Short cuff gloves

Rider · 03-13-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

I have a pair of a* gp plus' that I wear for any longer trips and any highway rides already. Like I said, for short trips around town I wear short cuffs.

Again I don't recommend it but it's your body. Anyway, you can't go wrong with A*, Held, or Spidi. Avoid AVG Sport and Teknic.

neebelung · 03-13-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Again I don't recommend it but it's your body. Anyway, you can't go wrong with A*, Held, or Spidi. Avoid AVG Sport and Teknic.

Held has some new gloves coming out this spring - a gauntlet and a 3/4 (basically a shorty with an extra plate to cover the wrist bone). Flippin SWEET ASS GLOVES, but they'll be in the $250 range for the shorty (and $280 for the gauntlet). Still,

gloves... *sigh*

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Originally Posted by shmike

I've got the SMX-2's.

Love them.

I have like 4 pairs of gaunlet gloves. Short street trips are ideal for the SMX line.

Yeah they're great and comfy for my short commute in warmer weather.

JoJoYZF · 03-13-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Held has some new gloves coming out this spring - a gauntlet and a 3/4 (basically a shorty with an extra plate to cover the wrist bone). Flippin SWEET ASS GLOVES, but they'll be in the $250 range for the shorty (and $280 for the gauntlet). Still,

gloves... *sigh*

Yeah they're great and comfy for my short commute in warmer weather.

Id love some helds but 250 is a little much for short commute gloves. Im thinking of something like the octane or something similar from a*. Ill have to look into the smx series.

neebelung · 03-13-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Id love some helds but 250 is a little much for short commute gloves. Im thinking of something like the octane or something similar from a*. Ill have to look into the smx series.

I know, they're super pricey, but dayum, they're nice.

But yeah, A* has plenty of nice, comfy options in a shorty.

p00kienrayray · 03-13-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

I love my A* SMX-3's. They're a meshie/textile MX type glove. Really comfy. I believe the SMX-6' are similar but with some leather & carbon fiber.

i have 3 pairs of a* short cuffs, 1 mesh/some other fabirc, 1 leather/mesh, 1 leather with plastic knuckle guards. excellent fit and comfort, & cheap, but they don't last that long. the mesh and leather suede parts around your finger tips start to wear away pretty quickly.

JoJoYZF · 03-13-2009, 05:15 PM

I just found some a* octanes for $70 (retail $90) with free shipping, problem solved. Thanks everyone.

PhiSig1071 · 03-13-2009, 09:22 PM

I have a pair of the SMX shorties, and I love them, but I can't find them now that I moved into the new place. I went out and bought a pair of "Five" shorties from CG (it's a house brand) and I was plesantly surprised by them. Did over a hundred miles in them today and they were really comfortable.

Phenix_Rider · 03-13-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

I just found some a* octanes for $70 (retail $90) with free shipping, problem solved. Thanks everyone.

I like those gloves, and the Cortech Vice. Little longer than a normal short cuff, but without the hassle and fiddling of a gauntlet.

Cutty72 · 03-13-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

I just found some a* octanes for $70 (retail $90) with free shipping, problem solved. Thanks everyone.

Nice find. I have the A* SMX 2 air carbons. Love 'em, they've lasted 2 years now and are still going. Should make this season before they have to go. OSP crash tested a pair too, and they held up well.

Let us know how you like the Octanes. I was looking at either those, the 3/4's or the GP-X's.

JoJoYZF · 03-14-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Nice find. I have the A* SMX 2 air carbons. Love 'em, they've lasted 2 years now and are still going. Should make this season before they have to go. OSP crash tested a pair too, and they held up well.

Let us know how you like the Octanes. I was looking at either those, the 3/4's or the GP-X's.

The carbons were the other ones I was looking at. Im hoping to have the bike back out next week or the following week and the new tires put on right after that, so once that happens Ill definitely let you know how they are. The GPX is basically a short cuff version of the gp plus, and thats definitely a good thing since I like the plus' that I have already.

03-13-2009, 09:22 PM	#7
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	I have a pair of the SMX shorties, and I love them, but I can't find them now that I moved into the new place. I went out and bought a pair of "Five" shorties from CG (it's a house brand) and I was plesantly surprised by them. Did over a hundred miles in them today and they were really comfortable. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

03-13-2009, 05:15 PM	#6
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	I just found some a* octanes for $70 (retail $90) with free shipping, problem solved. Thanks everyone.