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Alpinestars GP Plus Gloves - Closeout
Alpinestars New GP Plus glove builds on the attributes of this already very successful product with an updated design. The new glove features an enhancement of the 3rd and 4th finger bridge, additional polyurethane security sliders and a new Velcro closure system for ease of use, providing riders with the ultimate in security, functionality and style. Features PU knuckle and finger sliders for superior impact and abrasion resistance Patented 3rd and 4th finger-bridge protects against finger roll and separation during impacts TPR details Internal Schoeller Keprotec reinforcements Internal Kevlar lining External seams on the fingers
Overall rating
Another Solid Glove From Alpinestars
PostedSeptember 17, 2012
3rdLeg
Bang for the Buck
4
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5
Style
4
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5
Comfort
4
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5
Protection & Durability
4
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5
Air Flow
3
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5
Features
4
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5
Good glove with good protection.
Couple of notes:
- The glove fits real snug new and takes more than just a quick ride to work in. I wore them off the bike for a while first until they were comfortable. These gloves do stretch out though for a real nice custom fit.
- The glove fits real snug new and takes more than just a quick ride to work in. I wore them off the bike for a while first until they were comfortable. These gloves do stretch out though for a real nice custom fit.
- The Velcro is designed to fit over top of sport style jackets that are slim at the wrist: fits great over top of one of my jackets but it's awkward with my Shift Octane jacket which has a rolled leather cuff an is a bit thicker.
Rides: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Synthetic PU and mesh fabric combination upper construction. Synthetic PU and suede palm main construction with Clarino reinforcements. Carbon fiber knuckle protectors. TPR protectors on fingers and top of the hand. Wrist foam padding insert. Thumb foam padding inserts. Pre-curved finger construction to reduce riding fatigue. Silicone print on first two fingertips for improved lever grip. Synthetic PU and suede over-wrapped fingertip construction for durability. Stretch relief on the thumb for ease of flex. TPR wrist flap closure with non aggressive microvelcro and puller flap for easy entry. TPR over spoiler with split top panel construction. Sonic welded TPR Astar logos. Picture of the White-Black glove is a preproduction version and is different from the actual product. The area around the knuckle protector is all black instead of white. Please refer to the video.
Overall rating
Started falling apart on the first day
PostedAugust 27, 2012
3rdLeg
Bang for the Buck
1
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5
Style
4
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5
Comfort
4
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5
Protection & Durability
1
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5
Air Flow
4
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5
Features
2
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5
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I do not recommend this glove at all.
*Before I start I will mention that these gloves were used in normal riding conditions in fair weather only and never got wet.
- My first day out with these gloves I noticed an unusual amount of wear and pilling on the palms.
- A few more times out and the mesh on the backs of the fingers started to unravel and stick out like cobwebby hair strands.
- About 1,500km of riding in, the velcro wrist strap came apart as it is glued not stitched.
- A few more times out and the mesh on the backs of the fingers started to unravel and stick out like cobwebby hair strands.
- About 1,500km of riding in, the velcro wrist strap came apart as it is glued not stitched.
I ended up sticking with these gloves for a total of 4,000km before I had enough.
- I kept trimming the woven mesh that was coming undone but I'm sure if I were to ride another 4,000km you would soon be able to see my fingers.
- The synthetic sued palms continued to wear heavily and now feel very thin in areas.
- The wrist straps now get in the way of my jacket since they stick straight up.
- The synthetic sued palms continued to wear heavily and now feel very thin in areas.
- The wrist straps now get in the way of my jacket since they stick straight up.
I have used multiple pairs of gloves from Alpinestars GP line and have had great experiences. The GP line are excellent quality, real leather, and incorporate sliders into the design. I shouldn't have bought this cheap synthetic pair. Really not sure what I was thinking because even if these gloves did stand up to normal use they definitely would not provide much protection in a crash.
If you like to have a short cuff glove for street riding then I would recommend the Alpinestars GPX glove. In my opinion their GP line of gloves is still the best out there and the GPX appears to do a good job of incorporating many of the safety features from the full gauntlet GP gloves into a short cuff glove.
**I did however just get off the phone with Alpinestars warranty support and they are going to replace my Thunder gloves with the GPX. This was my first time dealing with Alpinestars aftersales and I am definitely very impressed.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Alpinestars GP Plus Gloves - Closeout
Alpinestars New GP Plus glove builds on the attributes of this already very successful product with an updated design. The new glove features an enhancement of the 3rd and 4th finger bridge, additional polyurethane security sliders and a new Velcro closure system for ease of use, providing riders with the ultimate in security, functionality and style. Features PU knuckle and finger sliders for superior impact and abrasion resistance Patented 3rd and 4th finger-bridge protects against finger roll and separation during impacts TPR details Internal Schoeller Keprotec reinforcements Internal Kevlar lining External seams on the fingers
Track Days
Just out of curiosity, would these be approved if I was to take my bike to a track day?
They are approved for track days where I ride, however, if you can afford to have 2 pairs of gloves I would highly recommend a glove like the GP-Pro for track days as the cuff on the GP-Plus does not have any padding for wrist impacts like the GP-Pro.
The GP-Plus is more than adequate for the street and will do the trick for track days as well.
*My buddy lowsided at the track last year wearing his GP-Plus gloves. The glove slid on the palm and side of the hand. They protected him and held up well with little signs of wear.
The GP-Plus is more than adequate for the street and will do the trick for track days as well.
*My buddy lowsided at the track last year wearing his GP-Plus gloves. The glove slid on the palm and side of the hand. They protected him and held up well with little signs of wear.
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