Hands down Best gloves and Back/shoulder protection

Started by kam1996, May 31, 2010, 06:59:33 PM

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dabirk23

Quote from: Speedballer347 on June 01, 2010, 03:41:00 PM
Anyone remember the gloves with the rivits in the palms? 

I've still got my old Fox Track Paws, circa 1986 :)
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+1 on Greg's padded shorts comment.  There's a real difference landing with and without them.  I have pics of my hips and legs after a fall (which I will not share no matter how much you beg...) that look like they were spray painted purple before I got a pair.     
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Quote from: dabirk23 on June 02, 2010, 07:28:50 PM
I've still got my old Fox Track Paws, circa 1986 :)

That's Them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  They were like only $35 bucks or something LOL. 

I had a pair of Spidi's that were paper thin and not one peice of padding in them, had rivits though....they were the Cat's Ass cause Spencer used them.

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You can still get studded palm gloves from KOBE.
http://www.kobeusa.com/gloves_pro_racing.html
I bought a used pair that a dude gave up for a new set.  Tested them on a 100+ low side crash onto the studs.  Worked great.  No heat.  Has a layer between the studs to stop that and they don't tend to grab like fabric or leather.  These are outstanding gloves that work.

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I still have the pair with rivits in the palms that I did my first roadrace in 1981,  they look like a pair of brown dried ears now.
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funsizeracing

I've been considering a chest protector for awhile. Honestly, I'm not sure if  men's or women's would fit better.   Any women use one?
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Quote from: funsizeracing on June 08, 2010, 07:55:39 PM
I've been considering a chest protector for awhile. Honestly, I'm not sure if  men's or women's would fit better.   Any women use one?

I think we will have to see some pictures to determine which chest protector will serve you best.







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Boobs? Where? 

No really, my sternum (not boobs) gets sore from laying on the tank, especially on a rough track.   Hey Tim, our boobs are the same size, which one do you use? :kicknuts:

Actually, I don't think I've ever seen a ladies chest protector.  Anybody?
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I got a buddy with pretty big cans and he wears a mens medium Forcefield chest protector. Something everyone should wear. I think the Forcefield back protector and chest combo is best and it is very comfortable. It is also CE level 2 certified.
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Quote from: funsizeracing on June 09, 2010, 08:29:34 PM
Boobs? Where? 

No really, my sternum (not boobs) gets sore from laying on the tank, especially on a rough track.
Honestly, the easiest thing for a rough track for things like that, very common at Daytona, is to tape a maxipad to the tank where you need it. 

Never used a chest protector myself, so I can't help there. 

Gloves?  Getting a set that fit better is usually my problem as I have long fingers with hyperextendable joints.  Vanson was able to make me a custom set a few years ago.  Actually had rivits in the palms, which I don't mind.  Only had problems with rivits back years ago with the old Lockhart gloves, if I remember correctly.  Helds are great, but they don't fit me well.  I had good luck with some of the Technik gloves.  Fit and interior stitching are important. 
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