I have short fingers - Help!

muffinman · March 22nd, 2009, 11:42 PM

I can't find a pair of quality, protective gloves that will fit my stubby fingers properly. I've tried SM alpinestars (fingers way too long), XS cortechs (still too long but not as bad as A*), and Women's S icons (what I'm using now.. still about 1/4" of loose material).. and the palm, wrist area will fit very snug but there's always 1/4" to 1/2" of loose material at the end of the fingers.

Anyone know of any brands or specific models with shorter than average finger lengths? I'm looking for a shorter cuff street style leather gloves w/ armor.

Thanks.

ARc · March 22nd, 2009, 11:55 PM

Not that I know of...have you tried hitting up your local Cycle Gear to check out the brands that they have? They have gloves from Dainese to Frank Thomas, so I think that might be worth a shot.

azia · March 25th, 2009, 09:47 PM

oops...

Sound Wave · March 25th, 2009, 10:02 PM

arthur, i know you wanted a shorty glove, but i found these at newenough.com

they are the gauntlet type. if you click on the "select item here", then you can choose either the long or short fingers.

http://www.newenough.com/gloves/stre...le_gloves.html

muffinman · March 25th, 2009, 10:59 PM

Gary, thanks for the link - I saw those earlier but it is a little out of my price range and I'm looking for a more street-style glove.

I wish more manufacturers gave the option for short/long fingers like the Nero

CaliGirl · March 25th, 2009, 11:51 PM

I was going to recommend the Held gloves as well. Something you may think about also is taking your fav brand/style of gloves to a seamstress who can maybe shorten the fingers for you. I know a very good tailor and I may try this with a pair of gloves I bought on sale but the fingers are just a bit too long...

zartan · March 25th, 2009, 11:54 PM

I have the same problem.
wide hands short fingers.

Babybiker.com UK kids sizes heavy duty. They take kid's riding serious over there. I ordered a pair and am happy with them and the customer service.

SILVER CARBON KNUCKLE GLOVE...

New leather race glove with flexible silver carbon knuckle links and finger pads
An excellent quality leather glove ideal for minimoto racing at a realistic price.
Several colours, red/blk, blue/blk, yellow/blk, silver/blk
To fit ages 3/4 yrs upwards
IDEAL FOR MINIMOTO RACING

Option: Size 2yrs 3yrs 4yrs 5yrs 6yrs 7yrs 8yrs 9yrs 10yrs 11yrs 12yrs 13yrs 14yrs 15yrs
Palm Width 7cm 8cm 9cm 10cm 11cm 12cm
Wrist to tip of middle finger 12cm 13cm 14cm 15cm 16cm 17cm
Colour Red/Silver/Black Blue/Silver/Black Yellow/Silver/Black Silver/Black Black

Model: Shadow Glove
Current Price: £24.99
Quantity To Order:

zartan · March 25th, 2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliGirl

I was going to recommend the Held gloves as well. Something you may think about also is taking your fav brand/style of gloves to a seamstress who can maybe shorten the fingers for you. I know a very good tailor and I may try this with a pair of gloves I bought on sale but the fingers are just a bit too long...

haha I tried to trim my own icon gloves. I looked like an Alien with them on...

muffinman · March 26th, 2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zartan

I have the same problem.
wide hands short fingers.

Babybiker.com UK kids sizes heavy duty. They take kid's riding serious over there. I ordered a pair and am happy with them and the customer service.

SILVER CARBON KNUCKLE GLOVE...

New leather race glove with flexible silver carbon knuckle links and finger pads
An excellent quality leather glove ideal for minimoto racing at a realistic price.
Several colours, red/blk, blue/blk, yellow/blk, silver/blk
To fit ages 3/4 yrs upwards
IDEAL FOR MINIMOTO RACING

Option: Size 2yrs 3yrs 4yrs 5yrs 6yrs 7yrs 8yrs 9yrs 10yrs 11yrs 12yrs 13yrs 14yrs 15yrs
Palm Width 7cm 8cm 9cm 10cm 11cm 12cm
Wrist to tip of middle finger 12cm 13cm 14cm 15cm 16cm 17cm
Colour Red/Silver/Black Blue/Silver/Black Yellow/Silver/Black Silver/Black Black

Model: Shadow Glove
Current Price: £24.99
Quantity To Order:

Hey Zartan! Thanks, I checked those out... I emailed BabyBiker about 4 days ago with some questions regarding the gloves but they never got back to me

Do you think they would stand up in a high speed crash? They were designed for mini-moto, not street bikes.

