The company started out way back in 1963 in Italy and started off making hiking and ski boots. They moved swiftly on to making boots for motocross racing. In the 1990’s the company really moved on and branched out into making protective Alpinestars jackets and Alpinestars gloves which we all know and have come to love today. You can also get a full leather suit for racing which is a bit pricey but it’s well worth the money if you can afford it. Personally I’ve got a few pairs of gloves and that’s about as far as the budget can stretch at the moment. I do have my eyes on a cool pair of Alpinestars Gloves and a leather jacket. One amazing fact I found out today is that Alpinestars used to make brand mountain bikes but unfortunately stopped production in 1996. They make amazing motocross gear so I can only imagine how wonderful the mountain bikes would have been. I wonder if they still sell them on Ebay. Worth a look later.
Anyway Alpinestars have offices in Tokyo and Los Angeles and of course they have a strong presence in Italy. Most of the research and development still takes place in Italy. The brand is today worn by MotoGP World Champions Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner so if you ever were in any doubt about the quality of Alpinestars gloves then that should set your mind at ease. Nicky Hayden wears the famous Alpinestars GP Tech gloves if you’re looking the buy the same pair. He’s also been known to wear the Alpinestars GP Pro gloves. The equipment is also used in Formula One and NASCAR with recent champions Fernando Alonso and Jimmie Johnson helping to develop the gear such as gloves, footwear, Nomex suits and even underwear. You can appreciate how fast these guys are going in their vehicles and so safety is one of the key features. This is where Alpinestars gloves and equipment really excel especially with the motorcycle gloves.
2010年12月22日星期三
2010年12月20日星期一
Motorcycle helmet safety rules
When we talk about motorcycle safety, the first, the first thought of a helmet. When we talk about the helmet that the only reason for us to wear it is to protect the unfortunate situation in the first accident. But most people missed the fact that motorcycle helmets can not only provide the security of any accident, also helps riders in many different ways.
• motorcycle helmets also help in cold conditions by maintaining the body's core temperature. It is able to do the entire face and ears, nose, closure of the main stays, etc., do not have to face chilly winds.
• In hot conditions, to keep the sun from shining directly to security, to prevent sunburn.
• Despite the rainy conditions should not ride a motorcycle, motorcycle helmets allow riders to do so. Since water does not directly hit in the face, road visibility than riding without a helmet.
• more than protect a rider, a helmet, for riders, their bikes and riding style can add to the overall appearance of the image of the person riding a bicycle was the fact that the other.
There is no reason to buy a motorcycle helmet issue, it will always do what it does best, get the protection of drivers in the event of an accident the last barrier.
Ride a motorcycle most important role in his own driver. A good rider to stay alert, and able to anticipate and avoid any mistakes, and ride. They may be considered highly skilled or really lucky, never had no effect on their helmets through to save their lives. However, this does not mean they do not helmet use.
Helmets to play different roles, these roles can be:
While riding •, we can control how we ride a bike. However, we can not control or error in the air flying insects. While riding at high speed, if a driver collided with insects, especially around the face or eyes, the rider will lose control. Protection of shade or screen guard players from these conditions.
Good bar, motorcycle helmets are so many benefits, we should always wear out, which is to protect the interests of your life the best way.
• motorcycle helmets also help in cold conditions by maintaining the body's core temperature. It is able to do the entire face and ears, nose, closure of the main stays, etc., do not have to face chilly winds.
• In hot conditions, to keep the sun from shining directly to security, to prevent sunburn.
• Despite the rainy conditions should not ride a motorcycle, motorcycle helmets allow riders to do so. Since water does not directly hit in the face, road visibility than riding without a helmet.
• more than protect a rider, a helmet, for riders, their bikes and riding style can add to the overall appearance of the image of the person riding a bicycle was the fact that the other.
There is no reason to buy a motorcycle helmet issue, it will always do what it does best, get the protection of drivers in the event of an accident the last barrier.
