Gloves

[dude8383]

I was only able to find one thread about gloves and it didn't really offer too many options.

http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=83809&highlight=glove+gloves

So far I've seen:

Sparco Fast Tech

http://www.sparcoracingusa.com/sparco-racing-fast-tech-racing-gloves.html?productid=1156

K1 Gear:

http://www.k1racegear.com/c-19-gloves.aspx

Both offer reverse stitching, but I was wondering if there are any other gloves that you guys recommend.

I will be attending my first track event at Monticello Raceway Park on the 24th and want to be prepared!!

[Bishop]

If it's your first time you should make sure your brakes, tires, EVERYTHING is in top shape... If it is and you want to spend money, buy gloves, shoes, etc... Make sure you have a helmet, plenty of water. Change out any fluids? Upgrade your fluids, like say brake fluid?

[JRKOUPE]

gloves

....thats like saying Im going out tonite...what jeans do you guys like?!!!!


I mean....its subjective.....and fit varies alot from manu to manu....style.....design......


alpinestar...omp...sparco...puma......yada yada yada.......

go to a hardcore forum and Alpinestars will rate hi...cost is no object as well.

OMP fit me great...AP stars do not......

Stand 21 rocks...but its huge money.....

reverse stitch?.......good choice but a bit overkill for what seems to be a newbie.....

save the 130 90, or whatever.......see how much you dig the sport....

[Jean]

Yep. And you might even hate the feel of having gloves on your hands and maybe spend the money on a different steering wheel instead ;)

[gearheadE30]

I actually use open-finger biking gloves, if I wear gloves at all. A little odd, yes, but they grip well and your hands don't get as warm. Then again, I haven't really used any high-end gloves before.

[dude8383]

If it's your first time you should make sure your brakes, tires, EVERYTHING is in top shape... If it is and you want to spend money, buy gloves, shoes, etc... Make sure you have a helmet, plenty of water. Change out any fluids? Upgrade your fluids, like say brake fluid?

Good advice, and I've already changed the brake fluid (DOT4), will be borrowing a helmet, replacing cv joints, replacing whiny diff and will likely replace oil before I head out.

Thanks!

....thats like saying Im going out tonite...what jeans do you guys like?!!!!


I mean....its subjective.....and fit varies alot from manu to manu....style.....design......


alpinestar...omp...sparco...puma......yada yada yada.......

go to a hardcore forum and Alpinestars will rate hi...cost is no object as well.

OMP fit me great...AP stars do not......

Stand 21 rocks...but its huge money.....

reverse stitch?.......good choice but a bit overkill for what seems to be a newbie.....

save the 130 90, or whatever.......see how much you dig the sport....

You're right, it is pretty subjective but doesn't hurt to ask right? I need to find a store around me where I can try stuff on. I'm not really looking to spend more than $100 on a pair of gloves, hell I may not even bother with em. But my palms tend to get a sweaty so I'm afraid grip may become an issue.

Yep. And you might even hate the feel of having gloves on your hands and maybe spend the money on a different steering wheel instead ;)

Right as well, I might hate it... won't know till I try haha. I love my mtech2 wheel way too much to even consider another one. But if I really have a blast out there (which is very likely) I may consider it.

I actually use open-finger biking gloves, if I wear gloves at all. A little odd, yes, but they grip well and your hands don't get as warm. Then again, I haven't really used any high-end gloves before.

Interesting, this is a good alternative if I don't find something by the 24th.

Thanks guys.

[hoseklamp]

I have an expensive pair of Alpinestars and they fit me really well and are super comfortable. They work great on a suede wheel but work like crap on other surfaces. When I go out to the kart track and run the rental karts, mechanix gloves or barehand work a LOT better than my gloves do. If you find a place to try a few out, see if you can take them out to your car and try them on your wheel. Grip is important as it will greatly reduce the fatigue in your arms by not having to clench so hard.

[jlevie]

I've found that the brand matters less than what the gloves are lined with. My current favorite is G-Force GFPro 5 Gloves GF-4102. As I recall those are lined with Kangaroo skin which doesn't turn hard after being wet/damp. That leather yields a bit better grip as a bonus.

[dude8383]

I have an expensive pair of Alpinestars and they fit me really well and are super comfortable. They work great on a suede wheel but work like crap on other surfaces. When I go out to the kart track and run the rental karts, mechanix gloves or barehand work a LOT better than my gloves do. If you find a place to try a few out, see if you can take them out to your car and try them on your wheel. Grip is important as it will greatly reduce the fatigue in your arms by not having to clench so hard.

I'm going to talk a couple of people and see where these stores are located. Super stoked about taking the car on its first track day.

I've found that the brand matters less than what the gloves are lined with. My current favorite is G-Force GFPro 5 Gloves GF-4102. As I recall those are lined with Kangaroo skin which doesn't turn hard after being wet/damp. That leather yields a bit better grip as a bonus.

Great advice, I didn't know squat about kangaroo skin.

[Lance Racing]

Don't get black.

One thing you'll do while on track is hand signals to other cars. Picking a bright color makes your hand more visible. Red and yellow are good colors that the eye can easily see. There's a reason yellow and red are used for traffic lights and safety signs.

[dude8383]

Don't get black.

One thing you'll do while on track is hand signals to other cars. Picking a bright color makes your hand more visible. Red and yellow are good colors that the eye can easily see. There's a reason yellow and red are used for traffic lights and safety signs.

Heh, I caught your post in the previous thread and have taken this into consideration. :)

Thanks man!

[jlevie]

Don't get black.

One thing you'll do while on track is hand signals to other cars. Picking a bright color makes your hand more visible. Red and yellow are good colors that the eye can easily see. There's a reason yellow and red are used for traffic lights and safety signs.

If the driver behind me can't see a point-by from my black gloves, he/she isn't paying attention and I want them behind me. Not in front.

[!kid]

i have alpinestars tech 1-R, great gloves but i think the tech 1-S took its place.

i use them for Karting too.

hear is a great website to get gear from
subesports.com

[Moberg12]

You won't want to use new leather palmed driving gloves with a leather steering wheel. It will make it really slick. When I was still using a leather mtech 1 I used these:

http://www.google.com/products?q=box+handler+gloves&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=E7HIS4bvFpH68wTAirmVCw&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CCcQrQQwAg

Now I wear these in Blue:

http://www.discoveryparts.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?cart_id=1271443887.949&product=racinggloves_gforce&pid=34

There is no sense in spending big bucks on driving gloves, They are disposable, you will need a new pair way before they expire!! (yeah yeah later in this thread I give away a good pair of expired gloves!! that can happen when you don't race as much as you'd like)

As far as reverse seam... If you have time to ponder to yourself while out on track about that pesky seam in your gloves you are driving way to slow!!!

[AlarmedBread]

Team DI make some nice gloves at reasonable prices. I have a pair and like them.

http://www.teamdi.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=14&Itemid=61