1reddawg12r
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posted October 21, 2001 05:13 PM
held gloves
in the market for a new set of gloves and was wondering what the board thinks of the HELD brand gloves. i am not worried about staying cool i just want the best glove with the best protection..tell me your experiances with these gloves.. thanx... reddawg
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fish_antlers
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posted October 21, 2001 05:21 PM
HELD gloves are defintely the BEST hands down... but they are super expensive.. only available through http://www.helimot.com (who we met this summer).... Helimot is a fuckin excellent guy... his leathers are beyond top notch... he is a true biker through and through and if I had the choice of paying top dollar for something it would definetly be to him as he is most certainly one of us!
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Wildman
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posted October 21, 2001 06:39 PM
I bought a pair of the ones with the kevlar weave on the backs. (I don't remember the number off hand)
They look like quality gloves. Unfortunatly, I've never really made peace with them and I haven't worn them very much.
They do not really vent very well, and the kevlar stuff is thick which makes them stiff. If I were to buy again, I would buy some different Held gloves.
I've got some vented Fieldsheers that I like, and some lightweight perforated Tekniques that are ok.
My favorite gloves are still my regular Firstgear gloves.
(You have to understand that I'm a big fat whiney crybaby about comfort)
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CrotchRocket
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posted October 21, 2001 06:54 PM
I have the Vanson Rocket Gloves!!! They are the best gloves I ever owned!!! I even bought another pair...
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CrotchRocket
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posted October 21, 2001 06:59 PM
http://www.vansonleathers.com/
Click on Rocket gloves...
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fish_antlers
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posted October 21, 2001 07:56 PM
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I bought a pair of the ones with the kevlar weave on the backs. (I don't remember the number off hand)
They look like quality gloves. Unfortunatly, I've never really made peace with them and I haven't worn them very much.
Donate them to me! I'd love to be able to afford a pair of Held gloves! I need XXL!
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entropy
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posted October 22, 2001 12:57 AM
I have a pair of Vanson Rocket gloves, size XL , NEVER USED. $101 new, I'll sell em for $55 incl postage. Great gloves but just a little tiny bit small for me.
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Wildman
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posted October 22, 2001 07:32 AM
Sorry Fish, I don't wear a xx size in anything.
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90ft
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posted October 22, 2001 08:18 AM
Expensive?
I have always bought Held gloves because they are very good, reasonably cheep for what they are (compared to a pair of kushitani gloves) and they fit.
I have VERY big hands and kushitani XL is a joke.
Try
http://www.herbtrlthr.com/
that's where I get my gloves.
I've never thought of them as expensive.
The only thing I'll say about them is that the metal studs in the paslm of hte hand aren't great. But they work when you hit the road. I can tell you that from first hand experience.
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1reddawg12r
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posted October 23, 2001 11:47 AM
hey wildman,what size are those gloves that you dont wear anymore? as i said i am in the market for a new pair of gloves and this might be the ticket..i wear a large.....reddawg w
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Wildman
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posted October 23, 2001 07:09 PM
I don't remember the size (8 1/2 maybe?) But I generally wear a large.
I hadn't really ever considered selling them, but all of a sudden there are several people who seem interested.
Let me think about it, I may be needing money sometime soon.
I'll post on it if I decide to sell them.
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FuckMeRunnin
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posted October 24, 2001 09:39 AM
Never heard of held gloves. I'll have to check them out.
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RidgeRacer
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posted October 24, 2001 02:31 PM
I like my Helds. I bought them at the local BMW store in seattle. They had a pretty good selection. I hate mail ordering stuff like that cause it never fits when you get it.
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highlander12r
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posted October 24, 2001 07:25 PM
LoveEm!!
They fit terrific, the feel is good for racing, and they break in great!!!
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ddpete3
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posted October 24, 2001 07:35 PM
I couldn't find any gauntlet gloves that fit over my leathers without cutting off my circulation.
anyone else have that problem?
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redelk
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posted October 24, 2001 09:01 PM
Hey Wildman!
Hmmmmm, 8 1/2 or Large... yeah, that about my size... GLOVES! I'M TALKIN' ABOUT DAMN GLOVES!
Now about that tire you were needing at the Gap... just kidding. It's still a freebie.
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KawRider
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posted October 28, 2001 06:45 AM
Held Gloves
I have used some Held gloves this entire season now. I must say that I love them completely, and will probably never switch to any other brand. Very Comfortable. Great quality and great protection.
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Egg
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posted October 28, 2001 12:08 PM
Held
haha
my mate owns a custom leather shop in UK...sole UK importer of MJK leathers http://www.glfacc.demon.co.uk/
now, he has just started stocking these gloves as he reckons they are cracking good.
I have the Held book right here, if any of you want any info on the gloves, or leather, or the kevlar / carbon weave or anything...
Eggster@200mph.org.uk
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1reddawg12r
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posted October 28, 2001 05:20 PM
hey kawrider,what is the # on those gloves that changed your mind not to ever change to another name brand of gloves??? reddawg
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KawRider
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posted October 28, 2001 11:43 PM
Gloves
Sorry Dude, I can't find a part # on the gloves. They are definately not Held's top model, I only paid like 60 bucks for them. My next pair will probably be Held's top model.... but not for a while, these still have a lot of miles left in them.
Tim
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shipster
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posted October 29, 2001 06:51 AM
Held gloves
Held are not that big over here in the UK. Try something like Alpinestars GP Plus, or Joe Rocket. I have been using both this year and have been very happy with fit, comfort, feel and general wear and tear. Protection is pretty good from both too. Price-wise I think that they are both around the £100 mark (150 dollars?).
Bit spolit really as I work for Two Wheels Only magazine and the kit is all for 'testing'.
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1reddawg12r
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posted November 01, 2001 05:42 PM
hey shipster, it must suck to have your job, not really, at least someone has a good job to do with bikes.what are you an editor or sumthin? reddawg
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shipster
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posted November 02, 2001 01:52 AM
hi reddawg. no, mainly an ad-man but sometimes test rider for the mag. good part is i am the one who gets to blag most of the new stuff to test on the mag!
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WARBIRD
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posted November 02, 2001 06:04 PM
Held Gloves
Was taking some pictures of our equipment after our ride Sunday to show my friend in Kosovo the mess we came back with. The wife came flying by on a 6th gear roll on we were doing when we went through the bug swarm from hell. 
She turned around just shaking her head. I could hardly see through my shield for all the shit. We went right to a BP station and used half a bottle of windex and an untold number of paper towels cleaning the mess. ANYWAY.....I have Held gloves and love them. They are model 2277. The PROFI glove they are called. Would recommend them to anyone.
Fish was talking about Helimot and I agree 100%. A very cool guy and real motorcyclist for sure. He had a pair of boots made specifically for him by Frey-Daytona and they sell them now. They are called Trans Open Tour GTX. I bought them from him with the gloves and they are the best boots I have ever had bar none. Very comfortable and adjustable. Zippers on each side let you unzip the entire front section and step out comfortably. The back calf section is adjustable too. Top German quality...just like the gloves.
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WARBIRD
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posted November 02, 2001 06:12 PM
Here are some of the boots.
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