Knox Hand Armour

Flashmonkey · February 25th, 2010, 09:16 PM

Hey I was just perusing the sportbiketrackgear.com site and saw this:

A new offering of "gloves" by Knox. For those of you that don't know, Knox is a leading manufacturer of armor. I have their Aegis back protector and it's top quality stuff.

In any case, I present this to everyone here because of the super cool "lacing" system they use. You just turn a knob and it tightens itself...no more pesky velcro flapping around in the wind after becoming undone!!

Here's a link to a bunch of videos for their various models of gloves. Once I find some decent riding pants, I'll probably be buying up a pair of their mid-range gloves....Biomech i think they're called.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=6967

Enjoy....and post feedback if you own a pair!

OldGuy · February 25th, 2010, 10:36 PM

Looks like something Kiss would have worn

MKlein3004 · February 25th, 2010, 11:07 PM

i was interested til i saw the price

g21-30 · February 26th, 2010, 07:01 AM

Looks like the thumb tip is exposed!

Zombiphone · February 26th, 2010, 08:09 AM

Dude, those are like full on cyborg gloves. That's so cool

I just wish they were in my price range. Although, even if I could afford them, I don't think I can legally get anything with Kangaroo leather in California anyways

Flashmonkey · February 26th, 2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKlein3004

i was interested til i saw the price

LOL yea the Handroid model is on par with the higher end Held gloves and the A* GP Plus gloves. The most interesting part about those gloves (for me, anyway), is the fact that they're using the hard plastic bits as the first line of defense against both impact and abrasion damage (hence the palm sliders). This differs with other gloves in the sense that other manufacturers tend to beef up the leather to handle the abrasion, while they just stick on carbon/kevlar bits to help with impact.

The price IS steep, though. Can't beat the cool "WTF" factor, though.

rockNroll · February 26th, 2010, 11:18 AM

I'm diggin the smoke rising from them but the gloves themselves look goofy.

Snake · February 26th, 2010, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Dude, those are like full on cyborg gloves. That's so cool

I just wish they were in my price range. Although, even if I could afford them, I don't think I can legally get anything with Kangaroo leather in California anyways

That's exactly what I was thinking. Strange looking tubes going to the knuckles.

Banzai · February 26th, 2010, 06:22 PM

So way very cool.

KJohnson21 · February 26th, 2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

I don't think I can legally get anything with Kangaroo leather in California anyways

Why not?

They aren't endangered. I've never heard of any trade restrictions regarding kangaroo products. If you know of any, please let us know.

FYI: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_leather

MKlein3004 · February 26th, 2010, 07:10 PM

i might look more into them if i start hitting up the track. Get these, full boots, and a full suit and use them for the track and just have my joe rockets for the street

Zombiphone · February 26th, 2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJohnson21

Why not?

They aren't endangered. I've never heard of any trade restrictions regarding kangaroo products. If you know of any, please let us know.

FYI: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_leather

Ah, I remember running across a couple of sites that said they couldn't ship anything with kangaroo leather to California a while back because it was banned or something. I think it was when I was looking at some gloves from Spartan Leathers but it might have been some shoes or something. I don't remember. I didn't really look into it, but it stood out to me because I didn't know they prohibited something like that.

After looking it up though, it looks like that ban was lifted in 2008, so yeah, your right. Wouldn't be a problem after all. Still can't afford them though >_<

KJohnson21 · February 27th, 2010, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Ah, I remember running across a couple of sites that said they couldn't ship anything with kangaroo leather to California a while back because it was banned or something. I think it was when I was looking at some gloves from Spartan Leathers but it might have been some shoes or something. I don't remember. I didn't really look into it, but it stood out to me because I didn't know they prohibited something like that.

After looking it up though, it looks like that ban was lifted in 2008, so yeah, your right. Wouldn't be a problem after all. Still can't afford them though >_<

I'd never heard of that, thanks.

I know that some of the high end gloves use kangaroo leather, but I don't think I was paying attention to those when the ban was in place.

Keep your eyes on e-bay for good prices. I've been lucky enough to get two pairs of new Joe Rocket Speedmaster 6.0 gloves from a couple of different stores that were clearing old inventory on e-bay. I paid less than half price for each. You just have to wait for the right deal.

ztrack157 · February 27th, 2010, 05:34 PM

Thats funny cause I own these didn't have a problem getting them into CA. Best gloves ever. alpine stars don't even touch them.

February 25th, 2010, 09:16 PM	#1
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Knox Hand Armour Hey I was just perusing the sportbiketrackgear.com site and saw this: A new offering of "gloves" by Knox. For those of you that don't know, Knox is a leading manufacturer of armor. I have their Aegis back protector and it's top quality stuff. In any case, I present this to everyone here because of the super cool "lacing" system they use. You just turn a knob and it tightens itself...no more pesky velcro flapping around in the wind after becoming undone!! Here's a link to a bunch of videos for their various models of gloves. Once I find some decent riding pants, I'll probably be buying up a pair of their mid-range gloves....Biomech i think they're called. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=6967 Enjoy....and post feedback if you own a pair!

February 25th, 2010, 10:36 PM	#2
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Looks like something Kiss would have worn __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

February 26th, 2010, 11:18 AM	#7
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	I'm diggin the smoke rising from them but the gloves themselves look goofy. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

February 26th, 2010, 06:22 PM	#9
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	So way very cool. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

February 27th, 2010, 05:34 PM	#14
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Thats funny cause I own these didn't have a problem getting them into CA. Best gloves ever. alpine stars don't even touch them. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

February 25th, 2010, 11:07 PM	#3
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	i was interested til i saw the price

February 26th, 2010, 07:01 AM	#4
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Looks like the thumb tip is exposed!

February 26th, 2010, 08:09 AM	#5
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Dude, those are like full on cyborg gloves. That's so cool I just wish they were in my price range. Although, even if I could afford them, I don't think I can legally get anything with Kangaroo leather in California anyways

February 26th, 2010, 07:10 PM	#11
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	i might look more into them if i start hitting up the track. Get these, full boots, and a full suit and use them for the track and just have my joe rockets for the street

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