This is one of the most informative and knowledgeable channel I've seen in a very long time. Not like a regular store that's tells you so much about a product and don't care what you buy and just wants you to purchase something. I appreciate the experience you share and bring to the table for everyone of all levels. Thank you

I'm currently in the market for a new triumph street triple RS and i can't even begin to say how greatful i am for your videos. Safety is my #1 priority and cost is irrelevant. So knowing the proper gear to buy without accidentally buying something expensive TWICE is really a blessing. Thank you for sharing all of this experience and knowledge with us! Not all hero's wear capes haha

Well explained, couldn’t have summed it up any better! When I was racing in the mid 90’s (competed at the Australian WSB, at Phillip Island in 96 and 97) I had a spare set of everything (bike included). However I lost (in if of the 3 day events 2 knee sliders on my left knee). A mate, who had a brand new set of leathers (he didn’t race) begged me to use his. I was great full, he was over the moon, as when I gave them back worn he was happy that other riders would then think he new how to ride quick! When he couldn’t, just by looking at both sliders... Memories! Thanks for posting this and I look forward to your next one! 👍😎🇦🇺

If I didn't live in another country, I would be buying my gear from you. Content like this needs to be supported!

This content is simply amazing! I’m still learning after many years of riding in quality gloves

great video again! I ride an R3 in Australia so I watch most of your videos thanks mate

wearing shop gloves under your riding gloves can help make winter manageable for the guys that can't afford a second pair

For me protection is the most important, then comfort, then style etc.

Awesome video your talking about me , I went from no gloves to dirt bike gloves to short gloves to leather then finally last year went to full gauntlet gloves and will never look back.

Thanks for the great info sir! 👍🏻

Great video STG thanks for the information and the insight. Yeah on the street I always carry a second pair of gloves. Just like in the morning it takes me like an hour to get to the dragon and I will wear my cheaper icon gloves or my waterproof icon gloves to get there, and then once I'm there I'll switch to my fresh non sweaty high end icon gloves. I like to 🦚 what can i say, name of the game is to be seen. Well yall have fun on the track and catch you next video

Thanks man. Already bought gloves from you but solidifys the choice I made. STG Rocks

Very informative and to the point...I personally have 5 pairs of gloves in my rotation, mostly short cuff since I ride mostly street, but all are leather, with palm sliders. When I was young and dumb, I gravitated to the mesh and light weight styles...but now that I'm older and have seen the results of crashes in low/no protection and weak/cheap material gloves, I put the protection factor first...same with rest of my gear (helmets, jackets, pants, and boots). Great content...keep of the good work.

Wow very informative! I’m about to buy gloves now and couldn’t decide between short or gauntlet. This video helped me make my decision!

Thank you. I bought summer ventilated gloves and now my hands are freezing in the winters.

Thank you for the tips, it was very helpful.

Oh wow, i've never seen Held in an US based Video.. Nice :) I'm using the Evo-Thrux II for years now and its amazing.

Am I the only one that hears ashfault? Lol good stuff STG love the content

great video once again thanks from Australia

great video. Have multiple pairs for different riding conditions and on vaction.

Hey Brian - A great video just like the boots one. I too have learned a lot over the years on what gear is good for me and what isn't and a lot of it was learned by trial and error, so yeah I wasted some money lol. Everybody's different in what gear is right for them and what isn't but this video and your other ones like this will at the very least minimize the amount of money wasted on gear that in the end doesn't work for you. Since dead or disabled men don't ride I'm big on safety so videos like these are much appreciated even for us seasoned riders, so great job. And BTW, what the hell were you doing in those held gloves, riding motorcycles or using them as a mitt for the barbeque grill? Both? LOL

Which one is much better? RST tractech Evo 4 or AlphineStar gp pro v3 in terms of protection? Also are they similae in sizing? Thanks!

Van you need to put these videos on rhe different landing pages for gear. When you select gloves, this pops up then all the different categories. So it can help more people. When they're looking.

