Top of the line gloves, necessary for just the street?

Sykes92 · November 24th, 2013, 06:27 AM

So, I just got paid on friday and decided to upgrade my protective arsenal. Upgrading from just a denim/hoodie combo to an actual jacket and buying some knee guards. The last thing I'm kinda iffy about right now is gloves. Currently, I have some fox gloves. They are pretty basic and actually kinda thin. More suited for mountain biking IMO. I'm selling those to a friend who actually does go mountain biking haha.

But, I am a new rider and I don't really have an interest in going to the track just yet. I want good protection, and something with Knox SPS or some form of scaphoid protection. But I dont want to break my wallet if I don't need to. A couple of the gloves I've looked at were the Handroid (seems more flashy/gimmicky), the Dainese Pro Metal RS gloves, and the Scorpion SGS (a lot of bang for buck, at least I think so.)

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...oid-pod-gloves
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...etal-rs-gloves
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/scorpion-sgs-gloves

I don't want to pay more than I have to, as I didnt plan on paying $200+ for gloves, but I am a guitar player, so I do want good wrist/hand protection. That's why the Scorpion SGS was so appealing because it was decent price and good bit of protection, including scaphoid.

adouglas · November 24th, 2013, 06:33 AM

I have a pair of AGVSport GPR gloves.

Full race gauntlets. Kangaroo palms. Finger bridge. Stingray hide scaphoid, outer edge of the hand and ulna protection.

And they're only $135.

Not a big fan of the whole S&M/bondage look of them, but I've been happy with the fit and quality. Haven't crashed in them.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...FcFj7AodOBUA2A

Whiskey · November 24th, 2013, 07:07 AM

I have the short version of the Dainese you mention
They're an excellent glove & are on closeout for $152

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...loves-closeout

vince_2149 · November 24th, 2013, 03:12 PM

I've always loved the added feeling of protection from full race gauntlets. I actually have a pair of Held Phantoms coming in a few days.

If you like Knox type gloves, check out these Knox Recon gloves. Only $99 shipped from STG.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=6963

STG always has great selections of closeout gear to look at too.

thisisbenji · November 24th, 2013, 03:19 PM

I'm not a big fan of short gloves, I always go with full length gloves. Also make sure that there's a lot of strength in the palm area. I had a $50 pair of ICON gloves that didn't protect my hand in a mountain bike crash. The right one ripped through and scrapped up my hand, and the left one got ripped off. Ever since that crash I'v invested in my gloves for my motorcycle.

Sykes92 · November 24th, 2013, 04:02 PM

I decided to go with a gauntlet style that provides pinky and scaphoid protection.

I've narrowed it down to these two gloves. They are both very similar in price and protection.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...-gp-pro-gloves
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...etal-rs-gloves

Of these two, what would you all prefer/recommend? I bought an Alpinestars jacket if that makes any sort of difference to the A* glove.

chugs · November 24th, 2013, 04:39 PM

Well if was paying that much, I'd get the knox handroid. I have the rs taichi gp evo gloves and they have performed well thru two crashes. The scaphoid sliders are a nice feature and works as advertised. It's only about $200.

BLUEONION · November 25th, 2013, 09:18 PM

Check out the Cortech Adrenaline II, they have the scaphoid you are looking for, kangaroo palms and a lot of bang for the buck. ($179).

I'm either getting those ^ or Knox Biomech or Spidi Carbo Track for my next gloves.

csmith12 · November 25th, 2013, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sykes92

I decided to go with a gauntlet style that provides pinky and scaphoid protection.

JohnnyBravo · November 25th, 2013, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sykes92

I decided to go with a gauntlet style that provides pinky and scaphoid protection.

I've narrowed it down to these two gloves. They are both very similar in price and protection.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...-gp-pro-gloves
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...etal-rs-gloves

Of these two, what would you all prefer/recommend? I bought an Alpinestars jacket if that makes any sort of difference to the A* glove.

Thanks... Now I gota have some new gloves. A*'s

rasta · November 25th, 2013, 10:45 PM

Hey OP, what size hand you got (in glove sizing)?

JohnnyBravo · November 25th, 2013, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Hey OP, what size hand you got (in glove sizing)?

You still got those icons?

rasta · November 25th, 2013, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

You still got those joe rockets?

Fixed it

Yeah I still have them. Too bad nobody seems to want them, they're good gloves!

OP, if you're interested... Joe Rocket GPX 2.0

You can have them for $60!

Panda · November 26th, 2013, 12:58 PM

I have a pair of Dainese Full Metal and Pro Carbons. Both are great gloves that I'd recommend.

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2013, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Fixed it

Yeah I still have them. Too bad nobody seems to want them, they're good gloves!

