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wkreps

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Gloves
« on: May 10, 2014, 07:38:15 PM »
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I picked up these Cortech DX 2 Gloves and they are OK. Nice for summer riding but one index finger is giving me trouble. The sewn seam is digging under my fingernail while riding. Just a wee bit annoying. I'd like to get some nice heavy duty ones but I'll need to save some $$$ first. Too many things to buy. Let me know your experiences with gloves, what you have and your opinion on them.

Quote from: wkreps on May 10, 2014, 01:45:14 PM
CHRIS!!!

Thanks for the idea on gloves. I had no idea Mechanix made protective type gloves. Are they meant for riding or are you just dual using these gloves?

Quote from: Chris0381 on May 10, 2014, 04:05:41 PM
These are the glove $25 at wallmart. They look like multipurpose not specifically for riding.

http://www.fullsource.com/mechanix-mpt-51/?size=4&color=black_yellow&gclid=clb42yheob4cfrfk7aodb24aug
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Re: Gloves
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2014, 09:13:22 PM »
I go to the local Military Surplus store for Camping/riding equipment. They carry everything from leather gauntlet ( cold weather )type to fingerless leather gloves, saddlebags, chaps, helmets, etc. Good deals...long lasting leather and inexpensive.     :)
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Re: Gloves
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2014, 04:51:57 AM »
I have the same Cortech gloves. What you'll find is that it will soften up over time and the uncomfortable feeling you get will go away. I also found washing them in cold water in a gentle cycle aided in the softening process.
« Last Edit: May 11, 2014, 04:26:33 PM by TroutBum »
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Re: Gloves
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2014, 07:16:23 AM »
This is my range to cover all of our seasons ...
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Re: Gloves
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2014, 01:10:25 PM »
yeah, it looks like at least 3 pair is what I'll need. These Cortech's aren't much for protection but certainly better than nothing. I also want a nice summer and cold weather pairs with hard knuckles. etc.

Nice collection Bob.

Thanks for the tip Trout.

bluesin, looks like I've added a riding trip to a surplus store to my places I want to ride to.
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Re: Gloves
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2014, 02:29:42 PM »
 Taking a rock to the hand has been a concern. I have some S & S gloves. They are comfortable, but do not offer much protection for a hard impact. Those Mechanix gloves look like they would do the job. I was at the local Wal-Mart yesterday. They did not stock anything like that.
 
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Re: Gloves
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2014, 06:43:59 PM »
Anyone else see that top right one move !?
Might be a palmetto in there!
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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2014, 09:27:26 PM »
Or a wombat hiding from the Palmetto. I didn't actually see it move but I set it as my wall paper, and will keep a close eye on it.

Will report more details as the story develops.
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Re: Gloves
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2014, 07:13:10 AM »
No gloves for me..!!! 


A misconception on motocross gloves... some think they're fully protected because the sport itself is very rough... wrong!... motocross riders fall on dirt... not on pavement...  ;)
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Re: Gloves
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2014, 09:52:02 AM »
Quote from: Stig on May 11, 2014, 06:43:59 PM
Anyone else see that top right one move !?
Might be a palmetto in there!


  ::) Bloody palmettoes - they're palm trees ya wombats. It ain't my fault you guys can't talk strine.  ;)

" Yeah mate, I'll go a large serve of palmettoes and chips thanks and plenty of tomatoe sauce " .
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« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2014, 10:33:31 PM »
Only on Sundays.
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Re: Gloves
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2014, 02:16:41 AM »
Quote from: Vivo on May 13, 2014, 07:13:10 AM
No gloves for me..!!! 


A misconception on motocross gloves... some think they're fully protected because the sport itself is very rough... wrong!... motocross riders fall on dirt... not on pavement...  ;)

speaking of protection, (just thought of this) does anyone wear knee pads rather than expensive riding pants. Kinda like the Mechanix gloves rather than the high $ riding gloves.
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Re: Gloves
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2014, 02:18:42 AM »
Karate gear is big in Asia for protection. Seriously...
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« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2014, 02:19:59 AM »
Quote from: zombie on May 14, 2014, 02:18:42 AM
Karate gear is big in Asia for protection. Seriously...
I laughed because you wrote "Seriously . . . ". Sometimes it's hard to tell.
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« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2014, 02:22:56 AM »
I know... LOL ;D
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