A&G leather knee sliders

CBRVFR · 08-22-2005, 10:38 AM

I never thought I'd ever wear out a pair of sliders, but I managed to do it. I read the RRW slider article and chose the Asphalt and Gas leather ones. $40.00 at Kneedraggers. Bad choice.
I hate them.

It seriously feels like fred Flintstone has his feet out, trying to stop the bike! I have to consciously remember to use a very light "touch" with them, which may be better technique, but if there's a bump on the track it just about rips your leg off.

If there is someone who loves these things, I'll make you a deal.. If someone wants a nice, lightly scuffed set "for the street," PM me!

Otherwise, buyer beware.

abtech · 08-22-2005, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

I never thought I'd ever wear out a pair of sliders, but I managed to do it. I read the RRW slider article and chose the Asphalt and Gas leather ones. $40.00 at Kneedraggers. Bad choice.
I hate them.

It seriously feels like fred Flintstone has his feet out, trying to stop the bike! I have to consciously remember to use a very light "touch" with them, which may be better technique, but if there's a bump on the track it just about rips your leg off.

If there is someone who loves these things, I'll make you a deal.. If someone wants a nice, lightly scuffed set "for the street," PM me!

Otherwise, buyer beware.

You just don't know what a good puck should feel like. I have used the A&Gs since the first batch they made and absolutely love them. I'll take em off your hands (are you coming to Trackoholics?).

They do have a bit of drag, but that's what I look for in terms of feel and they have never bounced like the plastic ones do (nearly broke my knee bouncing off a curbing with a set of Dianese pucks). It's chocolate and vanilla I guess . . .

CBRVFR · 08-22-2005, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

You just don't know what a good puck should feel like. I have used the A&Gs since the first batch they made and absolutely love them. I'll take em off your hands (are you coming to Trackoholics?).

They do have a bit of drag, but that's what I look for in terms of feel and they have never bounced like the plastic ones do (nearly broke my knee bouncing off a curbing with a set of Dianese pucks). It's chocolate and vanilla I guess . . .

You just don't know what a good puck should feel like ---

That almost sounds like an old country song...

Yeah, I admit it, I must sound like the equivalent of a guitar player who likes solid state amps better because "they're louder". I shouldn't have implied they're not well made, and the reason that I tried them is because a lot of experienced riders use them, They're just so different than what I expected that it ends up being just another distraction I don't need..

I have a couple of PM's on them - if they're not spoken for soon, I'll see you on the 26th, we'll haggle.

Trackho · 08-22-2005, 2:47 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

You just don't know what a good puck should feel like. I have used the A&Gs .

I agree, Jeff Lee (owner) is a really nice guy, he even made some cool sliders for my Daytonas---all good

luvtolean · 08-22-2005, 3:28 PM

I love them. I hate hard plastic stuff. The new Dainese are real soft plastic, nice feel, but you can wear them out in a day or 2.

A&G has the regular compound which I found a bit grippy, but liked, but they have some Super Endurance compound that is the best of both for me. Nice smooth feel, super long lasting.

SomeStrangeGuy · 08-22-2005, 11:46 PM

It's not "drag" it's "feel"
A&G leathers rock

CBRVFR · 08-26-2005, 8:59 PM

OK, the A&G's have done to an appreciative new owner, and I had a much nicer experience with a set of plastic Klucky Pucks - mmmmmmmmmmm, smooth like buttah.. Looks like they'll wear well, too.

So everybody's happy now.

abtech · 08-27-2005, 6:29 PM

Ding! we have a winner

atr911 · 08-28-2005, 3:29 PM

I like the Skull and smiley face sliders... they look cool

P.S. How long does kneedraggers usually take to ship ground?