Modern Buddy

Just came across these while I was looking for something else. I wonder if they would make a nice stooter glove.
http://www.gobros.com/gc/customer/produ ... ws#reviews

They're probably made of cheap materials and cloths, a cheap pair of riding gloves would be safer to use.

Guess I'll find out,,,,just ordered a pair. I'll let you know how I like them. Lots of stuff gets free shipping on this site.

As thin as that material looks in the pictures, it looks like it would break apart and wear away in a second if you ever slid.

Does look a little thin. For thirty bucks I'd be happy if they lasted 3 months. We'll see.

My 2¢: Doesn't matter if they last three months as much as if they'll hold up if you should need them.

For me, the problem with non-riding gloves is that though they may be well made, they usually don't have the basic features I'd look for.

This type of mesh will likely shred in a slide. There's no info on the other materials, whether they resist heat and abrasion or whether there is padding or reinforcement in the palms, knuckles and fingers.

You can get Corazzo Urbano gloves for $40. There are lots of gloves you can get for as much or less.

Sailboat13 wrote:I wonder if they would make a nice stooter glove.

"Designed Specifically For Receivers And Running Backs"
I can't imagine wearing my receiver gloves while ridding. Your hands will feel like their glued to the handelbars.

They are great gloves...... for football. But I'm not sure about stootering.

I wouldn't want to try throwing a football while wearing my scooter gloves. A pair of sandals are fine for attending a casual summer dinner party though not for a casual summer scooter ride.

Those football gloves are not built for impacting the asphalt or sliding along it. A bad slide wearing such gloves can shave off your finger and hand bones. It's probably a bit difficult to throw a football or sail if missing a few fingers.

motorcyclesuperstore.com, and corazzo.com which is a sponsor of the MB site offer gloves designed for scooter and motorcycle riders.

Here's some reasons why regular old gloves are a very very bad idea for riding:

1. The materials are cheap and too basic for heat and abrasion. You're basically going riding without anything on your hands with gloves like this, you'll shred your fingers to, or past the bones.

2. The default position of the glove is designed with straight fingers, riding gloves are designed in the position of your hands gripping the handle bars. This also adds to durability and comfort.

3. For $10-20 more, at any motorcycle shop really, you can find very cheap high quality summer/spring riding gloves that will last you for years. I'm still using my first pair of riding gloves for the spring/summer for nearly 2 years now and they still look and work brand new.

Also, my local menards has those same exact gloves you just bought for only 5 dollars after rebate.

It depends if you want a glove for looks or for protection.

And it is completely your choice.

In a fall your glove vs the pavement would be like
well
taking an angle grinder to it.

I'm convinced,,I just blew 30 bucks. Oh well, there a football field down the road from my house. Think I'll make a gift to some kids parents who's kid looks like he could use them. I down know what the heck I was thinking. Thanks folks, ya might have saved me a tough lesson.

better to lose money (and perhaps some pride) than fingers.

We have all been there I know I have.

Sailboat13 wrote:I'm convinced,,I just blew 30 bucks. Oh well, there a football field down the road from my house. Think I'll make a gift to some kids parents who's kid looks like he could use them. I down know what the heck I was thinking. Thanks folks, ya might have saved me a tough lesson.

Sailboat,

You took the lesson more seriously than I thought you would at first. I'm glad. It is always better for all of us here to get our egos bruised a tiny bit at this forum rather than pay the price in an emergency room.

I'd like to suggest that you look into and consider enrolling in a local motorcycle safety course which will give you an excellent foundation for safe riding. I took my Buddy on the local course which usually provides students with loaned motorcycles.

Ride Safe.

Portland_Rider wrote:

Sailboat13 wrote:I'm convinced,,I just blew 30 bucks. Oh well, there a football field down the road from my house. Think I'll make a gift to some kids parents who's kid looks like he could use them. I down know what the heck I was thinking. Thanks folks, ya might have saved me a tough lesson.

Sailboat,

You took the lesson more seriously than I thought you would at first. I'm glad. It is always better for all of us here to get our egos bruised a tiny bit at this forum rather than pay the price in an emergency room.

I'd like to suggest that you look into and consider enrolling in a local motorcycle safety course which will give you an excellent foundation for safe riding. I took my Buddy on the local course which usually provides students with loaned motorcycles.

Ride Safe.

That is an awesome idea. I have been riding my whole life and I am taking that course soon. I will probably learn I have developed bad habits heh.

There are many motorcycle shops that have gloves on clearance all the time. I picked up a pair of shift riding gloves for $15 and they have all the padding and ventilation that one could ask for. I live in AZ and my hands don't get sweaty during the summer.

Sailboat13 wrote:I'm convinced,,I just blew 30 bucks. Oh well, there a football field down the road from my house. Think I'll make a gift to some kids parents who's kid looks like he could use them. I down know what the heck I was thinking. Thanks folks, ya might have saved me a tough lesson.

don't be to hard on yourself. i am quite sure there are many that chose not to post because they don't wear gloves at all. i chose to post anyway. its hard to walk away from a deal. there are some gloves for downhill mountain biking that have plastic bits on them with quite a bit of padding. and i have a pair i wear for paint ball that look like they could take a beating. somewhere between there and a $200 pair of motogp gloves is what you need.

My son just gave me a pair of these, when the rain ever stops here, I can't wait to try them out!
http://www.rangerjoes.com/camelbak-glov ... -4813.html

These have some knuckle protection, I'd like to look at these too!
http://www.rangerjoes.com/camelbak-glov ... -4812.html

Sailboat13 wrote:I'm convinced,,I just blew 30 bucks. Oh well, there a football field down the road from my house. Think I'll make a gift to some kids parents who's kid looks like he could use them. I down know what the heck I was thinking. Thanks folks, ya might have saved me a tough lesson.

Actually you havn't even came close to making a big money mistake.The winners of the that go to the ones buying Chinese scooters.Yep its sad and funny at the same time that these Chinese scooter buyers think they have made a great deal money wise but soon find out theyve been ripped off.Now that's a LOT of ego bruising to handle.Therapy may be needed.