Everyone should wear all leather gloves (WARNING: Graphic)

[Alphamazing]

look for gauntlet style gloves that have double closure. this will insure they stay on and in place when its needed. usually theres a thin strap at the wrist and a large strap at the end of the glove...

the superduty look too short-not gauntlet style for full protection.

True. But in most situation a well made short-cuff glove can out perform a lesser quality gauntlet style. For example, Alpinestars SM-S gloves and Octane S-Moto gloves both have very secure wrist cosure systems that keep them on almost as tight as my gauntlet gloves.

[Chilly Willy]

Doesn't seem that the Olympia 340s come in my size.  I'm an XXL.  I'm 6'0 with freakishly large extremities (size 15 feet too).   I didn't grow into my hands and feet. 

Olympia has some interesting sizing issues.  Like you, I have large hands / feet.  I had heard great things about Olympia gloves, but was concerned that the XL would be too small.  I visited the local bike shop and tried on every Olympia glove they had in an XL--and was surprised to learn that they all fit very comfortably!

So, I ordered the 450 Full Throttles http://www.newenough.com/olympia_model_450_full_throttle_gloves_page.htm (they did not have these at the local bike shop).  To my dismay, I can barely squeeze my hands in them.   They fit nothing like the other Olympia gloves I had tried on in the store.  Plus, the leather feels way too thin--like I'm wearing golf gloves.  The gel pad on the palm is very thin and does little for comfort on a ride (and I suspect would do little in a crash too).

In short, try to find the 340s in a local shop and try them on.  They may fit!--or they may not.

[waterpro]

The Merc gloves don't look too bad. Good specs, but I don't know about their quality (stitching or leather quality). They are a bit flashy for my tastes, but the black ones aren't too bad (styling wise). They are market to the "stunt" and "bling" crowds though, so flashy may be good depending on what you want.

Yah I was looking at getting the stealth ones (all black).....looking at some of the other pictures I can see there is double stiching on the seams.    It says cowhide chasis for whatever thats worth.....heres a link....

http://www.newenough.com/icon_merc_gloves_page.htm

[Alphamazing]

The Merc gloves don't look too bad. Good specs, but I don't know about their quality (stitching or leather quality). They are a bit flashy for my tastes, but the black ones aren't too bad (styling wise). They are market to the "stunt" and "bling" crowds though, so flashy may be good depending on what you want.

Yah I was looking at getting the stealth ones (all black).....looking at some of the other pictures I can see there is double stiching on the seams.    It says cowhide chasis for whatever thats worth.....heres a link....

http://www.newenough.com/icon_merc_gloves_page.htm

I was looking at the Icon Merc gloves (short cuff) when I made that comment. The double stitching is nice, but there is a dlip side to that. It might be double stitched but that double stitching may still be cheap or not well stitched. I'd have to look at them in person and feel everything out before I gave a true evaluation on them.

If they fit you, then definitely consider them. Fit is important.

[lachie]

one of my mate's came off another's ZX10R about 2 weeks ago....  he was pillion (whilst trying to wheelie) came off - draggin jeans were shredded but ass still in once piece, his left hand copped it hard.... they reckon he might be able to ride again in the next week or two... if i knew how to post a pic i would... but you'll all just have to imagine the state of his hand..

worst thing is he's left handed too....and keeps reminding me how frustrated he's getting without a girlfriend...haha!!

[Alphamazing]

Just thought I'd bump this for some of the newbies. Get good gloves and wear them all the time.

[Toogoofy317]

This is what I'm sporting right now. They seem really well made and a good knuckle protector. Before these I had the Fox Bomber gloves but they were mesh on the top with leather palms. Never crash tested they were stolen from me at work! (yeah I work in security LOL)

Here are the new ones:



What do you think? Honestly, It is too hot down here for gauntlet gloves!

Mary

[Alphamazing]

What do you think? Honestly, It is too hot down here for gauntlet gloves!

Are those Icon Mercs? I've heard people being relatively happy with them.

I understand waht you mean about the heat thing, that's why I got perforated leather gloves from Alpinestars. The Octane S-Moto gloves. I've not heard anyone being dissatisfied with them.

[Toogoofy317]

Actually, these are the Bravo or Abrams (can't remember atm) gloves from Power Trip. I got them for a steal apparently nobody liked the Army Logo on them and they were small. Got the for $7 and $5 shipping so $12 total at NewEnough.com 

They really do seem well made and they do breathe really well. Example today was 97 and 72% humidity and my hands did well!

Mary

[oramac]

Alpha!  Good to see you on the board!

[bucks1605]

I used to wear gloves like the ones you were wearing during your crash. I recently bought some full leather gauntlet style and haven't looked back. They've been great this summer, although it has been relatively cool...

[Alphamazing]

Alpha!  Good to see you on the board!

Had to graduate. I was off ALL forums for quite a while, actually. Recently came back here to try and sell my DR-Z, and started posting again more regularly. Looking to get an SV650 for more practicality to tide me over through grad school. I've been offered some pretty crazy bikes for my DR-Z, including an RC51 and a TL1000S.

[cstilt]

I'm wearing Shift Vertex these days. So far no complaints. Seem to be of good quality and are comfortable. Not heat issues either, but not really been over 90 here much yet. 

[GSJosh500f]

crap I have those gloves!!!

[Alphamazing]

crap I have those gloves!!!

Get a new pair ASAP and throw those away. They are useless.

[ohgood]

What do you think? Honestly, It is too hot down here for gauntlet gloves!

Mary

shorties scare me. my wrists... oh my, there might be .012" of skin between the pavement and incredibly complicated tendons, blood vessels and nerves (that will -never- be right after a surgery) soooo, i'll just stand the heat.

i know the heat sucks mary... i know the heat sucks when traffic dies to nothing... then it rains at 4:30... then the sun comes out again and  BOILS off the rain... then you sweat like 1 gallon an hour in traffic... i know. man do i know.

i'll stick with full gloves and stuff though. i'm pretty far from perfect and want all the leather/plastic/steel i can get between me n the road when i'm riding.

[Alphamazing]

Just a reminder to make sure that your gloves are made from nothing but tasty, tasty leather.

I've been thinking back on the accident a bit lately, and really really wish I could have avoided the road rash on my hand. I find myself constantly touching the big lump of scar tissue I have on my finger now, subconsciously. When I'm just sitting and doing nothing, I'll notice myself digging my thumbnail into that area a bit, and moving it around, which is weird because of the nerve damage, I can't feel it.

I was lucky. The lasting effects of my crash have been limited to stories and experience. My hands still work well, my fingers still bend, I can do all the things I did before, and yet I still find myself digging my nail into the part of my finger where I have no nerves, no feeling.

But I am reminded what could have happened. I could have lost feeling in a lot more than just a small section of one finger. I could have lost the ability to move my fingers, the ability to write with my right hand, the ability to sense.

But I didn't.

Look people, don't regret wearing cheap gear. Get some quality leather gloves. I don't WANT you to thank me later, but I don't want you to regret not doing so.

[joker79507]

Alpha if that happened to all your fingers you could have become and awesome thief. 

[Alphamazing]

Alpha if that happened to all your fingers you could have become and awesome thief. 

Scar tissue is on the knuckle. I still have fingerprints. The scar tissue does show up during fingerprinting though (no, I did not get arrested!)