I have short summer gloves and full gauntlet winter gloves both with basic knuckle guards and palm sliders. I don't ride track now, but hope to pick up a class or two once 'Vid gets under control so no track gloves yet, just commuting and a little weekend traveling. Good advice on what to look for.

Any plans to review the new Held Titan RR gloves? Can't find any decent reviews and you guys always do such a great job.

Amazing review 👍🔥

Carbon fiber! Formula 1!!! Lol that's hilarious! My Held titans are awesome and 2 seasons in they're still in perfect condition.

Another gr8 vid.

We need to discuss thumb width on gloves, some manufacturers fit every fingers pretty well, some have very loose thumbs.

Back 30 years ago, I used to have a pair of Fox Paws. They had a bunch of metal rivets on the palm. So you could keep traveling Mach-3 and pass the guy over the finish line. Lol 😁👍🍻

Held are the best value gloves I've used racing.

Anyone that has been down will tell you the same thing. Get thick protective gloves and just adjust to them, I don’t feel comfortable riding now without good protection.

Thanks for a very informative video! What is your take on CE level 2 protection gloves? Why is it so difficult to find level 2 protection short cuff gloves in any but small size?

Pretty helpful video. I am looking into replacing my Knox gloves which I really like but just can’t spend the normal $300+ right now; I am off bike for probably rest of year and sticking to track only from now on so certainly need something with palm sliders. Also on a side note, looks like your slimmed down so right on 👍🏻 (Also lost those lock down pounds myself)

Hey Brian, I’ve seen you use the Shoei and also the Arai and also the Shark. May I ask which brand do you favor most?

Brian,I really like you watch. What kind is it and TY for your time.

Good video, Van. I have had five pairs of gloves from the same company in succession: Racer. I like the fit and the value. Good quality at a very good price. I go for a wrist glove as I don't do track days.

Do I need to remove my watch while using GAUNTLET gloves? I need a new pair of WINTER gloves and all I had were short gloves. I don't really know how do you wear gauntlets, with/without watch, under/over the jacket. I ride only on the street, but I appreciate nice protection.

Thank you

Hands need full protection. I have owned 3 pairs alpinestars GP Pro air R3. As well as couple pairs SMX 1 short gloves. Alpinestars fit American hands and feet more appropriately vs Dainese or Spidi, imo. Good review.

Bought a pair of mesh Taichi short cuff luv em for summer but got goat skin Fly Racing gauntlet for normal riding

Thanks

D30 knuckle protection...or carbon fiber knuckle protection? Which would you recommend? I've heard-tell that carbon fiber knuckle protectors splinter/shatter in a crash, and that d30 knuckle protection can be hit or miss, depending on the design or from whom one buys the gloves. Thoughts?

Love the Racer gloves, they fit my short fingers well.

Hi there I'm a sidecar passenger and need a glove with good protection but needs to have all the fingers free and not connected also need to be able to move alot in them Any recommendations regards Taylor

This guy should do ASMR. His voice is amazing!

Joe Swanson really knows his gloves! Jokes aside great content thank you

A couple years ago someone got me the Dianese Metal 6 (something or other) and I couldnt use them because the gauntlet wouldnt go over my Dianese Avro 4 jacket. Had to return them, I was sad.

Wassup man I'm a new rider and I'm looking for a boot but I also want it to be for street which one would you recommend

Hey brian, how short are the gp pro r3 cuff compared to the gp pro r2?

I purchased a glove with lot of padding on in the palm but i hated it. It wont allow me to grip the handle bars properly. My hand feels like its being forced open and its going to slip if i go over a bump. If force squeeze then the knuckle things dig in. This is only an issue on the throttle side. They fit snug . So im wondering if they are to small. Or do you recommend a comfortable glove that’s good for weathers 55 degrees and up.

