What gloves for trailriding?

[Nick JacksonMember]

I normally wear Fox Dirt paw gloves as they are cheap and …… That’s it really !!

On a recent ride spud was raving about his new pro grip gloves and I trashed yet another pair of dirt paws after a little off. In 2 years I’ve got through about 4 pairs and now want a better glove.

So who wears what and why ?

Cheers

Nick

[Dwayne OMember]

I reckon the Dirtpaws are hard to beat for value,,,,
I find them the most comfortable straight up first time I put em on

Have tried other brands & next set will be Dirtpaws again I`m afraid :whistle:

[Aaron WildeMember]

I have used Dirt Paw and Polar Paw . The polar ones were a bit thicker as I was wearing through the grip area at an alarming rate. I seem to wear them through where they only have one layer so don’t get more longevity as a result of the dual layer. The latest fox ones I have have plastic on the knuckles but the grip has still worn through. I think they could all do with stronger lining on the grip. You have to be a bit careful with some types of elastic as I glanced the header with the glove while repairing a damaged radiator and it melted and virtually stuffed a new pair of gloves.

[MalMember]

I was using some Thor brand gloves for a while but they stretched easily and bunched up in my hand.

sb250y put me onto the Fox Bomber gloves. They are a bit expensive but seem really strong and super comfy so far. I’ve had them for about 6 months now.

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Fox-Bomber-Gloves-Black-2011.html

[StuartMember]

mal5.1 wrote:

I was using some Thor brand gloves for a while but they stretched easily and bunched up in my hand.

sb250y put me onto the Fox Bomber gloves. They are a bit expensive but seem really strong and super comfy so far. I’ve had them for about 6 months now.

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Fox-Bomber-Gloves-Black-2011.html

I’m currently using Fox Platinums, single layer palm minimises bunching & reducing blisters, they too are at the premium end of the glove scale. Although I managed to pick a couple of pairs up 60% of retail locally to be used on a small ride I’ve got coming up in the next couple of weeks

[Nick JacksonMember]

Aaron wrote:

I have used Dirt Paw and Polar Paw . The polar ones were a bit thicker as I was wearing through the grip area at an alarming rate. I seem to wear them through where they only have one layer so don’t get more longevity as a result of the dual layer. The latest fox ones I have have plastic on the knuckles but the grip has still worn through. I think they could all do with stronger lining on the grip. You have to be a bit careful with some types of elastic as I glanced the header with the glove while repairing a damaged radiator and it melted and virtually stuffed a new pair of gloves.

Same as mate , the grip area wears very fast with the dirt paw.

I’ll have a look at the Bombers and platinum. Cheers

Anyone used the pro grip ?

[StuartMember]

badbowie got a deal on Progrip gear 12 months ago, he said it was good gear.

Recently I bought the 2011 pant & jersey, no gloves. Seem that the quality has dropped alot in 12 months, if I wear the gear I bought it would be a once off as it is such average quality.

If these are the glove I’d stay away as the match the other crap I bought cheap

http://amawarehouse.com.au/progrip-2011-flash-glove-blk-p-24697.html

[GregMember]

sb_250y wrote:

mal5.1 wrote:

I was using some Thor brand gloves for a while but they stretched easily and bunched up in my hand.

sb250y put me onto the Fox Bomber gloves. They are a bit expensive but seem really strong and super comfy so far. I’ve had them for about 6 months now.

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Fox-Bomber-Gloves-Black-2011.html

I’m currently using Fox Platinums, single layer palm minimises bunching & reducing blisters, they too are at the premium end of the glove scale. Although I managed to pick a couple of pairs up 60% of retail locally to be used on a small ride I’ve got coming up in the next couple of weeks

Small ride the australian safari eh? You might need more than one pair as you are riding a Honda ( more powerful than a WR ) I read your blurp on the GHR site

Good luck

Nick learn to tuck your hands up when you crash mate :whistle: Gloves are a very personal thing I reckon best pair I have ever had were a pair of shift ones. SB is right about the bunching especially for long stints like the safari. Gloves are like helmets different shapes, wants, uses, expectations etc
I have a couple of pairs of thors they are ok, with so many new ones around and ones I like getting superseded it’s hard ti recommend :laugh:
Will watch with interest as to what you buy and if you like them will get the same (unless they are like the trillion dollar goggles or the billion dollar ADV gloves :laugh: )

TB

[StuartMember]

Trailboss wrote:

sb_250y wrote:

mal5.1 wrote:

I was using some Thor brand gloves for a while but they stretched easily and bunched up in my hand.

sb250y put me onto the Fox Bomber gloves. They are a bit expensive but seem really strong and super comfy so far. I’ve had them for about 6 months now.