Ride a motorcycle most important role in his own driver. A good rider to stay alert, and able to anticipate and avoid any mistakes, and ride. They may be considered highly skilled or really lucky, never had no effect on their helmets through to save their lives. However, this does not mean they do not helmet use.
Helmets to play different roles, these roles can be:
While riding •, we can control how we ride a bike. However, we can not control or error in the air flying insects. While riding at high speed, if a driver collided with insects, especially around the face or eyes, the rider will lose control. Protection of shade or screen guard players from these conditions.
Good bar, motorcycle helmets are so many benefits, we should always wear out, which is to protect the interests of your life the best way.
Motorcycle helmet quality inspection
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I think we all know that riding a motorcycle is a very exciting thing. Riding a motorcycle is a very liberal one thing is not binding. But sometimes you do not forget to ride a motorcycle during the day as the impact of air and wind speed, more dust, debris, debris, insects and car exhaust fumes, affect your eyes, do a good job protection measures, is to learn The first thing to do on a motorcycle, regardless of the extreme cold and hot weather you should pay attention to wear motorcycle helmets, and colored glasses, the fight against outside interference for you. So you better drive motorcycles. Reduce unnecessary injuries and accidents. These are the points to note:
A high-performance choice of a good helmet:
Hub of the nerves in the head to control every part of your body, so people riding a motorcycle helmet is the most important piece of protective equipment. Do not slack to cope, to properly use it, not too tight or too loose will affect your mind when you ride, make you distracted. Second you have to choose more appropriate and comfortable helmet, try to go to some shop to buy equipment, there are helmet safety and quality certification, to provide instructions to wear. It is a basic requirement. See the material against the third anti-collision situation, to choose a time, squeezing his hands toward the middle of the helmet to see will not be deformed. Followed by a style and your budget to go buy your own. Must be selected excellent quality of the helmet, so that every time you ride a motorcycle crash will not be debris, dust, interference, and noise pollution. Make your bicycle journey more enjoyable. Have to mention here a very good helmet, scorpion helmet, with its known safety helmet, we can go boldly to buy!
Eye Protection:
When you do not wear a helmet when, do not forget to bring a colored glasses, the eyes are riding your field of vision must be protected, we do not see a blind man would ride, protect your eyes and let it from the air the intrusion of the sand, or outside of your small high-speed debris on the pressure of your eyes is very big, enough to make your eyes are affected, so you will not be moving to a very dangerous situation, so that you now know see the obstacles, so you better drive.
Winter cycling special attention:
Extreme winter cold, wearing a proper motorcycle jacket is necessary, it is best full leather clothes, it's better scalability, more flexibility to make your move, if you encounter a rainy day you wearing all skin, anti-wind tide is necessary, where you do not forget to wear gloves and a pair of motorcycle boots sturdy cylinder is a very cool thing.
Please visit http://www.x-ck.com Here you will get more motorcycle gloves, motorcycle helmets and motorcycle information in order to secure your life to get more protection. Here in particular do not drink and drive to remind you! I wish you safe journey and happy.
I think we all know that riding a motorcycle is a very exciting thing. Riding a motorcycle is a very liberal one thing is not binding. But sometimes you do not forget to ride a motorcycle during the day as the impact of air and wind speed, more dust, debris, debris, insects and car exhaust fumes, affect your eyes, do a good job protection measures, is to learn The first thing to do on a motorcycle, regardless of the extreme cold and hot weather you should pay attention to wear motorcycle helmets, and colored glasses, the fight against outside interference for you. So you better drive motorcycles. Reduce unnecessary injuries and accidents. These are the points to note:
A high-performance choice of a good helmet:
Hub of the nerves in the head to control every part of your body, so people riding a motorcycle helmet is the most important piece of protective equipment. Do not slack to cope, to properly use it, not too tight or too loose will affect your mind when you ride, make you distracted. Second you have to choose more appropriate and comfortable helmet, try to go to some shop to buy equipment, there are helmet safety and quality certification, to provide instructions to wear. It is a basic requirement. See the material against the third anti-collision situation, to choose a time, squeezing his hands toward the middle of the helmet to see will not be deformed. Followed by a style and your budget to go buy your own. Must be selected excellent quality of the helmet, so that every time you ride a motorcycle crash will not be debris, dust, interference, and noise pollution. Make your bicycle journey more enjoyable. Have to mention here a very good helmet, scorpion helmet, with its known safety helmet, we can go boldly to buy!
