Opinions on Gloves

Guess I'll pick up another set of gloves since my cheapo K-Mart Bell gloves
have shredded, but I have no idea what to get. I was looking at the Pearl
Izumi Gel Lite gloves but heard alot of negative opinions on them. I know
that most opinions come from "unhappy campers", so I do take them with a
grain of salt.

What's y'all opinions on the differences between a full-fingered glove and a
half-fingered glove? I was thinking that with the cooler weather coming soon
(?) that I should buy a full-fingered glove now, then think about a
half-fingered next spring. Sounds logical...

What brands are you guys/gals satisfied with? I'm looking for comfort, and
durability, with costs in mind as well.

Thanks,
Charles

I have to say MACE, these are the best feeling gloves I have ever had.
http://www.macegear.com/main_pages/home.php
I have the Shackle Gloves and got them for 45-50$ CDN. AWESOME, AWESOME,
AWESOME.

CS
04 VT2



"Charles B. Summers, HOF." charles wrote in message
...
Guess I'll pick up another set of gloves since my cheapo K-Mart Bell
gloves have shredded, but I have no idea what to get. I was looking at the
Pearl Izumi Gel Lite gloves but heard alot of negative opinions on them. I
know that most opinions come from "unhappy campers", so I do take them
with a grain of salt.

What's y'all opinions on the differences between a full-fingered glove and
a half-fingered glove? I was thinking that with the cooler weather coming
soon (?) that I should buy a full-fingered glove now, then think about a
half-fingered next spring. Sounds logical...

What brands are you guys/gals satisfied with? I'm looking for comfort, and
durability, with costs in mind as well.

Thanks,
Charles

When grilled further on (Sat, 24 Sep 2005 12:13:41 -0500),
"Charles B. Summers, HOF." charles confessed:

Guess I'll pick up another set of gloves since my cheapo K-Mart Bell gloves
have shredded, but I have no idea what to get. I was looking at the Pearl
Izumi Gel Lite gloves but heard alot of negative opinions on them. I know
that most opinions come from "unhappy campers", so I do take them with a
grain of salt.

I have three pairs of Pearl Izumi gloves, and like them all. I've one
half-fingered gel pair, the Gel Lite pair, and a warmer pair (with cuff) for
winter riding. I didn't realize they were all Pearl Izumi until bought the last
pair. Love them all.

Cheers,
Rob

" What brands are you guys/gals satisfied with? I'm looking for comfort,
and
durability, with costs in mind as well.

I wear the fox thermapaw in the winter. Summer I go commando, can stand how
restricted gloves make my hands feel....

"Charles B. Summers, HOF." charles wrote in message
...
Guess I'll pick up another set of gloves since my cheapo K-Mart Bell
gloves
have shredded, but I have no idea what to get. I was looking at the Pearl
Izumi Gel Lite gloves but heard alot of negative opinions on them. I know
that most opinions come from "unhappy campers", so I do take them with a
grain of salt.

What's y'all opinions on the differences between a full-fingered glove and
a
half-fingered glove? I was thinking that with the cooler weather coming
soon
(?) that I should buy a full-fingered glove now, then think about a
half-fingered next spring. Sounds logical...

What brands are you guys/gals satisfied with? I'm looking for comfort, and
durability, with costs in mind as well.

I go with full finger gloves regardless, because I like to keep the skin
that I have. I presently have a couple pair of Fox gloves. They are basic,
lightly padded in the palm, with an extra layer across the knuckles.

"Charles B. Summers, HOF." charles wrote in message
...
Guess I'll pick up another set of gloves since my cheapo K-Mart Bell
gloves have shredded, but I have no idea what to get. I was looking at the
Pearl Izumi Gel Lite gloves but heard alot of negative opinions on them. I
know that most opinions come from "unhappy campers", so I do take them
with a grain of salt.

What's y'all opinions on the differences between a full-fingered glove and
a half-fingered glove? I was thinking that with the cooler weather coming
soon (?) that I should buy a full-fingered glove now, then think about a
half-fingered next spring. Sounds logical...