What gloves do you recommend for riding a Moped in the city? Londoner here btw :D

All technical clothing, as we all know, improves with use because it adapts and adheres better to the shapes of our limbs, torso, shoulders, etc When I go to the tracks I often see motorcyclists using suits, gloves, boots with signs of falling and worn out only because only with them they are better to ride, fewer tight spots, more freedom of movement of the limbs. And having a comfortable suit, comfortable gloves and boots can radically change your riding skill. This I think is the reason why the safety and replacement of motorcycle clothing is neglected.

Soooo many different choices of gloves my god haha I’m a beginner and I’m just looking for some good gloves with palm sliders

why i can't see dainese gear in the Sportbike Track Gear store?!!!

Would cut resistant / Tactical gloves work for riding gloves?

I need a set of high end gloves that are phone compatible for canyon carver and commuter in good weather.

What was the first RST glove you showed with the slider? I see RST evo R gloves on the site but not the evo 4 gloves. Is there a big difference? I was thinking about getting the evo 4 suit and thought about getting matching evo 4 gloves but are the R better?

Hey Van. I've already got a set of track gloves but am looking for a set of decent warm weather street gloves right now. I'm looking at the Cortech Sonic-Flo Airs on your site. Look like a decent combo of protection & comfort but not many reviews yet. Would they be my best bet @

nice presentation

Brian, I want a glove that makes me faster. Can you help me?

What are those rst street gloves called?

What gloves from alpinestars has the palm sliders

I live 5 miles from your shop. I really wanted to get some alpinestars smx-6 v2 vented boots from you guys but you have completely closed your shop to customers. So not knowing how long returns would take if the size wasn't right I just ended up buying them off Amazon.

I need gloves with a button snap on. Velcro is a no go

any advice to someone who needs track gloves but has shorter fingers. have tried rst tractech 3 and alpine stars gp pro v2 but the tips of the fingers extend out way to much and is super uncomfortable. even trying a small same thing just tight around the palm. thanks!

glad u hve shirt fit u

Sure do wish there would be more brand/model info mentioned. Trying my damnest to decide which to get but most videos focus on words like this one, that one, those ones, these ones

Great video dude!

I drive a Honda Supercub 50cc. Is it ok to buy and wear motorcycle gloves? Or not needed.

Wrist protection?

I ride rain and shine I have like 3 type of gloves lol. Invest your money on gloves it’s a life changer

pretty good video, on the waterproof textile gloves, there are many option now a days with palm slider made with super fabric, The palm are all leather with a textile back. In both goretex and other water proof membrane.

Right.

Have you fallen out with Dainese?

Thats a nice shirt

The Alpinestars GPPro v3 gloves have some of the most ridiculous pinky and ring finger lengths I’ve ever seen. They clearly cut the hand template from someone with a deformity. Look at the Supertechs or most other AStars gloves and the hand template is fine. The last two digits are just so abnormally long on the v3. Also the finger tip plastic bits love to catch on levers. Doubt they would have any real world use. They only serve to bulk up the thickness of the fingers.

Go pro r3 vs. racer high racer vs handroid…. HELP?!??! 🤯

you have to understand you are not going to slide very far on the street before you hit something whether its the curb or a tree or a lamp post or another vehicle so slide protection is not as essential as riding on the track where you can easily slide over 100meter in a crash. Feel of the controls is also not as essential as track riding as you dont normally go to max braking or max lean on the street. Comfort and impact protection from bugs or rocks at speed is more important for street riding. Durability is also more important for street riding. Track gloves sacrificed a lot of durability for feel by making the palm and finger with much thinner materials.

For me Style is the most important, then Comfort, then Protection... etc.

Founded

TWO diff pair...lol...ive got five my friend lol...

i like carbon fiber from formula 1 too!!!! hahahaha

Stale potato chip crunchy gloves. Hahaha. Ya, you better get a new pair.

I need a pair of gloves that feel good on my peter.