Eye Protection:
When you do not wear a helmet when, do not forget to bring a colored glasses, the eyes are riding your field of vision must be protected, we do not see a blind man would ride, protect your eyes and let it from the air the intrusion of the sand, or outside of your small high-speed debris on the pressure of your eyes is very big, enough to make your eyes are affected, so you will not be moving to a very dangerous situation, so that you now know see the obstacles, so you better drive.
Winter cycling special attention:
Extreme winter cold, wearing a proper motorcycle jacket is necessary, it is best full leather clothes, it's better scalability, more flexibility to make your move, if you encounter a rainy day you wearing all skin, anti-wind tide is necessary, where you do not forget to wear gloves and a pair of motorcycle boots sturdy cylinder is a very cool thing.
Please visit http://www.x-ck.com Here you will get more motorcycle gloves, motorcycle helmets and motorcycle information in order to secure your life to get more protection. Here in particular do not drink and drive to remind you! I wish you safe journey and happy.
2010年12月15日星期三
New features of Alpinestars SP-1
The main difference I have noticed with the Alpinestars motorcycle gloves is with the finish. Incidentally these gloves are also marketed as Alpinestars gloves just in case you were wondering they are the same thing! So the finish, compared to the Alpinestars gloves or Alpinestars GP Tech gloves the finish is a bit cheap. You may find that there are long threads hanging or the leather has not quite been cut to the fit you would expect. I guess Alpinestars can get away with it since its been marketed as a mid range glove. If you can live with the inferior finish then there is no reason not to buy these gloves. They will provide you with an excellent level of protection and come at a fantastic price. The cheapest I have seen the Alpinestars SP1 gloves are about $100 and its a great bargain at that price.
Alpinestars gloves are also on the market. You’ll also find them listed as Alpinestars SP-2 gloves and are very similar to the SP1 model but are even cheaper.
The SP-1 range also come in Alpinestars gloves Stella SP-1 format which is directed completely at the female market. It’s touted as having a cut specifically to fit a ladies hand and so it will fit much better.
Alpinestars SP-1 Gloves
Most of the Alpinestars gloves I have looked at so far have been pretty much at the top of the range. I hope I haven’t scared anyone off with the cost of these gloves. There are so called mid ranged biking gloves out there if that’s what you’re after. I know not everyone has $300 to spend on a pair of gloves so if you’re looking for that Alpinestars quality but your budget doesn’t quite stretch that far how about going for the Alpinestars gloves? They are aimed at general road use, you won’t catch any of the big named MotoGP stars using them but then hey how many of us are going to get to that level? Not me I know that much! Don’t let the ‘mid-range’ tag full you into thinking that you’re buying an inferior product though. They are stunning looking gloves and will provide you with an exceptionally high level of protection no matter what type of vehicle you’re on.
The Alpinestars motorcycle gloves are constructed from leather and the thickness of the leather varies from point to point on the gloves. Obviously the areas which require most protection have the thickest area of leather. Kevlar is also present which acts as additional abrasion resistance for that top quality protection. The knuckles are made up of carbon fiber and carbon fiber sliders are also present and correct on the fingers. As standard on the Alpinestars gloves these days is the ventilation holes to let a little air in to your hands for those long summer rides. These are present on the fingers and the wrist area. The wrist gauntlet is also rather familiar as it is the standard dual Velcro closure. The fit of these gloves is excellent and comes in various different sizes so you should find a pair to suit your needs. It is possible to get small Alpinestars gloves as I know this is a common query especially with the Alpinestars Alloy Gloves.
