[GSXR1000DJ]

Nice thread that Matt showed you. However, the best way to get the gloves right for you is to go and try some on. You need them to feel right for you. We all are going to have an opinion on what we like best but what you are going to like may not be the same as we like. Try some on and let us know what you get.

And welcome to TWF. Glad you signed up. :dthumb:

 

[GSXR1000DJ]

I understand as well about the buying online. It is hard to know if its going to be the right thing or not. As Matt said, try on one of your friends gloves and go from there. You said you were looking for a pair with blk and red in it. here are 2 that are in that color and are joe rocket. I have the blue and blk ones and love them.

 

[GSXR1000DJ]

Before you worry about cool or color, remember what they are for! If you go down, you want all your appendages protected. Find the pair that fit you the best that will protect fingers, hand and wrist. Worry about poser issues like color or having a cool name later

I second that one. :dthumb: Good thinking.

 

[GSXR1000DJ]

get the most high-end glove that you could afford

almost all gloves with rip a part if you slide on them

when you crash, use your forarm and elbow to keep your self up when sliding

I'm using my butt when I crash to help me. LOL That may make me bounce a bit. :lol: :dthumb:

 

[GSXR1000DJ]

Those gloves look pretty sweet. I should have bought them instead. LOL I am happy with the ones I got. Nice and broke in now. :dthumb:

 

[GSXR1000DJ]

he said knee jerk! :lol:

:smash:

I don't know about you Gas Man. :dthumb:

 

[GSXR1000DJ]

I can't look for the article now, but several years ago, Motorcycle Consumer News tested gloves for abrasion. Kangaroo was the strongest, with elkskin second.

I was in a hardware store and tried on some gloves made from elk. They felt terrific and I wear them all the time for riding.

Really. Kangaroo was the strongest, with elkskin skin second. And here I am riding around with a little cows butt on my hands for protection. I never heard of the Kangaroo skin being used.