Insulation
Apart from a good lining the wind will influence the temperature of your hands big time. Wind creeps in where the motorcycle glove is stitched together, often at your fingertips. The same place that is so hard for your body to keep warm.
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2011年4月28日星期四
Choose a fitted motorcycle helmet
Motorcycle Helmet Fitting Guide
1. Use a manufacturers fitting chart and measuring tape.
2. Find the corresponding helmet category (e.g. Small, Large, Extra Large ...)
3. Open helmet by pulling chin straps outwards and place over your head.
4. A helmet should fit tight on your head.
5. The helmet should feel comfortable.
6. Check the helmet surrounds your forehead tightly.(you cannot put your thumb between your forehead and helmet).
7. Adjust and close the chinstrap.
8. Chinstrap should not be pushing against your neck
9. Shake your head, the helmet itself should not move!
10. Make sure you can't slide the helmet off your head.
11. Sit on your motorcycle in a riding position... the top of the helmet should not influence your vision.
12. To the left and right should be 100% vision (but this is required from the manufacturers by law)
13. If you wear glasses be sure to try them on with the helmet.
14. Full faced masks need at least a finger in front of your chin.
15. Press down on the top of the helmet (hold it there).make sure it feels comfy and surrounds the whole of your head.
16. Check for all the features you want / need.
17. Wear it for at least 5 minutes and check irritation points.
Note: the inner lining will shrink a bit, making the helmet a bit looser.
Choose our Scorpion Motorcycle Helmets here!
1. Use a manufacturers fitting chart and measuring tape.
2. Find the corresponding helmet category (e.g. Small, Large, Extra Large ...)
3. Open helmet by pulling chin straps outwards and place over your head.
4. A helmet should fit tight on your head.
5. The helmet should feel comfortable.
6. Check the helmet surrounds your forehead tightly.(you cannot put your thumb between your forehead and helmet).
7. Adjust and close the chinstrap.
8. Chinstrap should not be pushing against your neck
9. Shake your head, the helmet itself should not move!
10. Make sure you can't slide the helmet off your head.
11. Sit on your motorcycle in a riding position... the top of the helmet should not influence your vision.
12. To the left and right should be 100% vision (but this is required from the manufacturers by law)
13. If you wear glasses be sure to try them on with the helmet.
14. Full faced masks need at least a finger in front of your chin.
15. Press down on the top of the helmet (hold it there).make sure it feels comfy and surrounds the whole of your head.
16. Check for all the features you want / need.
17. Wear it for at least 5 minutes and check irritation points.
Note: the inner lining will shrink a bit, making the helmet a bit looser.
Choose our Scorpion Motorcycle Helmets here!
2011年1月11日星期二
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.
2011年1月10日星期一
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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