Scorpion Helmets in Hollywood
Dean McDermott, co-star of the Tori & Dean show featured on the Oxygen Channel, isn't your average Hollywood TV celebrity. He's as much a Scorpion motorcycle helmets enthusiast as the rest of us. He's been riding bikes since the ripe age of 12 and recently got the urge to take to the race track. So 'Scorpion USA' hooked him up with a full-custom race suit and helmets to get the job done. He now has his WERA racing license and has been chiseling his knee-dragging skills ever since. He's getting faster and part of that process is tossing the bike along the way. He's walked away from 2 crashes. One at low speed and another at over 100mph when the front end pushed out. Take a journey through Dean's trials and tribulations in trying to balance family and his need for speed by browsing through the below video's and tune in to the new season of "Tori & Dean - Home Sweet Hollywood" on the Oxygen Channel.
2010年12月14日星期二
Scorpion Urban Destroyer Helmet
(Lake Forest, CA May 17, 2010) - It is survival of the fittest in the urban jungle, so Scorpion Helmets has decided to cry havoc and let slip with the latest Scorpion EXO-1000 helmet protection system: The Urban Destroyer! Designed to keep streetfighters cool no matter how hot the action gets this summer, the Destroyer jacket starts with a vented poly mesh shell, bolstered by fully ventilated CE-approved body armor at the elbows and shoulders.
The poly mesh shell also gets ballistic nylon panels in the high impact areas for when you are in a tight scrape, not to mention the fact that the Urban Destroyer also has your back, literally. There is a full-length back protector compartment, complete with a P.E. foam pad in place. Internally, a lightweight perforated liner makes for maximum air flow.
Additional refinements include two generous hand warmer pockets as well as an interior storage pocket. Reflective trim has been incorporated on the arms and back of the jacket for improved nighttime visibility. Dual waist-adjustment snaps and Velcro® arm adjustment tabs help keep the jacket or sleeves from flapping at triple digit speeds. The Urban Destroyer jacket comes in a basic black, bright blue or vivid red, ranging in size from S up through XXL.
Capping things off are the matching scorpion-exo-400 Urban Destroyer helmets. Featuring an advanced polycarbonate composite construction, the shell's aero-tuned design has been wind-tunnel tested to ensure things stay quiet inside when all hell is breaking loose outside. The SpeedShift® quick-change shield system makes for simple, tool-less faceshield changes in less than 10 seconds. Speaking of shields, Scorpion Helmets optically correct faceshields are treated with anti-scratch hardened coating and the exclusive EverClear® no-fog technology. Although the destroyed urban environment graphics look killer, these lids will not lay waste to your wallet as the EXO-400 retails for right around $159.95.
The poly mesh shell also gets ballistic nylon panels in the high impact areas for when you are in a tight scrape, not to mention the fact that the Urban Destroyer also has your back, literally. There is a full-length back protector compartment, complete with a P.E. foam pad in place. Internally, a lightweight perforated liner makes for maximum air flow.
Additional refinements include two generous hand warmer pockets as well as an interior storage pocket. Reflective trim has been incorporated on the arms and back of the jacket for improved nighttime visibility. Dual waist-adjustment snaps and Velcro® arm adjustment tabs help keep the jacket or sleeves from flapping at triple digit speeds. The Urban Destroyer jacket comes in a basic black, bright blue or vivid red, ranging in size from S up through XXL.
Capping things off are the matching scorpion-exo-400 Urban Destroyer helmets. Featuring an advanced polycarbonate composite construction, the shell's aero-tuned design has been wind-tunnel tested to ensure things stay quiet inside when all hell is breaking loose outside. The SpeedShift® quick-change shield system makes for simple, tool-less faceshield changes in less than 10 seconds. Speaking of shields, Scorpion Helmets optically correct faceshields are treated with anti-scratch hardened coating and the exclusive EverClear® no-fog technology. Although the destroyed urban environment graphics look killer, these lids will not lay waste to your wallet as the EXO-400 retails for right around $159.95.
