Carbon Gloves
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I've yet to have problems with my knuckles to justify the extra cost. But it is a good idea for those who need more knuckle protection.
Spend your money elsewhere....they don't last longer and I can count the number of times I have busted a knuckle while riding my MTB or MC since I was five on one finger. They tear just as easy as ony other glove....but if you want to drop a big chunk of change on gloves that serve no other purpose than to up the "coolness factor" (I am guilty of the same thing frpm time to time)
Go right ahead.
Spend <$20 and use the rest to buy a tire, or tubes, or.......
Rhino
Go right ahead.
Spend <$20 and use the rest to buy a tire, or tubes, or.......
Rhino
I have the BMW...the look super trick and fit quite nicely. They come up really far on the wrists for some pretty good support too. Don't be mistaken though...these are some burly gloves that are rather bulky. They have more padding than any other glove I have owned or seen for that matter. The only thing I don't like is some of the threading has already started to come undone...I think I need to learn how to sew...the main reason I bought them was I have gone through too many cheap pairs recently and thought if I shelled out the extra dough they might last a little longer....I only paid 35 bucks for them anyways...
I thought that was from scrapping in the parking lot.
Seriously, you really do fall on your knuckles or hit them on things? I'm always ripping palms but not where the carbon gloves put the plastic.
I guess it's a matter of technique
well i have the specialized fortress gloves and i really do love them, the fit is so comfortable, the carbon fibre cups sit perfectly where they should and are not too think except for the body geo sections which personally dosnt really get in the way of feel, and all that padding dosnt restrickt movemant that much. they are very well ventilated as well so they keep nice and cool, this is also a downside for cold weather and to top it all off they look completly badass
they have saved my knuckles a few times recently, one thing that does let them down is the mesh between the fingers, it burst at the stitching on my middle finger after one crash but i repaired it and its been fine since.
i'd say that they are my fav glove yet.
they have saved my knuckles a few times recently, one thing that does let them down is the mesh between the fingers, it burst at the stitching on my middle finger after one crash but i repaired it and its been fine since.
i'd say that they are my fav glove yet.
I own the Dainese gloves and they are crap. I am very sorry to have to say that, but it is the truth. Everything else from Daines I have loved. I am not the only person to have the same issues withe the Dainese.
Carbon alternative: FOX makes a pair of MX gloves with plastic reinforced knuckle guards that also have vents. A friend of mine who MX's has a pair, and he said that the retail for less than the Sidewinder. He thought he paid $35 for tham at a MX store. I want a pair now!
Carbon alternative: FOX makes a pair of MX gloves with plastic reinforced knuckle guards that also have vents. A friend of mine who MX's has a pair, and he said that the retail for less than the Sidewinder. He thought he paid $35 for tham at a MX store. I want a pair now!
Interesting I have never had issues with knuckles where I would need a carbon plate over them. I have seen MC rider some back with a nice cut the shap of the knuckle cover whenthey hit s tree hard. I always crushed my fingers between the levers and the bars on my MC. Even falling off of my bike raging across the desert did I think....I really need knuckle protection. Of course my feet were hitting the back of my head as I was rag dolling across the sage brush....so I didn't have my knuckles on my mind.
I think a lot of gloves just use spandex to make them more comfortable but a simple pad like is on fingers of gloves would do just as well most of the time. I had an ancient pair of Fox Pawtectors (circa like 1983) when I was little and they had a foam rubber pad over the knuckle that would work nice.
For road riding MC I can see some sort of plate/guard on all corner/points of the body if you were to fall off a bike. For Offroad a padded knuckle at a 1/4 of the price would work just as well.
Which 661 gloves do you have?
Rhino
I (now) have three pairs of Oakley gloves. And I do have some gouges in the carbon plate. Not sure where they came from, but they're there. So I'm guessing it would have hurt?
I think your technique might be better. If I get the carbon gloves and never let go, I'll save the palms of my gloves and the endcaps/lock-ons of my grips. Plus I'm guessing torn up carbon knuckles on your gloves just looks tough.
Now if I can just keep the skin on my knees, I'll be golden.
I need carbon padded jerseys right there on the shoulder.
When I clip trees, I do it by laying my shoulder into a tree.
I keep seeming to lose the battle.
But I have never hit my knuckles for some reason.
I am going riding today after work though, I will see what I can do.
One time, on a 98 degree July day, I left my gloves at home.
I landed off of a small drop and my left hand throttle twisted on my grip from all the sweat, and I steered my fingers directly into a tree, all barehanded and stuff.
Turns out, Blood is just as slippery as sweat.
I have not forgotten my gloves since.
When I clip trees, I do it by laying my shoulder into a tree.
I keep seeming to lose the battle.
But I have never hit my knuckles for some reason.
I am going riding today after work though, I will see what I can do.
One time, on a 98 degree July day, I left my gloves at home.
