Hey guys Im looking to buy my first pair of gloves. I want them to be black, fit snug, and fit basically my hands. I cant really find a pair i like so i was gunna see if yall had personal preferences or likes.
THanks all!
my personal preference for gloves is REV'IT. They hold their shape longer and don't stretch easily so they stay snug.
I have had tons. For the money and crash worthiness go for joe rocket gpx pro. Whatever gloves you buy, full gauntlet is the way to go.
Held Phantoms, great fit, great protection, and if you do a little searching you can get great discounts as they have a new model (Titan) out.
I had a crash last summer in them (ran into a guard rail on track) and except for some scratches on the carbon fiber parts they are absolutely fine (I just broke my pinkie, and the seam at the elbow of my Dainese jacket was torn, to give an indication of the crash)
If the glove doesn't fit, you must not get.
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I've had a previous version of these for years. Love them.
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Spending more money on really good gloves now will be cheaper than buying several pairs of cheaper gloves.
Quote from: muskrat on November 23, 2012, 12:15:08 AM
my personal preference for gloves is REV'IT. They hold their shape longer and don't stretch easily so they stay snug.
+1
Great, quality gloves!
hey guys i really appreciate the help! I will look into the 3 mentioned.
and fyi the rev'it gloves are sick. definitely buying them right now!
Were you able to try them on first? I find that Rev'it gloves run rather small. In the summer, I wear XXL in A* can can't comfortably manage XXXL Rev'it - yes, Triple XL. Seems according to glove sizing I have gorilla paws - but different manufacturers will have different fits.
I've always worn Held gloves. I really like the dexterity that you have with them. I can actually get my wallet out and pay for gas without removing them.
no wonder you like held gloves.....they range from 250-330.......
and no i wont be able to try them on, if worse comes to worse ill just send them back
Quote from: TBrax on November 27, 2012, 04:04:28 PM
no wonder you like held gloves.....they range from 250-330.......
There are quite a few Held models for a lot less that $250.
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/gloves/all_types/held/ (http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/gloves/all_types/held/)
I have had a couple pairs of the "Steve" gloves, and they're good street gloves. Very comfortable, and the visor wiper feature is fantastic. Most gloves put them on the thumb, but the forefinger is a much better place for a wiper...easier to use and Held's wiper is very flexible so works well to remove water.
I am a recent convert to helimot glove. Made in CA!
Quote from: TBrax on November 27, 2012, 04:04:28 PM
no wonder you like held gloves.....they range from 250-330.......
and no i wont be able to try them on, if worse comes to worse ill just send them back
Is there a local shop that carries them so you can try a pair on first?
Quote from: Bick on November 27, 2012, 05:43:13 PM
Is there a local shop that carries them so you can try a pair on first?
TBrax: In case you don't know of it, check out Revzilla.com . Always a good way to go since they allow free exchange if size if wrong. Plus, their sales people tend to be knowledgeable and helpful, at least in my experience. Videos are helpful, too.
My main summer gloves are Rev'IT and I'm happy, so +1 on the brand praise.
Quote from: Triple J on November 27, 2012, 04:23:06 PM
There are quite a few Held models for a lot less that $250.
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/gloves/all_types/held/ (http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/gloves/all_types/held/)
I have had a couple pairs of the "Steve" gloves, and they're good street gloves. Very comfortable, and the visor wiper feature is fantastic. Most gloves put them on the thumb, but the forefinger is a much better place for a wiper...easier to use and Held's wiper is very flexible so works well to remove water.
yeah the wiper thingy sounds awesome...but i am trying not to ride during wet conditions haha.
and i will def look into revzilla, knowledgeable people are always a plus!
So just digging around revzilla's website and found these little gems. Its the held warm n dry gloves...gotta say I might swing to these instead of the rev'it. Oh the thinking i must do now....
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/held-warm-n-dry-gloves (http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/held-warm-n-dry-gloves)
Quote from: TBrax on November 29, 2012, 09:09:48 AM
So just digging around revzilla's website and found these little gems. Its the held warm n dry gloves...gotta say I might swing to these instead of the rev'it. Oh the thinking i must do now....
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/held-warm-n-dry-gloves (http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/held-warm-n-dry-gloves)
Those look nice. If I was still commuting year round I'd have a pair for sure. [thumbsup]
yeah i just got my bike a couple months ago so i still have the itch...haha