2010年12月8日星期三
Alpinestars Motoracycle Gloves--The S-MX6
The S-MX6 – these alpinestars gloves are designed for the beginner rider and are the company's entry level gloves. Available in striking blue, silver, black and red; these alpinestars gloves offer the comfort and protection you expect from alpinestars gloves. The thumb and fingertips on this pair are reinforced, the sidewalls are vented for circulation and you will find padded knuckle guards.
Why you should buy a Scorpion Helmet.
Why you should buy a Scorpion Helmet ?
I will not hesitate to tell you the reasons.
1. They are the most advanced and user friendly helmets market.
2. They are made with the strongest, lightest weight materials available.
3. The coolest, most sought after designs and graphics out there today.
4. One of the best product warranties in the business.
I will not hesitate to tell you the reasons.
1. They are the most advanced and user friendly helmets market.
2. They are made with the strongest, lightest weight materials available.
3. The coolest, most sought after designs and graphics out there today.
4. One of the best product warranties in the business.
Alpinestars Motorcycle Gloves--GP Plus
GP Plus Alpinestars gloves – these are mid range gloves that offer the best of alpinestars performance and safety on a lower budget. These have also been redesigned in 2009 to include Polyurethane injected wrist guards, full grain kangaroo palm and accordion leather fingers.
Alpinestars Motorcycle Gloves--GP Pro
The GP Pro gloves – these are high performance alpinestars gloves that were designed in partnership with Carlos Checa and Nicky Hayden. The newer redesign in 2008, these alpinestars gloves now feature the patented bridge on the 4th and 3rd finger and Pittards Armor Tan leather offer ultimate comfort and protection as well as knitted kevlar reinforcements.
2010年12月6日星期一
Scorpion EXO-1000 review -- Part6
Here we go again: the <a href="http://x-ck.com/products/scorpion-exo-1000-air-bug-matte-black" title="Scorpion EXO-1000">Scorpion EXO-1000</a> comes with what I guess is now a marketing "must have" feature, the internal sun shade.
These devices are a good idea with, so far, very poor implementations, in our opinion. They add too much weight; the rotating mechanisms are usually cranky; they don't rotate down far enough to lower out of the rider's line of sight; the bottoms have weird curves and nose cut-outs (anyone with a nose that big would be wearing an open-face <a href="http://www.x-ck.com/blogs/scorpion-helmets" title="scorpion helmet">scorpion helmet</a> anyway); they don't always have infinite positioning (on or off only) and, to top it off, they're usually not dark enough to block the sun anyway, probably because of liability concerns.
How about this, manufacturers: make a very dark or opaque internal face shield that can be pulled down manually about 25 mm and is cut straight across? That's all you'd need to keep the sun out of your eyes when riding west on a summer's afternoon.
Score: I'm sure some will argue, just as they do with our fondness for D-rings, but I'll rate the internally rotating sun face shield as "Poor". If you don't agree, no problem, but I'm just not a big fan of these things -- yet.
These devices are a good idea with, so far, very poor implementations, in our opinion. They add too much weight; the rotating mechanisms are usually cranky; they don't rotate down far enough to lower out of the rider's line of sight; the bottoms have weird curves and nose cut-outs (anyone with a nose that big would be wearing an open-face <a href="http://www.x-ck.com/blogs/scorpion-helmets" title="scorpion helmet">scorpion helmet</a> anyway); they don't always have infinite positioning (on or off only) and, to top it off, they're usually not dark enough to block the sun anyway, probably because of liability concerns.
How about this, manufacturers: make a very dark or opaque internal face shield that can be pulled down manually about 25 mm and is cut straight across? That's all you'd need to keep the sun out of your eyes when riding west on a summer's afternoon.
