Where are the "gloved ones"?

[PACIFICBUSA]

I have the Held Akira's. I've worn them for just over three years and 12,000 miles. They're a little pricey but well worth it. Check 'em out. there's a few different styles too.

AKIRA GLOVES  




Pro-Level Racing Glove
Kangaroo Hide Construction
Unlined Kangaroo Palm with SUPROTECT and Kevlar Padding
Special Step Seam Construction on Fingers for Maximum Control and Feel
Non-Creasing, Pre-Curved Palm
Pittards Armor-Tan TM Reinforced
Shock-Resistant SUPROTECT Padding
DuPont Kevlar Fiber on Back of Hand
SUPROTECT Reinforced Safety Rivets
Hard-Shell Carbon Fiber Molded Armor
Colors: Black, Black / Red, Black / Blue
Retail: $199.95  
Here's a link to Held-USA.

Held. Almost like the Holy Grail of motorcycle gloves. I have heard nothing but good stuff about these guys.


Yeah, the price is a little disconcerting, but I think that's something I'd prolly take in stride.

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

I have JR GPX gloves.  They have the best feel of any glove I have tried.  Though I think they've been replaced with GPX2 which I haven't tried yet.

When it comes to gear, first you want protection then comfort.  Hands are very different from person to person.  That's why I go out and try on everything out there.  If I'm uncomfortable, I'll end up crashing.

Man...I wish I could do the same, Charles. Unfortunately, I can't afford to.

I'm still not convinced about the JR's. Mebbe if they give me a pair of gloves made specifically for an AMA or Moto-GP rider, I'll do it.

Aside from that, they fail to win my vote of confidence.

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

+1 for the JR supermotos

-1 for me. Not tryin to be a jerk, but I just don't trust 'em.

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

I got the alpinestar SPS. Love them. Good feel of the steering.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details....PS.html

+1  I love mine, good all around glove!

Curiouos about 'em...like the construction. Still not sure about not having that wrist protection.

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

I have the Icon Hooligan and at first they didn't have the best feel either, but after a couple weeks riding (i usually every day) they got really comfortable. I love em

Negative on the hooligans. Took a look at them and they looked almost as bad as the JR Phoenix gloves.

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

I have the Held Akira's. I've worn them for just over three years and 12,000 miles. They're a little pricey but well worth it. Check 'em out. there's a few different styles too.

AKIRA GLOVES  




Pro-Level Racing Glove
Kangaroo Hide Construction
Unlined Kangaroo Palm with SUPROTECT and Kevlar Padding
Special Step Seam Construction on Fingers for Maximum Control and Feel
Non-Creasing, Pre-Curved Palm
Pittards Armor-Tan TM Reinforced
Shock-Resistant SUPROTECT Padding
DuPont Kevlar Fiber on Back of Hand
SUPROTECT Reinforced Safety Rivets
Hard-Shell Carbon Fiber Molded Armor
Colors: Black, Black / Red, Black / Blue
Retail: $199.95  
Here's a link to Held-USA.

+1 on the Akira's!!! If you are considering gloves in this price range at all go and try them on! I tried a set by accident at a bike shop one time and just went WOW! Went right out and bought em. Kangaroo skin, Carbon fiber top of the line everything. Only complaint is that after two years of use the Elastic wrist enclosure is fraying a little bit.

I'm debating if I should just bend over the barrel for the Helds.

I'd still like to get further input though. How is the palm? Fingers? Are they thick? Obstruct movement? Feel? Response?

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

I have the Held Akira's. I've worn them for just over three years and 12,000 miles. They're a little pricey but well worth it. Check 'em out. there's a few different styles too.

AKIRA GLOVES  




Pro-Level Racing Glove
Kangaroo Hide Construction
Unlined Kangaroo Palm with SUPROTECT and Kevlar Padding
Special Step Seam Construction on Fingers for Maximum Control and Feel
Non-Creasing, Pre-Curved Palm
Pittards Armor-Tan TM Reinforced
Shock-Resistant SUPROTECT Padding
DuPont Kevlar Fiber on Back of Hand
SUPROTECT Reinforced Safety Rivets
Hard-Shell Carbon Fiber Molded Armor
Colors: Black, Black / Red, Black / Blue
Retail: $199.95  
Here's a link to Held-USA.

Held gloves are the shiznit...

You've been singing of the virtues of Helds for quite sometime, bro...and I don't take your opinions lightly.

I wanna hear more about 'em.

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

...pricey but worth it in the long run.  You already know that Pac!

Indeed.

 

[Revolution]

good post. i have the jr's supermotos in spring and summer versions...got me thinkin of better protection now.

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

Well as far as crash protection, I think they are pretty good, but not great or the best. I guess I could compare em to my boots. My Sidi boots are like the GP-Tech's of gloves, and my Cor-tech tour master - soft leather boots would be like my SP-1 gloves.

Ok, great Paul, now you did it, now you got me thinking I need new gloves.

Heheh...no worries, John. For me, it's a little different. I'm lookin for somethin good 'cause I've already gone through the "been there, done that" ordeal.

I don't think I can afford to lose anymore of my nerve endings. Or my skin.


Or my ravishingly good looks.

Seriously, though...don't settle for second best.

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

good post. i have the jr's supermotos in spring and summer versions...got me thinkin of better protection now.

Glad I could help.

 

[atticdog]

Alpinestars GP PRO's real nice glove $146 shipped off ebay

 

[BA BUSA]

Try these bro...Alpinestar GP Pro's

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[atticdog]

nice gloves BABUSA!

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

Alpinestars GP PRO's real nice glove $146 shipped off ebay

Not bad...not bad at all.

 

[BA BUSA]

The Gp Pro's are first rate

also the Held's are awesome...in my recent get off
I was wearing a pair of Held's.

 

[atticdog]

yea the gp pro's are a $200 glove with kangaroo palms

 

[BA BUSA]

I have two pairs of the GP Pro's and I highly recommend them

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

Try these bro...Alpinestar GP Pro's  

I was waitin for ya to show up, my bro!

Talk to me...how goes them Pros? Tell me everything. Are they a nuisance to break in? Thick? Are they thick to the point where it dulls the feedback from the bike?

How did yours hold up in the crash? Comparison to the GP Tech?

Eager to hear what yer gonna say.

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

The Gp Pro's are first rate

also the Held's are awesome...in my recent get off
I was wearing a pair of Held's.

Oooh....ok. Talk to me about those too! Model, feel, etc.

How did they hold up?