Glove advice wanted

**V4ME** · 30th January 2007, 15:29

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Do you want race gloves?
Touring gloves?
Light summer gloves?
Waterproof?
Vented?
Leather?
Textile?

All of the above - - No seriously - I'm thinking I'm going to get a few pairs for various conditions - seems the only way to go - Mind you I have to start somewhere - so probably Race gloves to start with.

Cheers

**vifferman** · 30th January 2007, 15:37

Originally Posted by V4ME

YIdeally I want something that looks good but is warm in winter and not too thick so that I can 'feel' the throttle properly but will protect properly 'if' I should ever come off.

Me too.
I found that the only glove I tried on that met this criteria was the Spidi Sport Comp H2Out: thinnish palms/fingers, but waterproof, armoured, and padded enough on the back to keep the cold out (I've heated grips, so don't need or want the undersides padded). Unfortunately, having found these, I went and bought summat else that was a better deal (the Spidi Raven - excellent glove, but the cuffs are too short, and it's less protective than the Sport Comp.)

I've had all sorts of gear over the years, and I've decided now I'm going to stick to 'name' stuff, after having to put up with some "almost OK" stuff like AGV, Dri-Rider, etc. Decide what your criteria are, then STICK to them. Something will turn up that meets them. Anything that's almost but not quite right will piss you off sooner or later and is wasted money.

**V4ME** · 30th January 2007, 15:43

Originally Posted by vifferman

Me too.
I found that the only glove I tried on that met this criteria was the Spidi Sport Comp H2Out: thinnish palms/fingers, but waterproof, armoured, and padded enough on the back to keep the cold out (I've heated grips, so don't need or want the undersides padded). Unfortunately, having found these, I went and bought summat else that was a better deal (the Spidi Raven - excellent glove, but the cuffs are too short, and it's less protective than the Sport Comp.)

I've had all sorts of gear over the years, and I've decided now I'm going to stick to 'name' stuff, after having to put up with some "almost OK" stuff like AGV, Dri-Rider, etc. Decide what your criteria are, then STICK to them. Something will turn up that meets them. Anything that's almost but not quite right will piss you off sooner or later and is wasted money.

Thanks vifferman - bloody good advice, - I'm gonna try these Spidi out. Cheers

**phoenixgtr** · 30th January 2007, 16:08

Question: are most race rep gloves cool enough for summer? I only have a pair of winter gloves and they stink from sweat during summer, so I need some lighter gloves and I like the race rep style, but was a little worried they'd still be too hot

**V4ME** · 30th January 2007, 16:16

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Question: are most race rep gloves cool enough for summer? I only have a pair of winter gloves and they stink from sweat during summer, so I need some lighter gloves and I like the race rep style, but was a little worried they'd still be too hot

Good question phoenixgtr - I'd love to know the answer too.

**vifferman** · 30th January 2007, 16:21

I dunno 'bout race-replica gloves (although I suppose my Dri-Rider gloves are sorta RRs, given they have kevlar knuckle guards and whatnot), but they're not too hot. If the gloves aren't padded, they're usually not bad. Some of the race-rep gloves have vents in the back of them anyway, which probably helps.
I've got lots of gloves, but I reckon you need only two pairs: a pair that is waterproof and a summer pair. If you choose the right waterproof gloves, they'll do you summer and winter. In fact, I wear summer gloves all year round, and wear the other pair only when it rains or I ride somewhere with cooler temps than D'Auckland.

**Hitcher** · 30th January 2007, 17:30

Today my favourite gloves were Dririder Drimesh. When it's colder and wetter I toss up between my Spidi H2Outs and Clover ST-03s.

**dawnrazor** · 2nd February 2007, 18:10

I have so many pairs of gloves its not funny anymore, I must have real odd shaped hands or something, but I have a lot of trouble getting gloves to fit properly and comfortably. Had a pair of SIDI's which were great until I popped my thumb through them, have a pair of alpinestars which are ok. Had a pair of NAZRANS and they where useless.

Can't remember the other makes, mostly european and not available here anyways

One good thing about riding in auckland is that race gloves are perfect all year round, not like the UK where I had a different pair of gloves for each season ..... good old NZ

Oh so the only advice I can suggest is, try on loads of pairs, sit on you bike with them on and grip your handlebars and check out the sizing etc and don't be a cheap skate - your hands are the first thing to touch down (usually) and there ain't alot of skin on them to start with....

**Mr. Peanut** · 2nd February 2007, 19:23

Don't forget gloves can be tight when you first wear them. Got Quasi gloves and I could barely move my hand, but after a few rides they were great.

**Insanity_rules** · 2nd February 2007, 20:12

Got a pair of heavy duty dri riders for the wet and cold and a pair of spyke simply's for everyday. The spykes are the BEST gloves I've ever had.

**Deano** · 2nd February 2007, 20:29

Originally Posted by V4ME

However the 'best' gloves according to this site, are the ones with the pinkie/small finger webbed together with the next finger. apparently this is to keep the small finger from breaking off if crashing - makes sense .

Any comments?

Harden the F*#k up, you've got two pinkies darling !!

Just wrap insulation tape around the two small fingers, save yourself a few hundred..........Piston Broke Styles.

**V4ME** · 2nd February 2007, 21:04

Originally Posted by Deano

Harden the F*#k up, you've got two pinkies darling !!

Just wrap insulation tape around the two small fingers, save yourself a few hundred..........Piston Broke Styles.

Damn you're right of course - it's only a little finger at the end of the day - mind you I'd hate to lose my left hand one as I enjoy playin my bass guitar.

I once knew a biker called Pinkie - and that's cos he lost both of his at different times.

lots of good advice - thanks to all who've posted.

**pritch** · 3rd February 2007, 09:11

Gloves are like fishing reels, you always need more.

I have: motocross gloves (Fox) for round town in summer.
A "heritage" pair of road racing gloves (Castre) in reserve
Motard gloves (Held) for out of town rides in summer.
Sport touring gloves (Held) for when I'm doing that.
Spidi H2 Out for when it's colder.

Still looking for a winter glove that will let me feel the grips...