06-25-2015, 11:05 PM
I have not used leather gloves in years and feel that any type of leather glove is a complete no go. There is WAY too much variability in the quality and thickness of leather. leather loses a significant amount of it's tensile strength after a few wet/dry cycles (sweat/rain). Even a pair of $300 Held, or the best Lee Parks gloves will be significantly weakened after just one riding season and leather is prone to drying, cracking and fading as 99% of us do not routinely care for leather the way it should be treated with cleaners, conditioners, avoiding UV rays, etc. Leather gloves take hours to dry once soaked too. The Moto GP guys use leather because they get a brand new set every week.
The cheapo nylon gloves (i.e. Joe Rocket, Icon, etc) are as good as tissue paper and shred easily. Absolute junk.
I will only ever use Motoport Kevlar gloves. They are the best gloves money can buy, period.
Kevlar is not affected by wet/dry cycles, it does not soak up water like leather and they are usually 100% dry within 30 minutes after the rain stops, they require no attention, and they are machine washable.
The are pricey at $170, however a pair should last many years. I have two summer pair and a winter pair. I have used the same summer pair for 95% of my riding (commuting, Motocross, long distance touring) during the last 3 years and they literally still look brand new.
As a healthcare provider, my career depends on me being able to use my hands well. Therefore, nothing but Kevlar will ever cover my hands on a motorcycle until something better is discovered.
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The cheapo nylon gloves (i.e. Joe Rocket, Icon, etc) are as good as tissue paper and shred easily. Absolute junk.
I will only ever use Motoport Kevlar gloves. They are the best gloves money can buy, period.
Kevlar is not affected by wet/dry cycles, it does not soak up water like leather and they are usually 100% dry within 30 minutes after the rain stops, they require no attention, and they are machine washable.
The are pricey at $170, however a pair should last many years. I have two summer pair and a winter pair. I have used the same summer pair for 95% of my riding (commuting, Motocross, long distance touring) during the last 3 years and they literally still look brand new.
As a healthcare provider, my career depends on me being able to use my hands well. Therefore, nothing but Kevlar will ever cover my hands on a motorcycle until something better is discovered.
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