Time for new gloves - What are you wearing?

[Skybarney]

I caved and spent the extra cash on a pair of Dainese full metal RS gloves.  When I tired them on they fit much nicer than the Druid's did.  Not a little bit better, a lot better.

Oh, and they look like I could take on two Range Rovers in NYC now. 

[Curmudgeon]

FYI, Schuberth NA will be the new distributor of Held according to NewEnough / MotorcycleGear. Had a mail this week about it.

[Skybarney]

I was going to hold out for Helds but it seems I have skinny fingers and all the reviews said they were rather "roomy in the finger girth department.

I know you all have jokes now.   

[jduke]

Held makes a glove that has lots of finger options. You might have to order them, but you could get thin, thick fingers, short or long fingers. Almost like a custom fit, stock glove. Once Schuberth NA gets everything worked out you'll see more dealers carrying them. RevIt was the largest USA dealer for Held so I would expect them to be the first to know.

[Triple J]

Drive over to Helimot and talk to Helmut...or call him. They'll make semi-custom gloves if you ask, and prices are reasonable for such a nice glove.

I have a pair of H2Os and B-11s. The B11s are semi-custom with L fingers, and XL palms, and a custom color pattern. They fit great. The H2Os are just off-the-shelf larges...they fit well and have survived 3 low-side crashes with minimal damage. They're scuffed a bit but are still in service as back-up gloves.

[The ModFather]

Dainese Four Stroke. You cant beat Dainese for Quality, Safety and Style.

[Slide Panda]

Held makes a glove that has lots of finger options. You might have to order them, but you could get thin, thick fingers, short or long fingers. Almost like a custom fit, stock glove. Once Schuberth NA gets everything worked out you'll see more dealers carrying them. RevIt was the largest USA dealer for Held so I would expect them to be the first to know.

Right now, to get short or long you'll need to order from over seas. FC-Moto stocks Held in different lengths.

I ordered some Phantom IIs  regulars and disappointingly had to retuns them, as I need a long. They were very comfortable and well made. Though I've heard some rumblings that the sting ray leather can scratch paint... but those may be just rumors.

Some other gloves I'm looking at are the current top models from RS-TaiChi and Racer. I've not gotten my hands on either yet as the Racer 'High Speed' is just coming into stocks - but reviews on Racer gloves have all been good.

One thing that's got my eye on those gloves is they both feature the latest iteration of the Knox SPS (Schaphoid Protection System). Basically sliders at the heal of the palm to help distribute force and minimize the glove gripping the tarmac in the event of a fall - allowing it to slide so your wrist and arm take as little force as possible.

And they are both a bit less than the US retail prices for the Phantom IIs. It would *appear* that the price point from FC-Moto is on par with the Racer High Speeds once the 19% VAT is removed for US buyers

[Curmudgeon]

FWIW, had a mail from Schuberth, USA recently and they now appear to have a fairly full line, as does sponsor Motorcycle Gear, but only some models come in short, regular and long. http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/gloves/all_types/held/

Since I need a true German size 8 - 8.5, the last time I ordered a model from them which doesn't come in half sizes, I called out to Texas and one of the reps tried on several pairs until he found a larger one and he sent those. GOOD customer service! 

[Slide Panda]

FWIW, had a mail from Schuberth, USA recently and they now appear to have a fairly full line, as does sponsor Motorcycle Gear,

Oh ho! nice. Thanks for that tid bit

[thought]

I've been looking at the Racers too and the thing that I dont get is that the High Speeds are more expensive than the R-Safe's but the R-Safes seem to have better features... namely that enormous section of superfabric on the palm.

I'm probably going to pick up the R-Safe's... the only thing I can see that might be the diff is that the High Speeds might breath a bit better but I'd rather have more protection on a track glove vs venting.

[ab]

For spirited rides, helimot.  Love it.  Worth every penny.

For other dianese (doesn't say what model)

[DucHead]

Held dual compartment jobbers.  Inner compartment is waterproof.  Outer compartment is perforated and wearable in the upper 80s°F.

[danaid]

  I've only worn Alpinestars and Spidi gloves as  they make size 3XL. I'm wearing Spidi str gloves. They are very soft and the protection level is great for street.

[thought]

If anyone was looking at the diff btwn Racer gloves High Speed and R safe versions like I was, check out this review:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-gloves/racer-high-speed-gloves/review.htm

They pretty much say that the Rsafes are better and cheaper.

[jsanford]

I bought a pair of Klim Element long gloves last year and they are awesome if you live in a climate where GoreTex is a requirement.  The left hand also has a swiper.  So comfortable on the inside and warm without feeling like mittens.

I used RevIts for a long time but the leather seems to wear through on the fingertips after three or four years.  I also have a pair of Racer kangaroo leather waterproof gloves which are great in the summer.