(Lake Forest, CA April 29, 2010) What is it about skulls? Whether it was the skull and crossbones flag pirates on the Spanish Main used to signal no quarter or the warning label on a poison bottle, skulls have historically been used to instill fear and serve as a warning to steer clear! The same message applies to Scorpion's all-new SkullBucket ExoWear™ jacket and matching EXO 400 series helmets. Flying the SkullBucket flag serves as a warning to urban warriors on the mean streets that no quarter will be asked... or given!
The Scorpion helmets is as tough as it looks. Starting with a 600 Denier outershell, the jacket gets ballistic nylon panels in the high impact areas, further bolstered by CE-approved armor at the elbows and shoulders. There is also a full length back protector compartment, complete with a P.E. foam pad. Beyond the body armor, the water-resistant polyurethane coated fabric works in conjunction with a removable full sleeve EverHeat™ thermal liner to keep riders warm and dry even when Mother Nature decides to unleash her wrath.
In addition to the overtly menacing exterior, subtle refinements abound. There are two generous hand warmer pockets as well as an interior storage pocket. Reflective trim has been incorporated on the arms and back of the jacket for improved night-time visibility. Additional highlights include snap-operated arm adjustment tabs to keep sleeves from flapping at triple digit speeds and belt loop tabs for pant attachment.
Just like the original Jolly Roger pirate flag, the SkullBucket jacket comes in a menacing black and white to strike fear into the hearts of fat merchant men. Speaking of which, sizes range from S up through XXL! If you are looking to take no prisoners, score a SkullBucket jacket and matching helmet without having to pay a pirates ransom.
2011年2月11日星期五
Buying the right size of Alpinestars Alloy Gloves
What do the Alpinestars Gloves bring to the table? Well they are deerskin road gloves which are designed with comfort in mind so the usual ventilation is provided as you’d expect from all Alpinestars gloves. The palm is made from deerskin with additional reinforcements throughout the glove made from leather. The knuckles are protected with molded leather with a flexible open-back design.
As I’ve mentioned a few times with Alpinestars gloves you may have problems with sizing. The Alpinestars SP-1 gloves seem to be OK in this respect but the Alpinestars gloves seem to suffer from the same sizing issues. I usually buy a medium size to fit my hands but these gloves are a little smaller made than normal. The fit is quite snug at first but with wear and tear they loosen off to be a bit more of a comfortable fit. You really need to go in to a store selling Alpinestars gloves to get a proper feel as to what size will fit your hands. If you feel that the fit is too snug then why not go for a size bigger than you normally wear. Always keep in mind that the gloves will loosen off with wear so don’t buy gloves that are too big. The other issue I had with these gloves is that sometimes the ventilation works a little too well leaving my hands cold. You may find that in certain temperatures these gloves aren’t completely suitable for your needs. The last thing you want is to be speeding down the road with your hands like icicles. So again I would take a look in store and see if these gloves are for you. They are much cheaper than the Alpinestars GP Tech gloves I reviewed earlier. The great thing about the Alloy gloves is that there is a matching jacket to go with the gloves is you’re a fashion conscience biker. You get gloves and the jacket to match your outfit.
In conclusion the Alpinestars gloves are a good buy but make sure you try them out in store first. I also recommend that you don’t leave them lying around especially if you’re biking around Italy!
As I’ve mentioned a few times with Alpinestars gloves you may have problems with sizing. The Alpinestars SP-1 gloves seem to be OK in this respect but the Alpinestars gloves seem to suffer from the same sizing issues. I usually buy a medium size to fit my hands but these gloves are a little smaller made than normal. The fit is quite snug at first but with wear and tear they loosen off to be a bit more of a comfortable fit. You really need to go in to a store selling Alpinestars gloves to get a proper feel as to what size will fit your hands. If you feel that the fit is too snug then why not go for a size bigger than you normally wear. Always keep in mind that the gloves will loosen off with wear so don’t buy gloves that are too big. The other issue I had with these gloves is that sometimes the ventilation works a little too well leaving my hands cold. You may find that in certain temperatures these gloves aren’t completely suitable for your needs. The last thing you want is to be speeding down the road with your hands like icicles. So again I would take a look in store and see if these gloves are for you. They are much cheaper than the Alpinestars GP Tech gloves I reviewed earlier. The great thing about the Alloy gloves is that there is a matching jacket to go with the gloves is you’re a fashion conscience biker. You get gloves and the jacket to match your outfit.
In conclusion the Alpinestars gloves are a good buy but make sure you try them out in store first. I also recommend that you don’t leave them lying around especially if you’re biking around Italy!