Score: I'm sure some will argue, just as they do with our fondness for D-rings, but I'll rate the internally rotating sun face shield as "Poor". If you don't agree, no problem, but I'm just not a big fan of these things -- yet.
2010年12月2日星期四
Alpinestars Motorcycle Gloves
The Alpinestars motorcycle gloves "Storm Rider" were recommended by several webBikeWorld visitors and other local riders as a popular favorite, so we added them to the list for this comparison.
Alpinestars doesn't actually claim that the Storm Rider Gore-Tex gloves are for winter; in fact, they state that the Storm Rider "is a lightweight riding glove, ideal for touring and sport riding, even in cold weather".
I'm not sure I'd call them "lightweight", and they're not the warmest glove in this comparison, but I have to admit a growing admiration for them and I can see why they're so popular.
The warmest weather of summer may be a bit much for them; likewise the coldest depths of winter, but otherwise I think they would be an excellent choice for nearly all-year-round use, especially here in the Mid-Atlantic, where winter shouldn't be as cold as it has been recently.
Alpinestars makes a wide variety of high-quality motorcycle clothing and they have a strong reputation with motorcyclists around the world, and it looks like a lot of their experience went into the design of the Storm Rider gloves.
But you'll pay for 'em; the Storm Riders are tied with the Rev'it Tempest H2O gloves as the most expensive in this comparison.
Alpinestars motorcycle gloves--Gore-Tex
Alpinestars has you ready for any weather without sacrificing feel at the bars when you're wearing their waterproof 365 Drystar gloves. The breathable Gore-Tex X-Trafit membrane located under the outer leather chassis makes them an excellent choice for sunny weather as well - hence the 365 moniker. That's because Gore-Tex's X-Trafit liners permit the construction of a close-fitting glove that exhibits excellent tactile feel yet, is durable enough to withstand the rigors of the road-going rider. In other words, the 365 Gore-Tex glove's waterproof and breathable construction doesn't make your hands feel like they're surrounded by a garbage bag just to keep you dry. Except for a slightly thicker feel on top of the Alpinestars glove, the 365' isn't much different than other Alpinestars motorcycle gloves. The knuckles are covered by a solid PU protector and additional EVA padding is sewn into the leather above the fingers and on the thumb. The palm has an additional layer of synthetic suede attached in critical areas to impart extra abrasion resistance and Alpinestars uses their patented 3rd & 4th finger bridge to prevent painful finger damage in a crash. A long gauntlet makes sealing these waterproof gloves over your jacket's sleeves easy, further aiding their bad weather usefulness. All of this is available in a leather motorcycle glove that provides excellent dexterity and safety.
Motorcycle Gloves Fitting Guide
Motorcycle Gloves
A.In which conditions will you be using your gloves?
B.Refer to a fitting chart for gloves.
C.Find the features you want.
D.Remember to check if you still can use your controls.
(1) check for extensions.
(2) do gloves have wrist straps.
(3) padding what kind & where.
(4) how are they stitched together.
(5) what kind of lining.
(6) waterproof materials.
Motorcycle Gloves Fitting Guide
A.In which conditions will you be using your gloves?
B.Refer to a fitting chart for gloves.
C.Find the features you want.
D.Remember to check if you still can use your controls.
(1) check for extensions.
(2) do gloves have wrist straps.
(3) padding what kind & where.
(4) how are they stitched together.
(5) what kind of lining.
(6) waterproof materials.
Motorcycle Gloves Tips Sent in by Visitors
Motorcycle Glove Tips Sent in by Visitors
We really appreciate tips from other riders. If you would like to add a tip to this list, feel free to send it to us using our contact form.If a manufacturer has taken the trouble to design a motorcycle glove with safety features it is highly unlikely that a wrist strap is not included. (give it a quick check)
Just make sure that the padding and glove liners don't hinder your feel of the controls.
