Help chose my next glove

I can recommend Spidi Carbo 3. Best gloves I ever had. 2nd Dainese Full Metal RS - I used these for like 5 years, used up 2 pairs, had around 5 crashes in it (~100 mph each) and never had any hand. injury. Expensive but it pays off, rly. Especially if you are going to race quite often.

 

My hands sweat badly and sweat kills leather so I go through at least one pair per season. I've had everything from Kushitani to Helds, Alpinestars, Knox, AGV and others I'm sure. The gloves that lasted the longest and held up best for me are RS Taichi gp-evo's. They also fit me perfect and are as soft as a babys butt! The Handroids or Biomech's are nice too.

 

This might help with making your gloves last longer -

When you ride, all of the sweat, along with the oils, acids and salts contained in your sweat will soak into the leather. After a while this built up sweat contamination may cause the leather to fail prematurely. You should wash your gloves with soap and water to remove this sweat build up.
After riding, let your gloves breathe and dry out. Do not store them in a closed container, jacket pocket, helmet or tank bag.
Held recommends washing and conditioning gloves at least once a year. And more often if you sweat heavy, ride in a hot climate, notice salt rings (white stains) or discoloration from repeatedly being soaked with sweat, if the leather gets hard or stiff, or if you begin to notice a smell from the gloves.
And here is how to do it!
• Rinse the gloves with clean water (do not use high pressure). You may also soak the gloves for awhile in clear water to loosen up and draw the sweat out of the gloves.
• Wash the inside of the gloves with soap and water. Dilute soap in the water; do not apply soap concentrate directly into gloves. Regular antibacterial liquid hand soap works well. Allow the gloves to soak in the soapy water.
• Using your hands, work the inside surfaces of the gloves. Rinse and repeat as needed until you are satisfied that the gloves are clean. Rinse the gloves thoroughly.
• Use your fingers and hands, starting at the finger tips and working down, press or squeeze the water out of the gloves. Do not twist or wring the gloves when wet; this may distort the shape and fit of the gloves.
• For gloves with Kevlar or padding, you may want to place a small folded towel in the gloves and press the water out of those areas.
• Allow the gloves to dry slowly. Do not place in direct sunlight or expose to high heat. Lying in front of a fan in the garage is a good place.
• Just before the gloves are completely dry, put the gloves on and shape them to your hand while damp. Remove the gloves, trying to keep this hand shape in the gloves. Allow to continue drying.
• After the gloves are completely dry, apply a good quality leather conditioner. This is important because properly treated and conditioned (oiled) leather will breathe and the internal micro fibers will move freely in the leather. Use a good quality leather conditioner that will allow the leather to breathe. Apply conditioner generously and rub into the leather. Allow the conditioner to soak into the gloves and reapply (you can do this in the sun).
• Wipe off any excess conditioner and make sure the gloves are not slick on the motorcycle controls.

 

My Taichi EVO's are gonna get some love. Thanks finny47!!!

 

i like my spidi's

 

Let's put it this way - after 2 seasons, my Handroids split at the finger (1st Gen). I emailed Knox with pics, and they sent me a new pair FREE. That says a lot about them standing behind their product....

 

Guess I'll have to try that as well!

 

It's time to upgrade my gloves and I found this thread very useful. Thank you.
Just a quick question, I'm currently using A* SP2 large. What size should I get the Handroid? I know that f.ex A* tech should be one size larger.

 

Check out Hazardous Racing gauntlets. The quality is awesome, and looks to cost less than comparable options.

 

The Handroid fits a little loose once it breaks in because of the kangaroo palm. Take a quick measurement of your hand - soft tape measure around the palm, in the largest area just above your thumb.

 

Thanks, I already ordered XL based on some online research. Btw, few days ago I wrote an email to STG with some other questions and never got a response ...