The GP Pro gloves are available in lots of different colors and size which should suit everyone’s needs. The colors on offer are black/white, grey/white, blue/white, and red/white. The sizes available are-3XL. As with all Alpinestars gloves ’d recommend you visit a retailer and try them on before buying to ensure they fit. The suggested retail price is $229.95. You could always go for used Alpinestars gloves on Ebay to save a bit of cash. The great thing about the GP Pro gloves is the variety of colors and sizes which is great if you have small hands. It should also be a consideration for the female bikers out there who are looking for gloves that fit a bit better than normal. It is possible to get woman’s Alpinestars gloves so please do not buy gloves that don’t have the desired fit.
In conclusion, the Alpinestars motorcycle gloves are one of the best models out there. You’ll find numerous Alpinestars GP Pro gloves reviews out there which all are complimentary. The only downside is the cost. If you want some serious protection for your driving experience the look no further.
2010年11月30日星期二
Scorpion Helmets in Hollywood
2010年11月28日星期日
Alpinestars SP1 gloves
The biggest difference you’ll find between the GP Tech gloves and other gloves in the same category such as the Held and Kushitani gloves is the wrist gauntlet. Rather than being made from leather its the moulded thermoplastic again which provides such a fantastic level of safety and protection for the rider. One other unique feature is the way the fingers are connected on the Alpinestars gloves. The third and fourth fingers are connected which is supposed to help prevent finger roll if you’re in an accident. A great deal of research has been done by Alpinestars gloves in this area hence this unique feature. I’m still not sure if this is present in the mid ranged gloves such as the Alpinestars SP1 gloves, I really have to check that out!
2010年11月25日星期四
Introduction of Alpinestars Gloves
Introduction of Alpinestars Gloves
The company started out way back in 1963 in Italy and started off making hiking and ski boots. They moved swiftly on to making boots for motocross racing. In the 1990’s the company really moved on and branched out into making protective jackets and gloves which we all know and have come to love today. You can also get a full leather suit for racing which is a bit pricey but it’s well worth the money if you can afford it. Personally I’ve got a few pairs of gloves and that’s about as far as the budget can stretch at the moment. I do have my eyes on a cool pair of Alpinestars Gloves boots and a leather jacket. One amazing fact I found out today is that Alpinestars used to make brand mountain bikes but unfortunately stopped production in 1996. They make amazing motocross gear so I can only imagine how wonderful the mountain bikes would have been. I wonder if they still sell them on Ebay. Worth a look later.
Anyway Alpinestars Gloves have offices in Tokyo and Los Angeles and of course they have a strong presence in Italy. Most of the research and development still takes place in Italy. The brand is today worn by MotoGP World Champions Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner so if you ever were in any doubt about the quality of Alpinestars gloves then that should set your mind at ease. Nicky Hayden wears the famous Alpinestars GP Tech gloves if you’re looking the buy the same pair. He’s also been known to wear the Alpinestars GP Pro gloves. The equipment is also used in Formula One and NASCAR with recent champions Fernando Alonso and Jimmie Johnson helping to develop the gear such as gloves, footwear, Nomex suits and even underwear. You can appreciate how fast these guys are going in their vehicles and so safety is one of the key features. This is where Alpinestars gloves and equipment really excel especially with the Alpinestars Alloy Gloves.
The company started out way back in 1963 in Italy and started off making hiking and ski boots. They moved swiftly on to making boots for motocross racing. In the 1990’s the company really moved on and branched out into making protective jackets and gloves which we all know and have come to love today. You can also get a full leather suit for racing which is a bit pricey but it’s well worth the money if you can afford it. Personally I’ve got a few pairs of gloves and that’s about as far as the budget can stretch at the moment. I do have my eyes on a cool pair of Alpinestars Gloves boots and a leather jacket. One amazing fact I found out today is that Alpinestars used to make brand mountain bikes but unfortunately stopped production in 1996. They make amazing motocross gear so I can only imagine how wonderful the mountain bikes would have been. I wonder if they still sell them on Ebay. Worth a look later.
Anyway Alpinestars Gloves have offices in Tokyo and Los Angeles and of course they have a strong presence in Italy. Most of the research and development still takes place in Italy. The brand is today worn by MotoGP World Champions Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner so if you ever were in any doubt about the quality of Alpinestars gloves then that should set your mind at ease. Nicky Hayden wears the famous Alpinestars GP Tech gloves if you’re looking the buy the same pair. He’s also been known to wear the Alpinestars GP Pro gloves. The equipment is also used in Formula One and NASCAR with recent champions Fernando Alonso and Jimmie Johnson helping to develop the gear such as gloves, footwear, Nomex suits and even underwear. You can appreciate how fast these guys are going in their vehicles and so safety is one of the key features. This is where Alpinestars gloves and equipment really excel especially with the Alpinestars Alloy Gloves.