Also, is the leather thick and/or ventilated? Do you know what kind of leather?

Thanks!

sm0kediver · March 26th, 2009, 06:23 PM

You just have to chuckle when you see a thread authored by a muffin man complaining about short fingers

zartan · March 26th, 2009, 10:20 PM

yes the leather is stout and built well. I do not know if the carbon is real cf or not. But they are very thick I imagine Moo. I think they are as good as a pair of icons... I really like the HELD ones pricey ....

I am so surprised that you have not heard back, the customer service was great for me . But there was a delay of about a day due to the time difference.

March 22nd, 2009, 11:42 PM	#1
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	I have short fingers - Help! I can't find a pair of quality, protective gloves that will fit my stubby fingers properly. I've tried SM alpinestars (fingers way too long), XS cortechs (still too long but not as bad as A*), and Women's S icons (what I'm using now.. still about 1/4" of loose material).. and the palm, wrist area will fit very snug but there's always 1/4" to 1/2" of loose material at the end of the fingers. Anyone know of any brands or specific models with shorter than average finger lengths? I'm looking for a shorter cuff street style leather gloves w/ armor. Thanks.

March 22nd, 2009, 11:55 PM	#2
ARc Revolver Wario Name: Jeffrey Location: La Palma, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198 Logo Dude	Not that I know of...have you tried hitting up your local Cycle Gear to check out the brands that they have? They have gloves from Dainese to Frank Thomas, so I think that might be worth a shot. __________________________________________________

March 25th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#3
azia ninjette.org member Name: Lindsay Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	oops... Last futzed with by azia; March 25th, 2009 at 10:15 PM. Reason: didn't read and recommended women's gloves. lol.

March 25th, 2009, 11:51 PM	#6
CaliGirl Curiosity is a Killer Name: CG Location: So Cal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 102	I was going to recommend the Held gloves as well. Something you may think about also is taking your fav brand/style of gloves to a seamstress who can maybe shorten the fingers for you. I know a very good tailor and I may try this with a pair of gloves I bought on sale but the fingers are just a bit too long... __________________________________________________

March 25th, 2009, 11:54 PM	#7
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	I have the same problem. wide hands short fingers. Babybiker.com UK kids sizes heavy duty. They take kid's riding serious over there. I ordered a pair and am happy with them and the customer service. SILVER CARBON KNUCKLE GLOVE... New leather race glove with flexible silver carbon knuckle links and finger pads An excellent quality leather glove ideal for minimoto racing at a realistic price. Several colours, red/blk, blue/blk, yellow/blk, silver/blk To fit ages 3/4 yrs upwards IDEAL FOR MINIMOTO RACING Option: Size 2yrs 3yrs 4yrs 5yrs 6yrs 7yrs 8yrs 9yrs 10yrs 11yrs 12yrs 13yrs 14yrs 15yrs Palm Width 7cm 8cm 9cm 10cm 11cm 12cm Wrist to tip of middle finger 12cm 13cm 14cm 15cm 16cm 17cm Colour Red/Silver/Black Blue/Silver/Black Yellow/Silver/Black Silver/Black Black Model: Shadow Glove Current Price: £24.99 Quantity To Order: __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

March 25th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#4
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	arthur, i know you wanted a shorty glove, but i found these at newenough.com they are the gauntlet type. if you click on the "select item here", then you can choose either the long or short fingers. http://www.newenough.com/gloves/stre...le_gloves.html

March 25th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#5
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Gary, thanks for the link - I saw those earlier but it is a little out of my price range and I'm looking for a more street-style glove. I wish more manufacturers gave the option for short/long fingers like the Nero

March 26th, 2009, 06:23 PM	#10
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	You just have to chuckle when you see a thread authored by a muffin man complaining about short fingers

March 26th, 2009, 10:20 PM	#11
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	yes the leather is stout and built well. I do not know if the carbon is real cf or not. But they are very thick I imagine Moo. I think they are as good as a pair of icons... I really like the HELD ones pricey .... I am so surprised that you have not heard back, the customer service was great for me . But there was a delay of about a day due to the time difference. __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

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