What brands are you guys/gals satisfied with? I'm looking for comfort, and
durability, with costs in mind as well.

Thanks,
Charles

I use Fly Racing Moto-X gloves. They are 22 dollars a pair. Offer
excellent protection. And they are not heavy. They have excellent wrist
and hand protection.

TJ

On Sat, 24 Sep 2005 12:13:41 -0500, "Charles B. Summers, HOF."
charles wrote:

What's y'all opinions on the differences between a full-fingered glove and a
half-fingered glove? I was thinking that with the cooler weather coming soon
(?) that I should buy a full-fingered glove now, then think about a
half-fingered next spring. Sounds logical...

get a pair of full-fingers and a pair of half-fingered



What brands are you guys/gals satisfied with? I'm looking for comfort, and
durability, with costs in mind as well.

brands are bvllsh!t, get a pair that fits (period)



Thanks,
Charles


Peace,
Bill



The First law, Inertia: Unless acted upon by an outside force,
a body at rest tends to stay at rest,
and a body in motion tends to stay in motion.
Sir Isaac Newton

On Sat, 24 Sep 2005 12:13:41 -0500, Charles B. Summers, HOF. wrote:

What's y'all opinions on the differences between a full-fingered glove and a
half-fingered glove? I was thinking that with the cooler weather coming soon
(?) that I should buy a full-fingered glove now, then think about a
half-fingered next spring. Sounds logical...

What brands are you guys/gals satisfied with? I'm looking for comfort, and
durability, with costs in mind as well.

I always tend to go with full fingered for riding off-road. Just too many
things to damage the pinkies. I've never had a problem with my hands
getting too hot.

As for brands, I'm generally not impressed with 661 - they just don't seem
to last that well. The Fox gloves I bought last year seem to be lacking in
the quality department too, but it's mainly bits that are glued on,
rather than stitching. I was looking at the new Specialized Body Geometry
gloves, but don't like the fact that the palms aren't stitched or
pre-curved which means they ruck up a bit when gripping the bar. My next
glove of choice comes recommended by my brother - Troy Lee's.

If you've either got very small hands or very large hands... here's some for
$10.

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/137...ger-Gloves.htm


"bomba" wrote in message
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On Sat, 24 Sep 2005 12:13:41 -0500, Charles B. Summers, HOF. wrote:

What's y'all opinions on the differences between a full-fingered glove
and a
half-fingered glove? I was thinking that with the cooler weather coming
soon
(?) that I should buy a full-fingered glove now, then think about a
half-fingered next spring. Sounds logical...

What brands are you guys/gals satisfied with? I'm looking for comfort,
and
durability, with costs in mind as well.

I always tend to go with full fingered for riding off-road. Just too many
things to damage the pinkies. I've never had a problem with my hands
getting too hot.

As for brands, I'm generally not impressed with 661 - they just don't seem
to last that well. The Fox gloves I bought last year seem to be lacking in
the quality department too, but it's mainly bits that are glued on,
rather than stitching. I was looking at the new Specialized Body Geometry
gloves, but don't like the fact that the palms aren't stitched or
pre-curved which means they ruck up a bit when gripping the bar. My next
glove of choice comes recommended by my brother - Troy Lee's.

"Charles B. Summers, HOF." charles wrote in message
...
I was looking at the Pearl Izumi Gel Lite gloves but heard alot of
negative opinions on them. I know that most opinions come from "unhappy
campers", so I do take them with a grain of salt.

What's y'all opinions on the differences between a full-fingered glove and
a half-fingered glove? Thanks,
Charles

I've only been riding about a year, but my experiences with Pearl Izumi
products in general supports my basic attitude that you get what you pay
for. The PI jerseys that I have are superior to the other name brand and
store brand jerseys that I have. I have been wearing one pair of PI half
finger White Line gloves all summer and they have held up very well. I will
get something full finger for winter. You can find sales on some of the
websites if you shop a little. Also check http://www.mtbr.com/ for product
reviews.

gt