Question on gloves

[katman05]

Thinking of buying another set of gloves, just wondering if anyone has a pair of Joe Rocket GPX gloves and what your opinion are on them, or what kind do you have and how do you like them? Pro's and con's. Thanks.

[steves]

I think I have a pair of those. Are they the waterproof ones? All in all I figure the rocket stuff is decent value for protection.

[Court93kat]

I have a pair of Joe Rocket Super Moto gloves. After I made a couple of modifications, I really like them. I soaked them in hot water and went for a ride when I first got them, and now they fit like ..... well... a glove. They have a knuckle protector that doubles as a vent for your hands on those hot days.

[katman05]

I'm not sure if the GPX glove is waterproof? Here's a pic http://www.newenough.com/product_pic...loves/blue.jpg

[WildKat]

I like JR gear...most of its affordable and a good value. Ive not had any problems with any of my JR gear not holding up well.

[shawn026]

what really is the purpose of gloves?? to protect you hands if you slide?

[steves]

what really is the purpose of gloves?? to protect you hands if you slide?

Yes. Your natural instinct is to put your hands out in order to brace yourself from a fall. Armored gloves are to attempt to keep your skin on your hand instead of the road. They also protect from sun/wind burn in the summer, and cold air in the winter.

[lance]

I have the original GPX (hard shell knuckle doesnt vent, thats all i can see from the picture) anyways, the palm leather is very nice and even with out the knuckle venting they vent pretty well. The pinky finger is a little oddly constructed (at least different from my other jr gloves) in that its seam is on the inside of the finger (makes sense for protective reasons) but i find my ring finger likes to lay on the seam and bunch up a bit, hard to explain probally something I will just get used too. All in all i really like them.

[Mandres]

JR makes decent quality gloves at a good price. Just stay away from the "air" styles with mesh panels. That stuff doesn't hold up in a crash and your hands are too valuable to risk.