March 16th, 2014, 10:27 AM | #1 |
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Thoughts on these gloves ?
So, for the past two days I have been debating on either getting a Scorpion SGS Gloves for $79.95 from RevZilla.com OR Scorpion Klaw II Gloves for $49.95.
I'll be getting the color black to try to match my Teknic Supervent Mesh Jacket. I don't know if I should go an extra $30 for a little more, or just go with the cheaper ones. Both have good reviews on them. LOL, this is pretty difficult shopping for a gear. So many choices. I want Scorpion, because I have a Scorpion Exo-500 Helmet & I like their quality. SO, please help ! Here are the links: Scorpion SGS Gloves http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/scorpion-sgs-gloves Scorpion Klaw II Gloves http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/s...klaw-ii-gloves Teknic Supervent Mesh Jacket http://www.revzilla.com/product/tekn...nt-mesh-jacket |
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March 16th, 2014, 11:49 AM | #2 |
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How important are your fingers or hands? I HIGHLY recommend gauntlet gloves, as they give you better protection overall than short gloves. In a crash, short gloves can come off easily. Although, those gloves are better than nothing, you might want to rethink those gloves.
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March 16th, 2014, 12:17 PM | #3 |
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http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/t...iolator-gloves
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March 16th, 2014, 01:39 PM | #4 |
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Definitely get gauntlets if you don't have any. The only time I wear short gloves is when I'm staying in the city, which has a 30mph speed limit.
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March 16th, 2014, 02:01 PM | #5 |
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+1 to gauntlet style gloves
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March 16th, 2014, 02:38 PM | #6 |
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A bit over your budget but my "daily rider" gloves are HELD Phantoms, they're more expensive but they're extremely comfortable and have great 'feel' (kangaroo leather can be thinner without losing strength). Those are a bit more expensive though, and even the cheapest helds are at $100. Still, how much do you like your hands?
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March 16th, 2014, 03:09 PM | #7 |
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I highly recommend trying on gloves before purchasing (same belief for helmets and boots). Do you have long, thin fingers? Or oompa loompa fingers? What kind of fingers do the gloves have? Gauntleted gloves do offer more protection. Yet you're going to be wearing them with a mesh jacket. Are these winter gloves? 3-season gloves? Hotter-than-blazes summer gloves?
For extreme heat wear (don't get that often in the Seattle area), I go for short-to-no gauntlet gloves. All other conditions, I prefer gauntleted gloves. |
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March 16th, 2014, 06:23 PM | #8 |
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Well, to sort of answer everyone of why I want short cuffed gloves, because I usually don't like riding in the cold. & in my area, the HEAT KILLS. Gets so hot. So, most of my riding is only spring, summer & fall, BUT only on the warm nice days. Haha, also the most important part... I don't know if I can have a gauntlet over my jacket sleeve or if it'll get in the way. I don't know know, I'm just not fond of the gauntlet. UNLESS you guys can convince me with some decent priced ones on RevZilla.com. I have $20 of their RevZilla Cash I earn. So that $49.95 glove would only be $29.95, which is a steal to me !
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March 16th, 2014, 06:27 PM | #9 | |
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The gauntlet goes over your jacket and is perfectly comfortable. They're not hotter than short gloves either. Even though it's gotta get blistering in PA |
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March 16th, 2014, 08:29 PM | #10 |
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yeah, you're right. i might just go with gauntlets instead. just need to find a nice pair. any suggestions ?
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March 16th, 2014, 08:36 PM | #11 |
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I'm tempted on those teknic violator gloves that alex.s linked. according to the size chart the s may work though it may be a little tight.
Go for whatever works for you, gauntlet gloves will protect you a lot more than short gloves but depending on how much money you have to spend you may need to get short gloves and then upgrade later on. personally I wear the scorpion klaw II gloves and they're fine for me but I intend to upgrade to gauntlet gloves this spring. The gloves that I'm looking into upgrading to http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/s...uardian-gloves |
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March 16th, 2014, 08:49 PM | #12 | |
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March 16th, 2014, 09:06 PM | #13 |
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scorpion gear has been consistently high quality for the money to me so I have no doubt that the gloves will be good.
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March 16th, 2014, 09:19 PM | #14 | |
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http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/scorpion-sg3-gloves Lol, the gauntlet look is growing on to me. |
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March 17th, 2014, 12:03 AM | #16 |
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50% off the Teknic Violator gloves...rly good gloves for a ridiculously low price.
definitely get those D: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/t...iolator-gloves |
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March 17th, 2014, 12:43 AM | #17 |
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not much, but I was talking from personal experience. I have never had any problems with my helmet/gloves/jacket from scorpion. They're comfortable, have held up well (i.e. no bad stitching) and although I have not crash tested them I do believe that they'll do the job that they were designed to do in that scenario. I don't have tons of money to throw at full dianese or A* and for the money I believe scorpion stuff to be a great deal. Is it the best? I doubt it but it is the best that I can afford at the time.