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Fox-Bomber-Gloves-Black-2011.html

I’m currently using Fox Platinums, single layer palm minimises bunching & reducing blisters, they too are at the premium end of the glove scale. Although I managed to pick a couple of pairs up 60% of retail locally to be used on a small ride I’ve got coming up in the next couple of weeks

Small ride the australian safari eh? You might need more than one pair as you are riding a Honda ( more powerful than a WR ) I read your blurp on the GHR site

Good luck

Nick learn to tuck your hands up when you crash mate :whistle: Gloves are a very personal thing I reckon best pair I have ever had were a pair of shift ones. SB is right about the bunching especially for long stints like the safari. Gloves are like helmets different shapes, wants, uses, expectations etc
I have a couple of pairs of thors they are ok, with so many new ones around and ones I like getting superseded it’s hard ti recommend :laugh:
Will watch with interest as to what you buy and if you like them will get the same (unless they are like the trillion dollar goggles or the billion dollar ADV gloves :laugh: )

TB

Thread Hi jack

It’s a low key affair, I don’t need to sell myself to anyone.

Anyway I ride a WR that hasn’t ever needed a Mac Gyver moment & the rest of the stuff is B/S, I’ll just stick the the facts.

Their media man hasn’t posted my photo up yet either.

On Topic

I’ve packed 4 pairs of Platinums, 2 pairs of Polar Paws for early morning transports & a pair of ADV gloves & 4 pairs kevlar liners (the reason behind wearing Platinums). Think I’ve got it all covered.

[GregMember]

sb_250y wrote:

Trailboss wrote:

sb_250y wrote:

mal5.1 wrote:

I was using some Thor brand gloves for a while but they stretched easily and bunched up in my hand.

sb250y put me onto the Fox Bomber gloves. They are a bit expensive but seem really strong and super comfy so far. I’ve had them for about 6 months now.

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Fox-Bomber-Gloves-Black-2011.html

I’m currently using Fox Platinums, single layer palm minimises bunching & reducing blisters, they too are at the premium end of the glove scale. Although I managed to pick a couple of pairs up 60% of retail locally to be used on a small ride I’ve got coming up in the next couple of weeks

Small ride the australian safari eh? You might need more than one pair as you are riding a Honda ( more powerful than a WR ) I read your blurp on the GHR site

Good luck

Nick learn to tuck your hands up when you crash mate :whistle: Gloves are a very personal thing I reckon best pair I have ever had were a pair of shift ones. SB is right about the bunching especially for long stints like the safari. Gloves are like helmets different shapes, wants, uses, expectations etc
I have a couple of pairs of thors they are ok, with so many new ones around and ones I like getting superseded it’s hard ti recommend :laugh:
Will watch with interest as to what you buy and if you like them will get the same (unless they are like the trillion dollar goggles or the billion dollar ADV gloves :laugh: )

TB

Thread Hi jack

It’s a low key affair, I don’t need to sell myself to anyone.

Anyway I ride a WR that hasn’t ever needed a Mac Gyver moment & the rest of the stuff is B/S, I’ll just stick the the facts.

Their media man hasn’t posted my photo up yet either.

On Topic

I’ve packed 4 pairs of Platinums, 2 pairs of Polar Paws for early morning transports & a pair of ADV gloves & 4 pairs kevlar liners (the reason behind wearing Platinums). Think I’ve got it all covered.

