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GothamEMS · 02-19-2005, 11:00 AM

Guy, UPS just dropped off my new motorcycle gloves! The gloves are AGV Raptors. These are the most comfortable gloves I have ever worn. They provide excellent dexterity, to the point where you would be able to dial a small cell phone. I love these gloves, the fit is incredible! The only drawback is that they set me back $90, but I guess, you get what you pay for.

jaydog19833 · 02-19-2005, 11:09 AM

Those look pretty nice. Heck I may consider em. Also, 90 bucks isn't as bad is it COULD BE. The pair I want from Alpinestars is about 180 bucks. NO guess there as to why I don't have em......I just think with stuff like this (for the most part) you do pay for what you get. I had a 35 dollar pair of gloves with my first bike and man......they sucked really bad.

KAOS · 02-19-2005, 12:58 PM

those look comfortable. what are the protection specs on them? like for skid proof? etc..

GothamEMS · 02-19-2005, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KAOS

those look comfortable. what are the protection specs on them? like for skid proof? etc..

-Premium cowhide
-Perforated leather between pre-curved fingers
-Double-layer leather in high impact areas
-Hard carbonfiber knuckle and finger armor
-Carbon leather-covered pads surround wrists
-Air vents on fingers
-Schoeller Kevlar palm for added protection

**Clint** · 02-19-2005, 04:45 PM

Nice. I paid over a hundred for my Alpinestars. Not sure if I'm getting any better protection than you are, though.

Gixxerdale · 02-19-2005, 05:35 PM

My Alpinestars are almost worn through. I'll probably replace them with the same if they still mak e the same model. Mine have held up well over 3 years now!

prekarious1 · 02-19-2005, 07:21 PM

got my alpines at discount for $65. It helps to be friends with a shop owner

finch20th · 02-20-2005, 05:49 PM

nice!

Hardware · 02-20-2005, 07:36 PM

I've got these Alpinestars - I got them on clearance sale for about 12,000 JPY ($115 USD).

That said, I also wear a pair of leather work gloves (I got a box with three pairs at Costco for $20) - depending on what jacket I'm wearing. The A-stars don't fit with my Ballistic jacket.

Then, for cold weather, there's my army issue lined gauntlets - designed for tank crewmen, they work great as cold weather riding gloves.

**Clint** · 02-20-2005, 10:30 PM

^^^^ That's what I'm using. The plates on the fingers make for a tight fit, but otherwise they're great.

badkitty · 02-21-2005, 04:16 AM

i found my perfect gloves not too long ago. FINALLY! They keep my hands super warm, very good movement in my hands. Guess where i bought them. RITE-AID (thrifty drug store) for $15. i couldnt believe it. I've had 4 pairs of gloves from $40-$90 thin to so thick they felt like snow gloves for kids. I can drive in 45degree weather and stay nice and warm. anything below 40 my hands get alittle chilly, but not where near as bad as before. When i got home i'd have to run my hands under warm water

, but it was all worth riding.

02-19-2005, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
GothamEMS Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSXR 1000 Location: RI Posts: 92	New Gloves Guy, UPS just dropped off my new motorcycle gloves! The gloves are AGV Raptors. These are the most comfortable gloves I have ever worn. They provide excellent dexterity, to the point where you would be able to dial a small cell phone. I love these gloves, the fit is incredible! The only drawback is that they set me back $90, but I guess, you get what you pay for. Attached Thumbnails __________________ There are three types of people in this world... Dicks, Pu$$ys, & A$$holes...

02-19-2005, 12:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
KAOS Third gear and cruising Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 1994 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R Location: Maine Posts: 451	those look comfortable. what are the protection specs on them? like for skid proof? etc.. __________________ "The WORLD is yours..." 1994 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R "Play ya cards, go against all odds, Shoot for the moon if you miss, still amongst those stars"

02-19-2005, 05:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	My Alpinestars are almost worn through. I'll probably replace them with the same if they still mak e the same model. Mine have held up well over 3 years now! __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

02-19-2005, 07:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
prekarious1 Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2004 Bike: 02 busa LE Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 879	got my alpines at discount for $65. It helps to be friends with a shop owner __________________ If my busa is so slow in the twisties, why can't you keep up?

02-20-2005, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
finch20th Baiting for a Banning!!!!!! Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2005 Gsxr 600 20th Anniversary Edition Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 1,107	nice! __________________ Wisconsin Winters Suck! Miles to date on the 600: 2263.2 #4803!!! The Proud New Owner Of A 2005 Suzuki Gsx-R 600 20th Anniversary Edition!!!

02-19-2005, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	Those look pretty nice. Heck I may consider em. Also, 90 bucks isn't as bad is it COULD BE. The pair I want from Alpinestars is about 180 bucks. NO guess there as to why I don't have em......I just think with stuff like this (for the most part) you do pay for what you get. I had a 35 dollar pair of gloves with my first bike and man......they sucked really bad.

02-20-2005, 07:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hardware Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: 2004 Hayabusa Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 843	I've got these Alpinestars - I got them on clearance sale for about 12,000 JPY ($115 USD). That said, I also wear a pair of leather work gloves (I got a box with three pairs at Costco for $20) - depending on what jacket I'm wearing. The A-stars don't fit with my Ballistic jacket. Then, for cold weather, there's my army issue lined gauntlets - designed for tank crewmen, they work great as cold weather riding gloves. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons...for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.

02-21-2005, 04:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
badkitty Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2004 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 277	i found my perfect gloves not too long ago. FINALLY! They keep my hands super warm, very good movement in my hands. Guess where i bought them. RITE-AID (thrifty drug store) for $15. i couldnt believe it. I've had 4 pairs of gloves from $40-$90 thin to so thick they felt like snow gloves for kids. I can drive in 45degree weather and stay nice and warm. anything below 40 my hands get alittle chilly, but not where near as bad as before. When i got home i'd have to run my hands under warm water , but it was all worth riding. __________________ "The Key to Immortality is first living a life worth remembering." - St. Augustine 2004 Katana 600 Yellow/black My Bike

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