Glove recommendation

hirubhaiambani · August 26th, 2012, 01:53 PM

Hey folks, I need some glove recommendation.

So my S&S gloves have ripped with less than 1000miles of use (gloves never touched pavement). So, I'm looking for a replacement within my budget of $100.

Right now I am inclined towards the AGVsport Laguna Gloves. Its within my budget and has been praised by motorcyclist magazine a couple of months ago.

I am also considering the Kobe gloves which also fits into my budget. I like this glove but it does not have any wrist protection (the AGV and A* have wrist protection) and seems too thick for everyday street use.

If I stretch my budget a bit, I can get the A* GP Pro gloves. This seems to be a track glove I am not sure if I really need this for everyday street riding.

What should I look for in street riding gloves?
Which one would you get out of these three?
Do you guys have any other suggestions?

Thanks!

alex.s · August 26th, 2012, 02:14 PM

i like my kobes. you should get held phantoms

or maybe these http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...ir_gloves.html

hirubhaiambani · August 26th, 2012, 02:23 PM

I would totally get the held phantom if somebody donates me the extra $200

alex.s · August 26th, 2012, 02:24 PM

i've donated a goat to a hungry family in your name. i hope this helps.

hirubhaiambani · August 26th, 2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

i've donated a goat to a hungry family in your name. i hope this helps.

Thanks man! I'm so honored.

Now, if somebody donates $200 towards my Held Phantom fund, this poor hungry grad student will be grateful forever.

slolee · August 26th, 2012, 08:23 PM

Just checking on your glove considerations. I have the Knox BioMech. I have been down on two lowsides at 30-40 mph and scraped the palm pucks down to the leather. I had no damage to my hands. The Amour Bodies and Woodcraft foot pegs did their thing. I'd give a lot of consideration to the construction of the palm side of your hand since that was the part of my body (along with my knee and elbow) that absorbed most of the impact. I'm not sure these gloves are worth the price. I'm only saying this because the pucks really saved my hands. There are other gloves with good palm protection. Here's a link to the BioMech and if you click on the palm view you'll see what I mean. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...chAutoComplete Just sayin'.

Panda · August 26th, 2012, 09:21 PM

In that price range the alpinestars SPX or SP2 work. If you like Held the Held Sambia is also in that range.

csmith12 · August 27th, 2012, 05:29 AM

Maybe this? http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydire...EET%20PRODUCTS

koenigcitizen · August 27th, 2012, 05:57 AM

I can definitely recommend these gloves http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...le_gloves.html

I had them on, when I had my lowside at about 20-25 mph. Slid on the right palm on the pavement. Glove is scuffed and has a tiny rip. My hands are completely unharmed. Never made it to the skin.

I already ordered another pair.

hirubhaiambani · August 27th, 2012, 11:36 AM

Hey guys,

Thanks for your suggestions. I like the Knox Biomech, but unfortunately I need the gloves ASAP (don't wanna ride without gloves) and saving up for them will take some time. I really like the idea of having scaphoid protectors in the palms but all the gloves with these protectors are beyond my current budget.

All the Alpinestars also seem to be great deals, especially from IronPony. Definitely in my budget and A* makes quality stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by koenigcitizen

I can definitely recommend these gloves http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...le_gloves.html

I had them on, when I had my lowside at about 20-25 mph. Slid on the right palm on the pavement. Glove is scuffed and has a tiny rip. My hands are completely unharmed. Never made it to the skin.

I already ordered another pair.

Nice! It means AGVsport makes quality stuff. I like the dragon gloves but motorcyclegear.com does not have it in my size and other websites sell it for muchhhhhhh more. The price difference between the Dragon and the Laguna gloves isn't that much, hence I was looking at the Laguna.

Lychee · August 27th, 2012, 04:29 PM

I'm not a fan of the carbon fiber knuckles. I like the Alpinestars SP-8. $40 from iron pony for the AYC. $80 elsewhere. Good buy. I have two pairs.

hirubhaiambani · August 28th, 2012, 04:52 PM

Bit the bullet and bought the A* GP Pro. Exceeded my budget by quite a lot but I guess being poor for a couple of months is worth the money spent on good gear.

August 26th, 2012, 01:53 PM	#1
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	Glove recommendation Hey folks, I need some glove recommendation. So my S&S gloves have ripped with less than 1000miles of use (gloves never touched pavement). So, I'm looking for a replacement within my budget of $100. Right now I am inclined towards the AGVsport Laguna Gloves. Its within my budget and has been praised by motorcyclist magazine a couple of months ago. I am also considering the Kobe gloves which also fits into my budget. I like this glove but it does not have any wrist protection (the AGV and A* have wrist protection) and seems too thick for everyday street use. If I stretch my budget a bit, I can get the A* GP Pro gloves. This seems to be a track glove I am not sure if I really need this for everyday street riding. What should I look for in street riding gloves? Which one would you get out of these three? Do you guys have any other suggestions? Thanks!

August 26th, 2012, 02:14 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i like my kobes. you should get held phantoms or maybe these http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...ir_gloves.html __________________________________________________

August 26th, 2012, 02:24 PM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i've donated a goat to a hungry family in your name. i hope this helps. __________________________________________________

August 26th, 2012, 08:23 PM	#6
slolee ninjette.org member Name: United States Location: Lakewood Colorado Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki ninja 250r (sold), 2008 Triumph speed triple, 2004 Suzuki SV650, Kawasaki 2006 kx65 Posts: 72	glove recommendations . . . Just checking on your glove considerations. I have the Knox BioMech. I have been down on two lowsides at 30-40 mph and scraped the palm pucks down to the leather. I had no damage to my hands. The Amour Bodies and Woodcraft foot pegs did their thing. I'd give a lot of consideration to the construction of the palm side of your hand since that was the part of my body (along with my knee and elbow) that absorbed most of the impact. I'm not sure these gloves are worth the price. I'm only saying this because the pucks really saved my hands. There are other gloves with good palm protection. Here's a link to the BioMech and if you click on the palm view you'll see what I mean. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...chAutoComplete Just sayin'.

August 27th, 2012, 05:29 AM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Maybe this? http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydire...EET%20PRODUCTS __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 26th, 2012, 02:23 PM	#3
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	I would totally get the held phantom if somebody donates me the extra $200

August 26th, 2012, 09:21 PM	#7
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	In that price range the alpinestars SPX or SP2 work. If you like Held the Held Sambia is also in that range.

August 27th, 2012, 05:57 AM	#9
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	I can definitely recommend these gloves http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...le_gloves.html I had them on, when I had my lowside at about 20-25 mph. Slid on the right palm on the pavement. Glove is scuffed and has a tiny rip. My hands are completely unharmed. Never made it to the skin. I already ordered another pair. __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

August 27th, 2012, 04:29 PM	#11
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	I'm not a fan of the carbon fiber knuckles. I like the Alpinestars SP-8. $40 from iron pony for the AYC. $80 elsewhere. Good buy. I have two pairs.

August 28th, 2012, 04:52 PM	#12
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	Thanks for your input Bit the bullet and bought the A* GP Pro. Exceeded my budget by quite a lot but I guess being poor for a couple of months is worth the money spent on good gear.

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