2010年11月24日星期三
motorcycle gloves comments
motorcycle gloves comments:
Dainese blew these. Do they expect the girls who'd wear these to be gullible enough to pay such high price for an insufferable fit, to be unbreakable superwomen that need minimal protections, or to be discouraged by such joking treatment that they just stay away from serious riding!!?
I ordered these Alpinestars gloves at a Dainese store after trying the men's equivalent thinking that the women's would fit (slimmer palm, longer fingers) and look better. I received these in the mail and were shocked by their poor-fit and lack of protection.
Then what upsets me, as this happens with the majority of brands, is that the girl's design is such a cheat and downgrade from men's (supposedly comparable) versions of metal motorcycle gloves - at the same high price! The motorcycle gloves, except the knuckle plate and shield that deceivingly shine like Valentino Rossi's, they are soft everywhere else, not a bit of meaningful protection on finger joints, sides or wrists, the palms go completely thin and flimsy!
i should stick with men's track gloves and stay mindful of the inferior woman's gear.
The fingers are extremely short - especially the middle and index fingers - almost half an inch too short; yet the palm is really baggy. I have normally shaped hands that are in no way too slim or long, these gloves seem to have been made for
Neanderthals' hand shapes. I had them on for a ride out on the streets and my two fingers' tips went sore from wanting to poke through the Alpinestars motorcycle gloves, yet my palm did not have good contact with the handle bar due to bagginess. Small tightening traps cut too short (close to the palm) on the wrists, bothersome! The cuff strap, due to lack of insert or padding, are too soft and thin to control its proper tightening around the sleeves, either too loose or too restrictive.
Dainese blew these. Do they expect the girls who'd wear these to be gullible enough to pay such high price for an insufferable fit, to be unbreakable superwomen that need minimal protections, or to be discouraged by such joking treatment that they just stay away from serious riding!!?
I ordered these Alpinestars gloves at a Dainese store after trying the men's equivalent thinking that the women's would fit (slimmer palm, longer fingers) and look better. I received these in the mail and were shocked by their poor-fit and lack of protection.
Then what upsets me, as this happens with the majority of brands, is that the girl's design is such a cheat and downgrade from men's (supposedly comparable) versions of metal motorcycle gloves - at the same high price! The motorcycle gloves, except the knuckle plate and shield that deceivingly shine like Valentino Rossi's, they are soft everywhere else, not a bit of meaningful protection on finger joints, sides or wrists, the palms go completely thin and flimsy!
i should stick with men's track gloves and stay mindful of the inferior woman's gear.
The fingers are extremely short - especially the middle and index fingers - almost half an inch too short; yet the palm is really baggy. I have normally shaped hands that are in no way too slim or long, these gloves seem to have been made for
Neanderthals' hand shapes. I had them on for a ride out on the streets and my two fingers' tips went sore from wanting to poke through the Alpinestars motorcycle gloves, yet my palm did not have good contact with the handle bar due to bagginess. Small tightening traps cut too short (close to the palm) on the wrists, bothersome! The cuff strap, due to lack of insert or padding, are too soft and thin to control its proper tightening around the sleeves, either too loose or too restrictive.
2010年11月23日星期二
scorpion helmet buying guide
scorpion helmet buying guide
Let me dive in to what really jumps out at us about these five Scorpion helmets. I'll start with the universal features of each of the helmets:
one:With the exception of the scorpion EXO-400 which is a slightly round oval shape, every Scorpion helmet is an intermediate oval shape
*twoEverClear faceshield- this shield is optically correct and utilizes a fog-free technology and anti-scratch coating. It's also one of the strongest shields we've seen, made of strong polycarbonate.
*three: KwikWick liner- the cheek pads and helmet liner and made from a moisture-wicking material that pulls perspiration away from your face. These interiors breathe extremely well and are easy to remove and completely washable
four: SpeedShift system (except the modular scorpion EXO-900)- this quick-change shield system allows you to easily pop the shield on and off by turning a mechanism on each side of the helmet. No tools! It is one of the easiest shield-change systems we've seen.
To summarize:
In this video, we detail the five models of motorcycle helmets produced by Scorpion. We've seen some great products come from Scorpion in the last few years and judging by the reviews on our site, fellow riders are loving Scorpion helmets as well. Check out the HD video below.