An important tip is to be happy about the usability. You really have to get used to bigger, fatter fingers on the controls (just make sure they are not too fat).
If your gloves are well waterproofed you don't need rain gloves.
Use a motorcycle glove chart size so you can check which size you need.
Check out how the glove is stitched together. You will get extra cold hands if water can come in through the stitches.
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Motorcycle Gloves Review Tips & Checks
Motorcycle Glove Tips Sent in by Visitors
Comfort
A motorcycle glove should be the right size. Since you are using your hands all the time, gloves with the wrong size will be a bother. Big gloves will start to wrap around the bar. Too small will annoy your fingers.
Construction
Most gloves are ergonomically formed. Just watch the rain glove because sometimes it's just two halves sewn together. Gloves are nearly always made up of leather or very strong nylon. Leather provides the highest safety if you hit the ground.
Furthermore a glove should have reinforcements such as extra padding on the knuckles and palms. Special features are carbon shells covering high impact areas. Or little metal studs on the palms to avoid scraping open your hands.
Lining
Some gloves allow you to take out the lining for a wash, which is an extra benefit after about 2000 miles! You can also get glove liners separate which can be an extra advantage if you want to warm up your medium weight gloves, for example.
Extensions
Often summer gloves don't have them but all others do. It's the part which goes over your sleeve to avoid wind blowing in your jacket. A disadvantage is that rain can run down your sleeve and into your glove. Still the advantage is better, just tuck away the glove extensions under your jacket during the rain.
Water resistant
Should gloves be water resistant? Yes I say. These days all the material is so high-tec that a good glove should also keep out water. You pay a bit more but it saves you buying rain mc gloves. Watch for this benefit in gloves. Manufacturers will definitely tell you about it.
Insulation
Apart from a good lining the wind will influence the temperature of your hands big time. Wind creeps in where the glove is stitched together, often at your fingertips. The same place that is so hard for your body to keep warm.
Wrist strap
Straps can be made from Velcro or a simple button clip system. They improve the comfort of a glove.
Gloves are designed for a particular hand size. A wrist strap makes sure the glove holds its ergonomically formed design. This also ensures that all extra safety padding is in the right place.
Motorcycle Gloves Review Tips & Checks
Before you continue, decided in what kind of weather you are going to be using your mc gloves. Now here are some tips and checksfor motorcycle gloves review.Comfort
A motorcycle glove should be the right size. Since you are using your hands all the time, gloves with the wrong size will be a bother. Big gloves will start to wrap around the bar. Too small will annoy your fingers.
Construction
Most gloves are ergonomically formed. Just watch the rain glove because sometimes it's just two halves sewn together. Gloves are nearly always made up of leather or very strong nylon. Leather provides the highest safety if you hit the ground.
Furthermore a glove should have reinforcements such as extra padding on the knuckles and palms. Special features are carbon shells covering high impact areas. Or little metal studs on the palms to avoid scraping open your hands.
Lining
Some gloves allow you to take out the lining for a wash, which is an extra benefit after about 2000 miles! You can also get glove liners separate which can be an extra advantage if you want to warm up your medium weight gloves, for example.
Extensions
Often summer gloves don't have them but all others do. It's the part which goes over your sleeve to avoid wind blowing in your jacket. A disadvantage is that rain can run down your sleeve and into your glove. Still the advantage is better, just tuck away the glove extensions under your jacket during the rain.
Water resistant
Should gloves be water resistant? Yes I say. These days all the material is so high-tec that a good glove should also keep out water. You pay a bit more but it saves you buying rain mc gloves. Watch for this benefit in gloves. Manufacturers will definitely tell you about it.
Insulation
Apart from a good lining the wind will influence the temperature of your hands big time. Wind creeps in where the glove is stitched together, often at your fingertips. The same place that is so hard for your body to keep warm.
Wrist strap
Straps can be made from Velcro or a simple button clip system. They improve the comfort of a glove.