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March 17th, 2014, 02:33 AM | #18 |
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Well those Teknics looked good enough to buy a pair but all out of stock now
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March 17th, 2014, 03:03 AM | #19 |
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If you keep an eye out on ebay, you can find held gloves quite reasonably priced used in your price range.
They really are worth what you pay for a pair of their gloves. |
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March 17th, 2014, 06:14 AM | #20 |
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While I have never fallen off of a motorcycle, I have fallen while traveling roughly 35 mph on a longboard, wearing very little protective gear. The gear I had on... slide gloves... dramatically reduced my injuries to my entire body as I was able to put my hand on the ground and trust that the gloves wouldn't wear through. That experience drives my desire for good motorcycle gloves.
Personally, what I look for in a glove, is good padding on the outside of the hand, protection for your wrist, and something very durable on the palm. In a low-side, the outside of your hand will very likely hit the ground. Padding here is typical in motorcycle gloves, but double check, the gloves that came with my bike didn't have any. Your wrists are very complicated, like your ankle. Injuries to your wrist will last a life time, protect them. This generally results in longer cuff or full gauntlet style gloves. And lastly, something that I think a lot of people over-look, is palm protection. there are motorcycle gloves out there with palm sliders, my next pair of gloves will most certainly have them. In a situation where you have time to react, your body will instinctively throw your hands to the ground to protect your face and cushion the blow of your head to the ground. This will result in your palms directly on the ground. Sure, leather palms are great, but they will certainly rip with large forces and extended dragging. You won't feel that until after all the damage is done. Get something with a slider (kevlar or plastic/epoxy) on your palm. You do the same on the other pointy surfaces of your body (feet, elbows, knees, shoulders, etc.) don't neglect your hands. |
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March 17th, 2014, 10:07 AM | #21 |
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ok, i'm convinced & decided. I will be going with a gauntlet. this will be my first pair of gloves. so, if i need to i will upgrade for a better one when i have money saved. i'm still in the process of buying all my gear. only have a jacket and helmet right now.
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March 17th, 2014, 03:35 PM | #22 |
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March 17th, 2014, 04:18 PM | #23 |
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I agree it's good quality for the money, thought it's not what I'd choose if I had a career that actually paid well. I'm loyal to Scorpion helmets and they have seen me through, um, one or two crashes. I also love the Everclear shield that is anti-fog.
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March 17th, 2014, 04:55 PM | #24 |
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Get close out race gloves .
Won't cost you much more, will save you so much more! |
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March 17th, 2014, 05:00 PM | #25 | |
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Word to the wise... Do the best you can with what you have! Look at close outs and check Greg'slist and eBay, shop around, get the best protection you can up front, will save your closet having some extra things you wish you never got. I coulda got my suit instead of 2 coats, 2 helmets, 2 gloves, 1 pant, 2 pair of boots... Shoulda got 1 suit, 1 helmet, 1 gloves, 1 boots... Shoulda, coulda, woulda, I lived an learned. |
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March 17th, 2014, 05:14 PM | #26 | |
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March 17th, 2014, 05:17 PM | #27 |
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Plus if you ever decide to go to the track (which you should at some point), you won't have to buy another set of gloves now
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March 17th, 2014, 05:24 PM | #28 |
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Yeah, I'm planning to head to the track with my uncle before the end of the riding season. Though I hear you're required full race suit, boots, helmet & gauntlets.
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March 17th, 2014, 05:28 PM | #29 |
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Yep. Most TD orgs allow you rent gear though, so it's a cheaper in if you want to just try it.
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March 18th, 2014, 11:13 AM | #30 |
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Haha I hate riding withou gear... Gives me the willies
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March 19th, 2014, 08:34 PM | #32 |
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+1
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March 19th, 2014, 09:01 PM | #33 |
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http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...-racing-gloves
I've got some of these and I like them. I've never had any more expensive gloves so I can't compare. I went through two pairs of shorty gloves, and my first pair of gauntlet gloves (fieldsheer apex 2.0), before arriving at the gpr's as my regular go to riding gloves. The Fieldsheers were comfortable and seemed protective, but after reading up I wanted something with more protection on the palm than just leather. I like those Scorpion SG3's too though. I didn't see them when I was shopping around. |
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One idea that's particularly effective if you like "canyon carving" too is to get all the gear so that you can wear it on the streets as well, you need protection every bit as much on the streets as you do on a track. third on MSF, they run you through everything that you need to know before you turn the key. That information, though it may seem a bit dull at the time, saves lives. |
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