Let me dive in to what really jumps out at us about these five Scorpion helmets. I'll start with the universal features of each of the helmets:
one:With the exception of the scorpion EXO-400 which is a slightly round oval shape, every Scorpion helmet is an intermediate oval shape
*twoEverClear faceshield- this shield is optically correct and utilizes a fog-free technology and anti-scratch coating. It's also one of the strongest shields we've seen, made of strong polycarbonate.
*three: KwikWick liner- the cheek pads and helmet liner and made from a moisture-wicking material that pulls perspiration away from your face. These interiors breathe extremely well and are easy to remove and completely washable
four: SpeedShift system (except the modular scorpion EXO-900)- this quick-change shield system allows you to easily pop the shield on and off by turning a mechanism on each side of the helmet. No tools! It is one of the easiest shield-change systems we've seen.
To summarize:
In this video, we detail the five models of motorcycle helmets produced by Scorpion. We've seen some great products come from Scorpion in the last few years and judging by the reviews on our site, fellow riders are loving Scorpion helmets as well. Check out the HD video below.
2010年11月22日星期一
Held Steve 2 Glove
Finally the long awaited Held Steve 2 Glove ($159) has arrived. Over the last few years the original Held Steve Glove has been a best seller for numerous reasons including comfort, functionality and bang for the buck factor. Its a great mid range touring or adventure touring glove from Held which will cover at least three seasons.
Check out the video above. We shot it with Tommy of Held USA at the Indy dealer show.
The motorcycle gloves has kangaroo leather palm, riveted heel studs and leather reinforced upper like the original Steve, but now with an updated design which will be more comfortable and protective. The Steve 2 also features a Nomex and Kevlar reinforced outer layer for further protection from a fall. The new Steve 2 has a grey palm, carbon reinforcement in the wrist and a left finger visor wiper which it did not have previously.
The Held Steve 2 Glove is available now at RevZilla.com.
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Check out the video above. We shot it with Tommy of Held USA at the Indy dealer show.
The motorcycle gloves has kangaroo leather palm, riveted heel studs and leather reinforced upper like the original Steve, but now with an updated design which will be more comfortable and protective. The Steve 2 also features a Nomex and Kevlar reinforced outer layer for further protection from a fall. The new Steve 2 has a grey palm, carbon reinforcement in the wrist and a left finger visor wiper which it did not have previously.
The Held Steve 2 Glove is available now at RevZilla.com.
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Scorpion EXO-750
Scorpion EXO-750 Vintage
The upgrades over the EXO-700 are what really sets this helmet apart. They integrated their AirFit helmet pump system, which is a push-button mechanism that inflates the cheek pads and neckroll to provide the snuggest, safest and most comfortable and secure fit. At the push of a second button, it quickly deflates and is easy to remove. Next, they upgraded the shell to meet ECE 22.05 certification, an upgraded safety standard in Europe. The last major upgrade is the locking shield mechanism, a switch on the side of the helmet that pulls the shield flush to the shell ensuring no wind or water can penetrate.
Scorpion EXO-750 Eternity
We think this helmet stacks up extremely well against similarly-priced helmets. It packs in a ton of features that you generally don't see in other helmets in this range. To see what the EXO-750 competes with, check out our Sportbike Helmets segment at RevZilla.com
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The upgrades over the EXO-700 are what really sets this helmet apart. They integrated their AirFit helmet pump system, which is a push-button mechanism that inflates the cheek pads and neckroll to provide the snuggest, safest and most comfortable and secure fit. At the push of a second button, it quickly deflates and is easy to remove. Next, they upgraded the shell to meet ECE 22.05 certification, an upgraded safety standard in Europe. The last major upgrade is the locking shield mechanism, a switch on the side of the helmet that pulls the shield flush to the shell ensuring no wind or water can penetrate.
Scorpion EXO-750 Eternity
We think this helmet stacks up extremely well against similarly-priced helmets. It packs in a ton of features that you generally don't see in other helmets in this range. To see what the EXO-750 competes with, check out our Sportbike Helmets segment at RevZilla.com
http://www.x-ck.com
Scorpion Helmets EXO-750
Scorpion Helmets EXO-750
Scorpion Helmets, innovative since they came through the gates about five years ago, took the excellent design of their mid-level EXO-700 sportbike helmet, made significant upgrades and rolled out the Scorpion EXO-750 Helmet. Scorpion continues to impress us with the level of technicality they are able to pack into helmets that come in at the sub-$300 price point and the EXO-750 stays true to this. It is a great choice for the sportbike rider looking for a lid that offers excellent performance, ventilation, stability and comfort.