Alpinestars Alloy Gloves
Alpinestars Gloves are another fine additional to the Alpinestars gloves range. I personally own a pair of these gloves and can testify to their durability and value for money. I actually bought these gloves back in 2006 along with the matching Alloy jacket. They lasted me over 3 years before I had to get a new pair. Well that’s actually a lie. The true story is that I lost them on a biking trip to Italy. I had saved up the whole summer to ride through Europe with my final destination set to be Italy. I couldn’t wait to go on the trip and feel the warm sun beating down on me as I rode through the wonderful cities on offer. Anyway to cut a long story short I think someone stole my gloves when I stopped for some lunch. I didn’t leave them long and by the time I came back someone was off with them. So I guess that’s a good recommendation for the Alpinestars Gloves that someone’s willing to go to the lengths of actually stealing them because they are so desirable.
New features of Alpinestars SP-1
The main difference I have noticed with the Alpinestars motorcycle gloves is with the finish. Incidentally these gloves are also marketed as Alpinestars gloves just in case you were wondering they are the same thing! So the finish, compared to the Alpinestars gloves or Alpinestars GP Tech gloves the finish is a bit cheap. You may find that there are long threads hanging or the leather has not quite been cut to the fit you would expect. I guess Alpinestars can get away with it since its been marketed as a mid range glove. If you can live with the inferior finish then there is no reason not to buy these gloves. They will provide you with an excellent level of protection and come at a fantastic price. The cheapest I have seen the Alpinestars SP1 gloves are about $100 and its a great bargain at that price.
Alpinestars gloves are also on the market. You’ll also find them listed as Alpinestars SP-2 gloves and are very similar to the SP1 model but are even cheaper.
The SP-1 range also come in Alpinestars gloves Stella SP-1 format which is directed completely at the female market. It’s touted as having a cut specifically to fit a ladies hand and so it will fit much better.
Alpinestars gloves are also on the market. You’ll also find them listed as Alpinestars SP-2 gloves and are very similar to the SP1 model but are even cheaper.
The SP-1 range also come in Alpinestars gloves Stella SP-1 format which is directed completely at the female market. It’s touted as having a cut specifically to fit a ladies hand and so it will fit much better.
Alpinestars SP-1 Gloves
Most of the Alpinestars gloves I have looked at so far have been pretty much at the top of the range. I hope I haven’t scared anyone off with the cost of these gloves. There are so called mid ranged biking gloves out there if that’s what you’re after. I know not everyone has $300 to spend on a pair of gloves so if you’re looking for that Alpinestars quality but your budget doesn’t quite stretch that far how about going for the Alpinestars gloves? They are aimed at general road use, you won’t catch any of the big named MotoGP stars using them but then hey how many of us are going to get to that level? Not me I know that much! Don’t let the ‘mid-range’ tag full you into thinking that you’re buying an inferior product though. They are stunning looking gloves and will provide you with an exceptionally high level of protection no matter what type of vehicle you’re on.
The Alpinestars motorcycle gloves are constructed from leather and the thickness of the leather varies from point to point on the gloves. Obviously the areas which require most protection have the thickest area of leather. Kevlar is also present which acts as additional abrasion resistance for that top quality protection. The knuckles are made up of carbon fiber and carbon fiber sliders are also present and correct on the fingers. As standard on the Alpinestars gloves these days is the ventilation holes to let a little air in to your hands for those long summer rides. These are present on the fingers and the wrist area. The wrist gauntlet is also rather familiar as it is the standard dual Velcro closure. The fit of these gloves is excellent and comes in various different sizes so you should find a pair to suit your needs. It is possible to get small Alpinestars gloves as I know this is a common query especially with the Alpinestars Alloy Gloves.
The Alpinestars motorcycle gloves are constructed from leather and the thickness of the leather varies from point to point on the gloves. Obviously the areas which require most protection have the thickest area of leather. Kevlar is also present which acts as additional abrasion resistance for that top quality protection. The knuckles are made up of carbon fiber and carbon fiber sliders are also present and correct on the fingers. As standard on the Alpinestars gloves these days is the ventilation holes to let a little air in to your hands for those long summer rides. These are present on the fingers and the wrist area. The wrist gauntlet is also rather familiar as it is the standard dual Velcro closure. The fit of these gloves is excellent and comes in various different sizes so you should find a pair to suit your needs. It is possible to get small Alpinestars gloves as I know this is a common query especially with the Alpinestars Alloy Gloves.
Scorpion Helmets in Hollywood
Dean McDermott, co-star of the Tori & Dean show featured on the Oxygen Channel, isn't your average Hollywood TV celebrity. He's as much a Scorpion motorcycle helmets enthusiast as the rest of us. He's been riding bikes since the ripe age of 12 and recently got the urge to take to the race track. So 'Scorpion USA' hooked him up with a full-custom race suit and helmets to get the job done. He now has his WERA racing license and has been chiseling his knee-dragging skills ever since. He's getting faster and part of that process is tossing the bike along the way. He's walked away from 2 crashes. One at low speed and another at over 100mph when the front end pushed out. Take a journey through Dean's trials and tribulations in trying to balance family and his need for speed by browsing through the below video's and tune in to the new season of "Tori & Dean - Home Sweet Hollywood" on the Oxygen Channel.
Buying guides of Alpinestars GP Pro
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.
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.
Right Alpinestars GP Pro, fit your hands!
