Gloves

bwhip · 08-06-2003, 1:43 AM

I'm needing some new gloves for canyon carving and occasional track day use. Trying to stay around $100 or less. Looking at the Teknic Violator Pros at Kneedraggers.com ($85). Anyone have those? Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

2OHOH2 · 08-06-2003, 2:08 AM

$69 here

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/gloves.htm

Oh, and I've had a pair for about a year now, and am very happy with them

Ridin Red in MN · 08-06-2003, 2:14 AM

I have the Violator II's, I believe they're pretty close to the same thing. I've found them to be comfortable, good on cool mornings and hot afternoons. Protection seems very adequate. Kangaroo palm and fingers allow a lot of feel, I can even pick up a dime. Break in is pretty painless, the hide is soft and pliable. Price sounds good. Enjoy!

Trackho · 08-06-2003, 2:17 AM

Crash tested 3X---held up awesome---I would highly recommend--I bought 3 pairs from new enough---should keep me set for a bit

G-Force Junkie · 08-06-2003, 2:20 AM

happy with mine.

Heavy-Dee · 08-06-2003, 8:33 AM

You should look at Deathrage

I bought a pair at Mid-Ohio for $80. They rule.

OSIRIS · 08-06-2003, 8:48 AM

Had mine for almost a year and they are pretty awesome

Kookie · 08-06-2003, 8:53 AM

Had mine for about a year, crash tested once - excellent fit/finish/protection. Talk to Holly at NewEnough.

lfg929 · 08-06-2003, 2:58 PM

I currently have 2 pair of the Violator Pros. Picked up my 2nd set from newenough.com for the standard $69.

The first set has been crashed in twice (100MPH tumble in the gras, 60MPH high-side). I have been using them for a year and a half now. They are getting pretty well worn but are still holding up.

The 2nd set I bought as a backup. I am now starting to use them on the street to get them broken in.

Unless I decide to spring for some ultra expensive gloves from Held or something like that then I will probably stick with the Violator Pros. The price is right, the protection seems pretty good, and they are holding up fairly well to a lot of use.

QuikMike · 08-06-2003, 3:07 PM

yep, I have two pairs of the Violator Pros and they are awesome...definitely a recommended item...and NewEnough is the way to go...can't beat the price...

bwhip · 08-06-2003, 3:13 PM

Thanks everybody - I'm ordering today!

luvtolean · 08-06-2003, 5:34 PM

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Trackho : Crash tested 3X---held up awesome---I would highly recommend--I bought 3 pairs from new enough---should keep me set for a bit

Held up awesome if a dime sized hole in your palm from an under 80 MPH crash is 'awesome'.

Do you still have the pics dude?

2OHOH2 · 08-06-2003, 5:41 PM

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luvtolean : Quote (Trackho @ Aug. 06 2003, 1:17am)Crash tested 3X---held up awesome---I would highly recommend--I bought 3 pairs from new enough---should keep me set for a bit

Held up awesome if a dime sized hole in your palm from an under 80 MPH crash is 'awesome'.

Do you still have the pics dude?
I think that what LTL is trying to say is, that the JR Phoenix mesh gloves would've definitely held up better

Trackho · 08-06-2003, 5:42 PM

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luvtolean : Quote (Trackho @ Aug. 06 2003, 1:17am)Crash tested 3X---held up awesome---I would highly recommend--I bought 3 pairs from new enough---should keep me set for a bit

Held up awesome if a dime sized hole in your palm from an under 80 MPH crash is 'awesome'.

Do you still have the pics dude?
Ummmm...wasnt even close to the palm--it was past the wrist in the 'cuff'
If you recall--there was a metal bracelet under the cuff of the glove--creating a wrist against metal--against leather against asphault scenario--I think any glove would have ground through--if you have a metal wad--highspot directly under it---guarentee it would have been fine if I wasnt wearing the forementioned bracelet--which also got pretty ground up--I take it off Now-------

luvtolean · 08-06-2003, 5:46 PM

LOL 2OHOH.

Yep, I remember. Just post the pic dude, he can judge.

Trackho · 08-06-2003, 6:36 PM

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luvtolean : LOL 2OHOH.

Yep, I remember. *Just post the pic dude, he can judge.

DORK---Note: HOLE directly above bracelet high spot

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/fo...knic_glove.jpg

Trackho · 08-06-2003, 6:39 PM

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/fo...met-gloves.jpg
Helmet/Gloves

luvtolean · 08-06-2003, 6:40 PM

2OHOH2 · 08-06-2003, 6:44 PM

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Trackho : Quote (luvtolean @ Aug. 06 2003, 4:46pm)LOL 2OHOH.

Yep, I remember. *Just post the pic dude, he can judge.

DORK---Note: HOLE directly above bracelet high spot

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/fo...knic_glove.jpg
Damn, no more blingin' knuckles

Trackho · 08-06-2003, 6:52 PM

I fo8und it interesting that that plastic 'padding plate' actually ground down quite nicely---and I thought it was just for looks---yes the knuckles lost major blingage--gloves are still functional

luvtolean · 08-06-2003, 6:57 PM

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Trackho :

Still functional?

C'mon man. If you went down in those your scaphoid (the hard bone around the same spot) would get ground off!

Trackho · 08-06-2003, 7:43 PM

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luvtolean : Quote (Trackho @ Aug. 06 2003, 5:52pm)

Still functional?

C'mon man. *If you went down in those your scaphoid (the hard bone around the same spot) *would get ground off!
Ummmm---its the right glove--it you are talking bout the bone that sticks out--its on the other side--little path and they are good to go---but since I bought 3 pairs (for $69ea) I dnt have to go there now do I---thats what that ground down plate must be for scaphoid 'protection' whats protecting your 'sphincter'

heheheh kind of like the good old days when some guys actually rode blades

luvtolean · 08-06-2003, 7:58 PM

Dammit, you're right, scaphoid is the other side.

Guess I deserved the Blade comment...

firebladetoronto · 08-06-2003, 8:59 PM

I heard those Kangaroo palms don't last very long?? They break up very quickly???

RRWANTR · 08-06-2003, 9:07 PM

I have a pair of Violator pros also and like em. However I just bought a set of the Teknic Speedstar gloves (higher end model) for $85 from this local shop Haven't ridden in em yet but appear to be just as good or better than the VPs. Cheapest I'd seen the speedstars was like 135 elsewhere.

ND4SPD · 08-06-2003, 11:10 PM

Violator Pro owner here. Great gloves, I love 'em!

firebladetoronto · 08-07-2003, 4:16 PM

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RRWANTR : I have a pair of Violator pros also and like em. *However I just bought a set of the Teknic Speedstar gloves (higher end model) for $85 from this local shop *Haven't ridden in em yet but appear to be just as good or better than the VPs. *Cheapest I'd seen the speedstars was like 135 elsewhere.

Are these the ones you bought??

http://www.teknicgear.com/pages/coll...rix/glove.html

What color??

RRWANTR · 08-07-2003, 4:25 PM

That's the 03 model....The ones being clearanced are the 02 model....which this site seems to have pics of. *I got the black/silver/white ones

Here's th