizes run, good to know they "break-in" good, thanks LoD575

I found the size to be true. Every set of gloves I wear are medium and the SP-1's are no different.

Revzilla has a sizing guide listed.

userjh160 · August 12th, 2012, 05:26 PM

I rcd my SP-1's and had the opportunity to wear them a few times and love them -- they seem to be constructed pretty good and get better (not as stiff) with every wear, I am pleased with my purchase and want to thank everyone for their input.

LoD575 · August 14th, 2012, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by userjh160

I rcd my SP-1's and had the opportunity to wear them a few times and love them -- they seem to be constructed pretty good and get better (not as stiff) with every wear, I am pleased with my purchase and want to thank everyone for their input.

Glad you like the gloves.

userjh160 · August 14th, 2012, 02:59 PM

Thanks Steve, you have been a great help

August 3rd, 2012, 08:52 PM	#1
userjh160 ninjette.org guru Name: Malinda Location: Jonesboro, LA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484	Alpinestars AYC SP-1 Gloves I am looking for some gloves and I REALLY like the price on these, anyone have these? Any feedback? http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydire...s-Mens/Class1/

August 3rd, 2012, 09:04 PM	#2
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Have the SP-8's. They're a step down I think (maybe a step-up?). So, they're great gloves...so I'd imagine if these are of lower level...then those would be great. They're comfortable, protective (hit my wrist on a cinder block (went down on my dirt bike)). My hand didn't even bruise, and left it with not even a scratch on the leather. The knuckle protection is amazing. As soon as I put them on, I wanted to hit someone because I wouldn't feel the pain lol! Overall great gloves... but take into consideration, I'm reviewing the SP-8's...not 1's...so this may actually not help at all haha Edit: Looked up the SP-1's. Looks like they're even better than I thought they would be. Have much more protection. The SP-8 has just thick leather on the forearm, and wrist area. Looks like the SP-1 has either thick plastic or really thick leather. It also has carbon fiber knuckles (or maybe it's fake carbon, either way, awesome lol). It looks like they're for the more aggressive rider. Maybe even for track days (but I'd recommend the GP gloves for that). The SP-8's seem to be made for a casual street rider who occasionally leans too far, and low sides...so he needs the gauntlets Buy the gloves that would suit your purpose best. Cheers. __________________________________________________ Last futzed with by nickjpass; August 3rd, 2012 at 09:09 PM. Reason: Added info

August 3rd, 2012, 09:10 PM	#3
Bob2010 ninjette.org sage Name: Bob Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 730	I love this brand. I been using the alpinestar atlas gloves. Very nice __________________________________________________ 2010 Red Ninja 250 2009 Black Ninja 250 -If you ride like lightning,you're gonna crash like thunder-

August 4th, 2012, 08:45 AM	#5
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	The only bad thing I can think of is the price. But since it's so low on Iron Pony (where I bought mine) there really aren't any drawbacks. __________________________________________________

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August 3rd, 2012, 09:25 PM	#4
userjh160 ninjette.org guru Name: Malinda Location: Jonesboro, LA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484	I looked at the construction of the glove and it seemed pretty good and the price OMG, just couldn't get any better than that for a nice quality glove. I know there are some good and bad with each brand, just wanted to make sure I was getting something good and not one that would fall apart IF I need them to protect me. Thanks for your input Bob2010 and Nickjpass, I really appreciate it.

August 4th, 2012, 09:43 AM	#6
userjh160 ninjette.org guru Name: Malinda Location: Jonesboro, LA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484	I know what you mean, but I want to find a good glove and they looked pretty good from the description and being half off, that's 2 good things about them. I think I am going to get them before they are gone.

August 4th, 2012, 12:57 PM	#7
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I had the SP-1's as my first ever glove, in fact they protected me very well in a 40mph lowside. They look good and you can't beat Iron Pony's super low prices.

August 4th, 2012, 01:54 PM	#8
userjh160 ninjette.org guru Name: Malinda Location: Jonesboro, LA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484	That makes me feel better, not that you had a lowside, but that they protected you. Thanks for your input NDspd, I appreciate it.

August 4th, 2012, 03:23 PM	#9
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	I use SP-1's as well, and bought the AYC from Iron Pony. I found them to be tight when first bought but broke in beautifully. Haven't had the opportunity to test how well they hold up after a crash.

August 4th, 2012, 04:21 PM	#10
userjh160 ninjette.org guru Name: Malinda Location: Jonesboro, LA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484	I was wondering how their sizes run, good to know they "break-in" good, thanks LoD575

August 12th, 2012, 05:26 PM	#12
userjh160 ninjette.org guru Name: Malinda Location: Jonesboro, LA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484	I rcd my SP-1's and had the opportunity to wear them a few times and love them -- they seem to be constructed pretty good and get better (not as stiff) with every wear, I am pleased with my purchase and want to thank everyone for their input.

August 14th, 2012, 02:59 PM	#14
userjh160 ninjette.org guru Name: Malinda Location: Jonesboro, LA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484	Thanks Steve, you have been a great help