The fit of these Alpinestars gloves is described as being ’snug’ although I haven’t heard as many reports with sizing issues with the GP Tech gloves. Suppliers tend to recommend buying GP Tech gloves in a size smaller than normal but there is no such recommendation with the GP Pro gloves. GP Tech gloves sizing issues exist! Although don’t knock them, if Fernando Alonso uses these gloves then you can’t write them off!
The control and feel of the GP Pro gloves are excellent so you won’t feel like you have to break them in. They will no doubt loosen off a bit during wearing. GP Pro gloves may stretch during wear but you have options such as the wrist strap with which to adjust the fit and make sure they are a good fit on your fingers.
I have heard a few complaints about the leather bridge used to join the pinky and ring finger but that can easily be remedied by cutting the bridge that ties the two fingers together. I wouldn’t recommend doing this unless you’re seriously unsatisfied with your Alpinestars gloves. It is a safety feature after all so it is there for your protection. I’m not sure if this feature is present in the mid-range Alpinestars motorcycle gloves maybe one of you guys can help me out with that one?
The control and feel of the GP Pro gloves are excellent so you won’t feel like you have to break them in. They will no doubt loosen off a bit during wearing. GP Pro gloves may stretch during wear but you have options such as the wrist strap with which to adjust the fit and make sure they are a good fit on your fingers.
I have heard a few complaints about the leather bridge used to join the pinky and ring finger but that can easily be remedied by cutting the bridge that ties the two fingers together. I wouldn’t recommend doing this unless you’re seriously unsatisfied with your Alpinestars gloves. It is a safety feature after all so it is there for your protection. I’m not sure if this feature is present in the mid-range Alpinestars motorcycle gloves maybe one of you guys can help me out with that one?
The features of Alpinestars GP Pro Gloves
One of my favorite type of Alpinestars gloves on the market is undoubtedly the GP Pro. Alpinestars GP Pro gloves are worn by various MotoGP and World Superbike champions such as Casey Stoner, Ben Spies, Nicky Harden and of course Noriyuki Haga. With a line up like that you know these gloves are serious quality. The GP Pro gloves differ slightly from the Alpinestars motorcycle gloves in that they use full-grain leather for most of the glove. Almost the entire outer construction is made from full-grain leather rather than kangaroo leather. The interesting part comes in the wrist area. GP Pro gloves have injection molded polyurethane plastic in the wrist which gives first class protection to the wearer. This runs all the across the length of the wrist. The wrist gauntlet also contains the sturdy material as well as the knuckle and finger protectors. You’re in safe hands wearing these gloves.
Further protection is given to the wearer by the use of Kevlar knit material in the top lining of the glove. Abrasion-resistant Pittards Armor-Tan leather is used in the most serious of areas. There is additional abrasion armor provided by Schoeller Keprotect material which is use inside the glove at the palm area as well as the wrist flap. The palm and thumb area features synthetic suede layers in the areas where you grip the steering wheel or bike. This stops your hands from getting blisters in the more extreme drives. The GP Pro gloves are of course provided with perforated leather panels to give your fingers some ventilation for hotter conditions. The ring finger and little finger are joined together by a bridge to prevent finger roll-over exactly the same as the GP Tech gloves.
Further protection is given to the wearer by the use of Kevlar knit material in the top lining of the glove. Abrasion-resistant Pittards Armor-Tan leather is used in the most serious of areas. There is additional abrasion armor provided by Schoeller Keprotect material which is use inside the glove at the palm area as well as the wrist flap. The palm and thumb area features synthetic suede layers in the areas where you grip the steering wheel or bike. This stops your hands from getting blisters in the more extreme drives. The GP Pro gloves are of course provided with perforated leather panels to give your fingers some ventilation for hotter conditions. The ring finger and little finger are joined together by a bridge to prevent finger roll-over exactly the same as the GP Tech gloves.
Buying advices on Alpinestars GP Tech
The actual construction of the GP Tech glove is a mixture of stretch Kevlar and leather. This gives you the required level of protection while still being flexible. The palm of the glove is not made from cowhide leather but kangaroo leather which is said to provide greater strength and abrasion resistance. Kangaroo leather is also lighter than cowhide, almost 50% lighter which is a great benefit to the rider. My favorite feature of the Alpinestars gloves is perforated sidewalls on the fingers. They’re also present at the cuff and you can really feel the difference as it improves air flow and stops your hands from getting sweaty in the summer. They are a great fit too thanks to the dual wrist cuffs. Make sure you get a chance to try them before buying however if you find it difficult to get gloves to fit you properly. It’s a lot of money to shell out so make sure you get exactly what you want and need. Some retailers will actually advise you to buy GP Tech gloves one size larger than normal. It’s best if you can actually try them out in a store though and that way you can be sure that they’ll fit properly. Buying Alpinestars gloves is easy these days thanks to the internet. But due to the sizing issues if your looking to buy Alpinestars gloves I’d recommend going to your local retailer and trying them on first.
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