Knox Motorcycle Gloves

Ineffable · 06-18-2010, 01:07 PM

Thought this was pretty cool. http://www.wired.com/reviews/product..._knox_handroid

Quote:

You can't help it. It's a reflex. You stick out your hand when you fall — it's better to stop the descent with your palm than your face, right? That's fine when you're ambling down the street, but add an extra 80 mph and the weight of a motorcycle to the momentum equation and the bones in your paw might not take the strain very well. They could shift, buckle — even snap. What you need is an exoskeleton. If you know Tony Stark, you might be able to get something custom. For the rest of us, there's the Knox Handroid, a Kevlar-, kangaroo-hide-, and, yes, exoskeleton-reinforced motorcycle gauntlet. Thermoplastic urethane spines run down the outside of each finger and flex with your digits. To keep the armor in place, a ratchet system cinches 19 strands of stainless steel wire, spreading the pressure across your entire forearm. Then, when the pavement tries to persuade your bones to move beyond their comfort zone, the Handroid answers no. That's the reflex you're looking for.

* Manufacturer: Knox
* Price: $250

There is a video on link.

Particle Man · 06-18-2010, 02:30 PM

It looks pretty neat (kangaroos everywhere are crapping their pants though

)

The vid is kinda weak though - I wanted to see what would happen if someone tried to flex it in the opposite direction.

Rangerscott · 06-18-2010, 02:59 PM

Ill give an re.

Homeslice · 06-18-2010, 03:08 PM

How comfortable are they, and how easily do the fingers flex without irritating your joints....... that's my concern

Amber Lamps · 06-18-2010, 10:51 PM

looks cool, too much loot!

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=6957

fasternyou929 · 06-18-2010, 11:24 PM

Buddy of mine just used his for the first time at CMP last weekend. He said they were comfortable right out of the box and allowed movement as free as the best A* or Held gloves.

He let 3 people try them on in the paddock, and I'm certain 2 of them have already placed orders. The other one (me) wants to, but was sporting my own brand new pair of GP Pro's. Can't quite talk myself into another glove purchase yet.

06-18-2010, 02:30 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	It looks pretty neat (kangaroos everywhere are crapping their pants though ) The vid is kinda weak though - I wanted to see what would happen if someone tried to flex it in the opposite direction. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

06-18-2010, 02:59 PM	#3
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Ill give an re.

06-18-2010, 03:08 PM	#4
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	How comfortable are they, and how easily do the fingers flex without irritating your joints....... that's my concern

06-18-2010, 10:51 PM	#5
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	looks cool, too much loot! http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=6957

06-18-2010, 11:24 PM	#6
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	Buddy of mine just used his for the first time at CMP last weekend. He said they were comfortable right out of the box and allowed movement as free as the best A* or Held gloves. He let 3 people try them on in the paddock, and I'm certain 2 of them have already placed orders. The other one (me) wants to, but was sporting my own brand new pair of GP Pro's. Can't quite talk myself into another glove purchase yet.