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Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/16/2007 7:24:14 PM

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Just received my pair of blue '07 Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves. They look fantastic!! They fit great too. For $51 shipped, I just couldn't resist. Got it on ebay. Nowhere else sells it that cheap. Here's a picture of it. http://www.ridegear.com/rg/item/F-25791/Alpinestars__SMX_2_Air_Carbon_Gloves_.html
Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon Gloves Description:
Carbon fiber knuckle protection.
Clarino® synthetic leather palm with full-grain leather reinforcement.
Velcro® wrist closure with TPR logo.
Silicone printing on fingertips for increased grip.
Lightweight and comfortable.
Motocross styling.

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/17/2007 12:52:47 AM

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Well done! I put a pretty good usage on my Icon Superdutys which were a little less (not as sweet looking) which were my first gloves--but im sorta kickin my self in the ass for not buying gauntlets in the first place since thats what most all tracks require... somethin to think about

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/17/2007 5:56:54 PM

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i think mine may be a bit big for me but still comfy. they vent well when you open your palm but keep warm while gripping the handle bars

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/19/2007 9:09:16 AM

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Just don't crash while wearing them. Here are some pics of my Air Carbons after a low-side. I'll never wear anything but gauntlet gloves again.

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/19/2007 9:39:45 AM

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wow that is to funny.......i am sorry but I need to laugh!
Those gloves shouldn't be sold under the title of street.
They are an MX motocross glove!!!!

Dont ride with them on the street........concrete is harder than dirt. Just see the above photos

I would sell them and buy these ones

http://www.ridegear.com/rg/item/F-25790/Alpinestars__Octane_S_Moto_Gloves_.html

I have ridin with these and crashed with them also and DIDNT get hurt, the gloves held up

They are comfortable with lots of grip and handling.
The only thing bad about them is that they breath to much so they are bad for colder weather.

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/19/2007 10:40:34 AM

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OUCH!

That hurts just looking at it. Thanks for the pics, squids - pay attention, this is what road rash looks like!

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/19/2007 1:03:47 PM

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Noobs and squids should pay attention.

The day that happened I was as geared up as well as I knew how to be. Shift M1 leather jacket, Icon TiMax pants, Icon Super Duty 2 boots, Icon Field Armor for knees/shins, HJC AC-12 helmet, and those sorry gloves. The only injuries I received were on my hands.

I know better now. Sweat wipes off - road rash sucks.

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/22/2007 2:09:38 PM

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I wore a pair of joe rocket soft leathers like those when I wrecked and same thing happened. Gauntlets for me from now on.

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/23/2007 10:34:00 AM

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What does everyone mean when they talk about "gauntletes" Im a complete noob when it comes to buying gloves lol.

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/23/2007 11:39:37 AM

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Take a look at the Joe Rocket Speedmaster gloves. Note the large section of glove that goes up your arm, over the sleeve of your leather jacket. That section is called a gauntlet.

The gauntlet will protect your wrists/hands instead of leaving a gap between the end of the jacket sleeve and the short glove. Also, gauntlet gloves tend to be built with more abrasion resistant materials - reducing the chances of a glove blowout and accompanying road rash on palms, etc.

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/23/2007 12:14:36 PM

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These are the gloves I use most of the time
http://www.alpinestars.com/GP_Plus_Gloves/pd/np/141/p/355656.html

They are a bit $$$$ but they are well worth it. Great protection and comfort. Very warm for colder weather.

But for hot weather and short rides is use these
http://www.alpinestars.com/Octane_SMoto_Glove/pd/np/141/p/356706.html

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/23/2007 1:12:08 PM

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These are what im using now. They fit really nice, and looks like they give adequite protection.

http://www.ridegear.com/rg/item/F-25407/Joe_Rocket__Supermoto_Gloves_.html

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/24/2007 10:29:12 AM

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That sucks to hear and to look at. Sorry you had to learn the hard way, bro. I don't wear these gloves for street. I already have A* sp-1 gloves and I bought these gloves for MX hence the very bottom of the description, "Motocross styling".

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 3/26/2007 8:35:55 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Grady

OUCH!
That hurts just looking at it. Thanks for the pics, squids - pay attention, this is what road rash looks like!

I had that look...though not quite that bad over 50% of my body when I took a spill at about 70mph on my old ZX-6.

Still have some faint scars on my legs....

Road Rash hurts...so does a broken radius and ulna...

I haven't got a decent pair of gloves...some Tourmasters...but they feel like oven mits...some raw cowhide rodeo looking things...
and a pair of Joe Rocket low ends.

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RE: Alpinestars S-MX Air Carbon Gloves - 4/4/2007 8:41:27 PM

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I just bought a pair off eBay

I've been wearing a pair of Teknic leather gauntlets, but they've been getting too warm for the weather here. I might have to pick up a pair of Octance S-Moto's for warmer days

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