I landed off of a small drop and my left hand throttle twisted on my grip from all the sweat, and I steered my fingers directly into a tree, all barehanded and stuff.
Turns out, Blood is just as slippery as sweat.
I have not forgotten my gloves since.
her?Originally posted by Acadian
Tell her you need a break!
oh yeah right "her"
I just got the Specialized Fortress and I like them quite a bit - the carbon seems like some well-thought out protection, in some good spots - but what I like best about them is actually the gel insert on the lower heel of the palm - this is an area of my hand that I bruise ALL the time in falls (I know, "tuck & roll" blah blah blah - I'd say EVERYBODY puts out their hands once in a while) - that gel pack is going to prevent some pain I think....
the price at $55 didn't seem too crazy - a lot of the other carbon-knuckle gloves are up near $80 or so....
I'll use them for dirt jumping and freeriding - stuff where I'm likely to smack the back of my hand or put out a hand to stop myself (or do a sick handplant - yeah right
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heres me thinking it was just some soft padding material, hmmm interesting.
damn man your right, i just had a feel of them, i didnt even know that
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I have the Fortress gloves now and I use to run the BMW. The BMW were way to thick in the palms. I used them one ride and sold them to a buddy. I love the fortress glove. It is thin but has good padding in the palm and it breathes real well. Get the Fortress.
Plus I had a bad run in with BMW when they sent me the wrong sized gloves to begin with. but that is another story......
Plus I had a bad run in with BMW when they sent me the wrong sized gloves to begin with. but that is another story......
Check out these gloves. We are running them this year and they fit great and are inexpensive to boot.
http://www.impaccycle.com/html/glovesframe.html
http://www.impaccycle.com/html/glovesframe.html
Fox just came out with that Bomber glove, it's not carbon, but it's $34. Cheaper than those wimpy sidewinders even.
waitin for my new troy lee carbon ones to come in, the oak's didnt fit my hands very well and i couldnt run them due to sponsorship reasons
I'm all for carbon gloves. If you ever sprained your finger you would know that after. The thing with carbon gloves is you have to try them on. Mt first pair were the Daniese two finger carbon which fit great, A year or two later the BMW gloves came out and I bought them instantly but after one ride I realized that they were too bulky on the inner palm. I brought them back for the new Daniese four finger carbon ($15.00 more) but as the saying goes"They fit like a glove".
Your don't only get a great pair of gloves for that price it makes a great weapon if you ever have to fist fight anyone.
Your don't only get a great pair of gloves for that price it makes a great weapon if you ever have to fist fight anyone.
I have a pair of the Spec. Fortress gloves and a few times I've needed them. They worked great for when I hit the tree with my handlebar/right hand. It may be a little overkill, but they look awesome, with the carbon fiber plates. I love them
After a couple of more rides my BMW gloves are coming apart at the seams...I am gonna try and have the lbs send them back. It sucks because these gloves fit so damn good.
Freak is sporting some prototype Rockgardn gloves with carbon knuckles. They seem to work well.
I have never had a problem with knuckles...but I know we all have our 'commonly hit spots' on our body. Mine seems to be my toes on rocks. Maybe i need some carbon toed shoes?
I have never had a problem with knuckles...but I know we all have our 'commonly hit spots' on our body. Mine seems to be my toes on rocks. Maybe i need some carbon toed shoes?
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Dingus McGee
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That's the ticket, and may I suggest sewing with dental floss...it's strong as hell and goes through the fabric easily. Just don't use the flavored kind, I had ants all over my shorts once. Seriously.
I agree... last year I had the Dainese carbon gloves, and cracked the carbon in a baaaaddd fall. I really laugh when people ponder the cost of protective gear. How much is your body worth, and how much is that co-payment at the E.R.
My experience with the Dainese gloves. This is the only product that I have ever used from them that I would not give a 5star rating to. The thumb was always a little roomy, they stretched out more than a size, the colors ran when I got them wet, and the palms ended up wearing out. My old sidewinders held up better. The palm-heal pad is nice and they look good though.
I am now thinking of riding in Mechanix Wear gloves. I bought a set for my dad for Christmas. I have used them to fix my truck and they would be ideal for dh if you don't mind minimal protection on the back of your hand. The palm material is slightly thicker than a Sidewinder, but it fits in a way that gives you great feel. And they are only $20.
PS: Its been awhile since I have seen a pro/con thread like this last this long without degrading into a pissing contest! Good job!
I am now thinking of riding in Mechanix Wear gloves. I bought a set for my dad for Christmas. I have used them to fix my truck and they would be ideal for dh if you don't mind minimal protection on the back of your hand. The palm material is slightly thicker than a Sidewinder, but it fits in a way that gives you great feel. And they are only $20.
PS: Its been awhile since I have seen a pro/con thread like this last this long without degrading into a pissing contest! Good job!
acadian im waiting for them to come in with my friends and my troy lee order so hopefully sometime soon. all the moto shops around here have them so u might wanna check their bro