Built with a Fiberglass/Kevlar Matrix shell, the EXO-750 is wind-tunnel tested for aerodynamics and offers an extremely stable and quiet ride. The chin bar is lined with EPS, an extremely rigid and resilient closed-cell foam that provides added protection. Of course, there is the trifecta of Scorpion stock features: the KwikWick removable washable moisture-wicking liner that breathes extremely well and provides excellent comfort; the EverClear fog-free faceshield, which is optically correct and treated with an anti-scratch hardened coating; and the SpeedShift quick-change shield system, one of the simplest shield change mechanisms we've seen which requires a simple quarter-turn of a knob on either side and the shield pops right off.
http://www.x-ck.com
Scorpion Helmets, innovative since they came through the gates about five years ago, took the excellent design of their mid-level EXO-700 sportbike helmet, made significant upgrades and rolled out the Scorpion EXO-750 Helmet. Scorpion continues to impress us with the level of technicality they are able to pack into helmets that come in at the sub-$300 price point and the EXO-750 stays true to this. It is a great choice for the sportbike rider looking for a lid that offers excellent performance, ventilation, stability and comfort.
Built with a Fiberglass/Kevlar Matrix shell, the EXO-750 is wind-tunnel tested for aerodynamics and offers an extremely stable and quiet ride. The chin bar is lined with EPS, an extremely rigid and resilient closed-cell foam that provides added protection. Of course, there is the trifecta of Scorpion stock features: the KwikWick removable washable moisture-wicking liner that breathes extremely well and provides excellent comfort; the EverClear fog-free faceshield, which is optically correct and treated with an anti-scratch hardened coating; and the SpeedShift quick-change shield system, one of the simplest shield change mechanisms we've seen which requires a simple quarter-turn of a knob on either side and the shield pops right off.
http://www.x-ck.com
2010年11月4日星期四
Scorpion Helmets
Scorpion Helmets have a way of staying ahead of the game with their creative designs. In all, Scorpion Helmets are your best choices, you really worth it!
Many helmet brands simply private-label helmets purchased from generic mass manufacturers. And most other helmet brands sub-contract major portions of their manufacturing to smaller vendors. Scorpion does not-because we want to control every operation, every detail, to insure optimum quality, confidence-inspiring integrity and utmost efficiency.
The U.S. headquarters (The Nest) for Scorpion Sports is located in Lake Forest, CA. The 37,700 sq. ft. nerve center and warehouse includes the latest computerized technology for order entry, inventory management, customer service and order tracking. Dealer orders can be easily placed anytime on the website, or over the phone during business hours. And each order can be tracked online until it arrives at any dealership in America.
Many helmet brands simply private-label helmets purchased from generic mass manufacturers. And most other helmet brands sub-contract major portions of their manufacturing to smaller vendors. Scorpion does not-because we want to control every operation, every detail, to insure optimum quality, confidence-inspiring integrity and utmost efficiency.
The U.S. headquarters (The Nest) for Scorpion Sports is located in Lake Forest, CA. The 37,700 sq. ft. nerve center and warehouse includes the latest computerized technology for order entry, inventory management, customer service and order tracking. Dealer orders can be easily placed anytime on the website, or over the phone during business hours. And each order can be tracked online until it arrives at any dealership in America.
2010年11月1日星期一
Scorpion Helmets are your best choices
Scorpion Helmets are your best choices!
Scorpion Helmets are your best choicesScorpionExo? is, quite simply, the next wave in motorcycle helmet and protective gear design and manufacturing. ScorpionExo? Helmets are engineered by some of the world's most sought-after helmet designers, with over 178 years of cumulative experience. And their wild, innovative graphic designs are created in hotbeds of extreme-sports creativity all over the world, from Europe to Southern California, to stay two steps ahead in this fast-moving field.
The Scorpion Sports factory—The Big Nest—is a state-of-the-art, 810,000 sq. ft. campus, staffed by as many as 400 skilled technicians, each dedicated to crafting the world's best protective headgear. Almost every operation needed to create world-class helmets is located on this one amazing facility, including both fiberglass/Kevlar? and polycarbonate shell molding, EPS liner manufacturing, liner sewing, water-decal production, clean-room paint booths, drying rooms, assembly, packaging and shipping.
Many helmet brands simply private-label helmets purchased from generic mass manufacturers. And most other helmet brands sub-contract major portions of their manufacturing to smaller vendors. Scorpion does not-because we want to control every operation, every detail, to insure optimum quality, confidence-inspiring integrity and utmost efficiency.
The U.S. headquarters (The Nest) for Scorpion Sports is located in Lake Forest, CA. The 37,700 sq. ft. nerve center and warehouse includes the latest computerized technology for order entry, inventory management, customer service and order tracking. Dealer orders can be easily placed anytime on the website, or over the phone during business hours. And each order can be tracked online until it arrives at any dealership in America.
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