Thread hi jack

It was your little hints on the site (tonights was the 2nd I spotted) that reminded me and started me looking at the GHR site. I reckoned it was the penguins hype that had done the media thing :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: On your 40th and a finish would be awesome. They are a few off us here that watch the safari with interest all days it’s on and having someone we know in it will be good. As you know I kept in touch with your bro at the condo as Crash and I like the big races. And they are the team to do it with I reckon bike brand aside being on the power of dreams is just a bonus :laugh:

On topic as you put it

You seem to have all your bases covered as far as the safari goes, are they the Ballards Kevlar inners? Do you find they bunch? I tried them years ago when I went to the Cape

TB

[StuartMember]

Trailboss wrote:

sb_250y wrote:

Trailboss wrote:

sb_250y wrote:

mal5.1 wrote:

I was using some Thor brand gloves for a while but they stretched easily and bunched up in my hand.

sb250y put me onto the Fox Bomber gloves. They are a bit expensive but seem really strong and super comfy so far. I’ve had them for about 6 months now.

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Fox-Bomber-Gloves-Black-2011.html

I’m currently using Fox Platinums, single layer palm minimises bunching & reducing blisters, they too are at the premium end of the glove scale. Although I managed to pick a couple of pairs up 60% of retail locally to be used on a small ride I’ve got coming up in the next couple of weeks

Small ride the australian safari eh? You might need more than one pair as you are riding a Honda ( more powerful than a WR ) I read your blurp on the GHR site

Good luck

Nick learn to tuck your hands up when you crash mate :whistle: Gloves are a very personal thing I reckon best pair I have ever had were a pair of shift ones. SB is right about the bunching especially for long stints like the safari. Gloves are like helmets different shapes, wants, uses, expectations etc
I have a couple of pairs of thors they are ok, with so many new ones around and ones I like getting superseded it’s hard ti recommend :laugh:
Will watch with interest as to what you buy and if you like them will get the same (unless they are like the trillion dollar goggles or the billion dollar ADV gloves :laugh: )

TB

Thread Hi jack

It’s a low key affair, I don’t need to sell myself to anyone.

Anyway I ride a WR that hasn’t ever needed a Mac Gyver moment & the rest of the stuff is B/S, I’ll just stick the the facts.

Their media man hasn’t posted my photo up yet either.

On Topic

I’ve packed 4 pairs of Platinums, 2 pairs of Polar Paws for early morning transports & a pair of ADV gloves & 4 pairs kevlar liners (the reason behind wearing Platinums). Think I’ve got it all covered.

Thread hi jack

It was your little hints on the site (tonights was the 2nd I spotted) that reminded me and started me looking at the GHR site. I reckoned it was the penguins hype that had done the media thing :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: On your 40th and a finish would be awesome. They are a few off us here that watch the safari with interest all days it’s on and having someone we know in it will be good. As you know I kept in touch with your bro at the condo as Crash and I like the big races. And they are the team to do it with I reckon bike brand aside being on the power of dreams is just a bonus :laugh:

On topic as you put it

You seem to have all your bases covered as far as the safari goes, are they the Ballards Kevlar inners? Do you find they bunch? I tried them years ago when I went to the Cape

TB

Ballards, Bikebiz, MCAS all the kevlars are the same brand, think the secret is to wear new tight fitting Kevlars & ditch them when they stretch.

I wore a set of Dirt Paws once after wearing Platinums, felt as though I had oversized grips fitted.

badbowie & I’ve worn them since his first Finke, no blisters as yet.

The Media man posted up their riders list on ADV in the 2011 thread

[MalMember]

Welcome to the ‘Who can stack the most quotes into a reply’ thread. :laugh:

[GregMember]

mal5.1 wrote:

Welcome to the ‘Who can stack the most quotes into a reply’ thread. :laugh:

:laugh: I was going to say that having tight inners would be the answer to the bunching but I couldn’t bring myself to quote the quote again and then you posted the above :laugh:

TB

[James RookyardMember]

Pawtectors for me at the moment. No real loyalty to any brand though. I tend to wear em right out and I reckon grips are at there best when they are worn down to the bars on the ends. Its all personal I suppose.

[scott bockingMember]

After three years service I recently bought a second pair of bombers. I give them a big rap.

STM

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