New Gloves

dave996 · 14-Jul-2006, 17:38

I've just bought myself a new pair of gloves, now it's been some 5 years since I bought my last pair. These have the carbon across the knuckle, now in the shop they felt fine but after about 20 minutes riding they started to put pressure on my knuckles, will the leather around the carbon give a little to make these a bit more comfy or do I need to unpick the stitching and take them back? Also the secocond finger tip started to get a bit tight but I would imagine that the leather would give there!

Any advice or have I nothing to worry about

Cheers

Dave

dickieducati · 14-Jul-2006, 17:49

i have a pair of alpinestars that sound similar to yours. they do take a bit of breaking in but are superb eventually

Chief R.B. · 15-Jul-2006, 17:09

had the same problem with my RST's, but they broke in nicely and i can't fault 'em now

aka.eric · 15-Jul-2006, 18:25

Doesnt seem to be any quality control nowadays.Alpinestars,a top brand most people would say,the sizing varies from glove to glove.Recently bought a pair,the little finger on one is much narrower than the other.
Doesnt pay to try a pair on that are on display,and expect the ones in the box to be the same.

bradders · 15-Jul-2006, 18:49

not tooo tight are they Dave ??

Nattyboy · 16-Jul-2006, 10:40

Dont forget to get a waterproof pair for the trip to magny cour mate..

dave996 · 16-Jul-2006, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradders

not tooo tight are they Dave ??

You know me mate, I like it tight

dave996 · 16-Jul-2006, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief R.B.

had the same problem with my RST's, but they broke in nicely and i can't fault 'em now

Oh good coz these are the RST's, look similar to Astars but without the price tag.

dave996 · 16-Jul-2006, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nattyboy

Dont forget to get a waterproof pair for the trip to magny cour mate..

I'm going to Magny Cour! When!

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14-Jul-2006, 17:49	#2
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! i have a pair of alpinestars that sound similar to yours. they do take a bit of breaking in but are superb eventually Reply

15-Jul-2006, 17:09	#3
Chief R.B. Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 286 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Derby Mood: looking to move in a new direction... had the same problem with my RST's, but they broke in nicely and i can't fault 'em now Reply

15-Jul-2006, 18:25	#4
aka.eric Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 651 Join Date: Jul 2004 Doesnt seem to be any quality control nowadays.Alpinestars,a top brand most people would say,the sizing varies from glove to glove.Recently bought a pair,the little finger on one is much narrower than the other. Doesnt pay to try a pair on that are on display,and expect the ones in the box to be the same. Reply

15-Jul-2006, 18:49	#5
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... not tooo tight are they Dave ?? Reply

16-Jul-2006, 10:40	#6
Nattyboy Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,181 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Swindon, Wilts Mood: Back down to 3 :>( Dont forget to get a waterproof pair for the trip to magny cour mate.. Reply