Gloves are designed for a particular hand size. A wrist strap makes sure the glove holds its ergonomically formed design. This also ensures that all extra safety padding is in the right place.
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2010年12月1日星期三
Motorcycle Gloves
Motorcycle Gloves
How to Review Motorcycle Gloves?
Gloves are your best remedy against road rash.So please get yourself some easy protection.
This Glove Guide shows you how to select quality Gloves plus you will find links to motorcycle apparel discounts, glove brands & motorcycle directories.
Motorcycle Gloves Introduction
Motorcycle gloves
Summer gloves are often no more that thin leather gloves without a lining and hardly any water resistance. It's best to consider having gloves made of leather as it's the safest (for example cycling gloves would be shredded in the event of a fall).
Alpinestars motorcycle gloves
There are two types, with and without fingers. (without might be comfy but you're not driving a car) If you ride in extreme sunny/hot conditions perforations in your gloves (for cooling) can give you a nasty sunburn.
Motorcycle medium weight gloves
(racing gloves / summer gloves)
Medium weight is between summer and winter gloves and most riders have these. Some are lined, some aren't. These days they have special protection areas and are really comfortable. You can get them in all sorts and styles.
Motorcycle winter gloves
Much thicker than medium weight gloves. Really made to keep your hands warm during colder weather. They will often have to handle rain too (just make sure they can, otherwise they are worthless).
Motorcycle rain gloves
Often no more than a plastic covering to keep the rain out. I'm not such a fan of them. They can get slippery on the controls, get bulky and I don't like glove over glove. However rain gloves are often quite cheap and easy to carry along.Alpinestars gloves-The Best In Motorcycle Gloves Today
Alpinestars gloves-The Best In Motorcycle Gloves Today
Superior quality and patented technology makes alpinestars gloves the best in the world. Whether on the track or simply cruising down the highway, there is a pair of alpinestars made just for you! Most riders have commented that wearing a pair of alpinestars gloves is liking riding bare handed – they are ultimate in comfort and keeping your hands cool and dry.
Scorpion motorcycle helmets
Scorpion motorcycle helmets
Well, ever ended up looking for cheaper helmets without the DOT adjudge of approval? Those are just junks since they are flimsy and won't be healthy to save lives! Learn to compromise and learn that money can purchase you safety. Look around and we're sure you'll get one that suits your needs. Read on to find out more new styles like Scorpion exo-1000 ect. ...
Scorpion exo-1000 Series
Scorpion exo-1000 Series
The patented HelmetPump™ design allows the rider to adjust and customize the cheek pads guaranteeing a comfortable personal fit. The Scorpion EXO-1000 offers the bionic SpeedView™ which is an internally retractable visor which helps clarify visibility in a variety of natural settings. The face shield features state of the art Everclear™ fog free anti scratch technology inside and out. SpeedShift™ quick change shields are quickly interchangeable with no tools required, and the inner liner can easily be removed to wash away the sweat that its KwikWick™ material has absorbed.
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Scorpion Helmets
Scorpion Helmets
ScorpionExo® is, quite simply, the next wave in motorcycle helmet and protective gear design and manufacturing. ScorpionExo® Helmets are engineered by some of the world's most sought-after helmet designers, with over 178 years of cumulative experience. And their wild, innovative graphic designs are created in hotbeds of extreme-sports creativity all over the world, from Europe to Southern California, to stay two steps ahead in this fast-moving field.
The Scorpion Sports factory—The Big Nest—is a state-of-the-art, 810,000 sq. ft. campus, staffed by as many as 400 skilled technicians, each dedicated to crafting the world's best protective headgear. Almost every operation needed to create world-class helmets is located on this one amazing facility, including both fiberglass/Kevlar™ and polycarbonate shell molding, EPS liner manufacturing, liner sewing, water-decal production, clean-room paint booths, drying rooms, assembly, packaging and shipping.
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