OP, if you're interested... Joe Rocket GPX 2.0

You can have them for $60!

Yes yes joe rocket fishes

tfkrocks · November 28th, 2013, 11:20 PM

Sportbike Track Gear has some Black Friday deals on Racer and Held gloves. Looks like some good deals to me

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...3ARacer+Gloves

November 24th, 2013, 06:27 AM	#1
Sykes92 Jedi on Two Wheels Name: Cameron Location: Kent Island Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r (Slightly Modded) Posts: 489	Top of the line gloves, necessary for just the street? So, I just got paid on friday and decided to upgrade my protective arsenal. Upgrading from just a denim/hoodie combo to an actual jacket and buying some knee guards. The last thing I'm kinda iffy about right now is gloves. Currently, I have some fox gloves. They are pretty basic and actually kinda thin. More suited for mountain biking IMO. I'm selling those to a friend who actually does go mountain biking haha. But, I am a new rider and I don't really have an interest in going to the track just yet. I want good protection, and something with Knox SPS or some form of scaphoid protection. But I dont want to break my wallet if I don't need to. A couple of the gloves I've looked at were the Handroid (seems more flashy/gimmicky), the Dainese Pro Metal RS gloves, and the Scorpion SGS (a lot of bang for buck, at least I think so.) http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...oid-pod-gloves http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...etal-rs-gloves http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/scorpion-sgs-gloves I don't want to pay more than I have to, as I didnt plan on paying $200+ for gloves, but I am a guitar player, so I do want good wrist/hand protection. That's why the Scorpion SGS was so appealing because it was decent price and good bit of protection, including scaphoid.

November 24th, 2013, 06:33 AM	#2
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I have a pair of AGVSport GPR gloves. Full race gauntlets. Kangaroo palms. Finger bridge. Stingray hide scaphoid, outer edge of the hand and ulna protection. And they're only $135. Not a big fan of the whole S&M/bondage look of them, but I've been happy with the fit and quality. Haven't crashed in them. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...FcFj7AodOBUA2A __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

November 24th, 2013, 03:19 PM	#5
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	I'm not a big fan of short gloves, I always go with full length gloves. Also make sure that there's a lot of strength in the palm area. I had a $50 pair of ICON gloves that didn't protect my hand in a mountain bike crash. The right one ripped through and scrapped up my hand, and the left one got ripped off. Ever since that crash I'v invested in my gloves for my motorcycle. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

November 25th, 2013, 10:45 PM	#11
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Hey OP, what size hand you got (in glove sizing)? __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

November 28th, 2013, 11:20 PM	#16
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Sportbike Track Gear has some Black Friday deals on Racer and Held gloves. Looks like some good deals to me http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...3ARacer+Gloves Last futzed with by tfkrocks; November 29th, 2013 at 01:23 AM.

November 24th, 2013, 07:07 AM	#3
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I have the short version of the Dainese you mention They're an excellent glove & are on closeout for $152 http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...loves-closeout

November 24th, 2013, 03:12 PM	#4
vince_2149 ninjette.org member Name: Vincent Location: Avondale, AZ Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 79	I've always loved the added feeling of protection from full race gauntlets. I actually have a pair of Held Phantoms coming in a few days. If you like Knox type gloves, check out these Knox Recon gloves. Only $99 shipped from STG. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=6963 STG always has great selections of closeout gear to look at too.

November 24th, 2013, 04:02 PM	#6
Sykes92 Jedi on Two Wheels Name: Cameron Location: Kent Island Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r (Slightly Modded) Posts: 489	I decided to go with a gauntlet style that provides pinky and scaphoid protection. I've narrowed it down to these two gloves. They are both very similar in price and protection. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...-gp-pro-gloves http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...etal-rs-gloves Of these two, what would you all prefer/recommend? I bought an Alpinestars jacket if that makes any sort of difference to the A* glove.

November 24th, 2013, 04:39 PM	#7
chugs Schönen Tag noch Name: c Location: Central Cali Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250 race bike, 02 gixxer 600 telefonica Posts: 184	Well if was paying that much, I'd get the knox handroid. I have the rs taichi gp evo gloves and they have performed well thru two crashes. The scaphoid sliders are a nice feature and works as advertised. It's only about $200.

November 25th, 2013, 09:18 PM	#8
BLUEONION ninjette.org member Name: Phil Location: Cali4nia 209 Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): ninja250r Posts: 22	Check out the Cortech Adrenaline II, they have the scaphoid you are looking for, kangaroo palms and a lot of bang for the buck. ($179). I'm either getting those ^ or Knox Biomech or Spidi Carbo Track for my next gloves.

November 26th, 2013, 12:58 PM	#14
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I have a pair of Dainese Full Metal and Pro Carbons. Both are great gloves that I'd recommend.

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