In the existing concept of most people, motorcycles are "meat covered with iron", so the safety is very low. It is undeniable that when an accident occurs, the motorcyclist is indeed more likely to be injured because he cannot be protected by sheet metal like a car driver. But in fact, wearing proper rider equipment and correct driving concepts can effectively reduce the chance and degree of injury for riders, making riding a motorcycle safer and more fun. Today, Helmet King would like to share with you how to choose a pair of high-quality knight gloves that suit you to reduce the risk of hand injuries in accidents.

The role of gloves

Knight gloves can be said to be the second most important basic personal equipment after the helmet. Because when an accident occurs, most knights will subconsciously want to support their bodies with their hands, but the palms and wrists are actually composed of small bones, and it is very easy to cause fractures when they are impacted by external forces. Even if there is no fracture, the hand is injured due to friction with the ground, which will affect the knight's life or work, and severe cases may cause permanent damage.

In addition to the left side, it can bring more comprehensive protection to the rider and protect the safety of the rider after an accident. Wearing gloves can also make the rider feel more consistent with the grip on the motorcycle, which helps fine-tune the operation of the motorcycle and improve riding skills. Therefore, a pair of motorcycle gloves of their own is worth having for every rider.

Long version vs short version

Gloves on the market can be mainly divided into long gloves and short gloves. Long gloves can provide better protection for the wrist joints, but they are relatively inconvenient to put on and take off. You can choose long/short version of gloves according to your needs and acceptance. Generally, beginners are not used to wearing gloves every time before cycling, and short gloves may be a better choice. For general riders who mainly use cars in daily life, short gloves may be enough. For iron riders with more passionate driving habits and often go for a ride on mountain roads, the long version and racing version gloves with better protection should be more suitable for your needs.

Winter vs Summer

Gloves can be divided into long version/short version according to the length, another major choice will be seasonality. The summer knight gloves on the market usually have a short version as the mainstream, and are made of ventilated and breathable materials, so that the knight can feel more comfortable when wearing them in summer. Winter gloves are mostly made of non-ventilated and breathable materials to achieve the best warmth retention effect. In addition to keeping warm, winter gloves are also mostly made of waterproof materials. This is to prevent the gloves from getting wet after raining in winter, which greatly affects the comfort and thermal performance. Experienced knights usually keep two pairs of gloves, one pair is mainly for ventilation and breathability in summer, and the other pair is mainly for waterproof performance in winter.

Protection performance

A major focus of gloves is protection, and the level of protection can be judged initially from the amount of protective blocks and the manufacturing materials. As far as street gloves are concerned, basically the fist joints and hand knife positions will have protective blocks or thicker designs to increase protection. Better protection, such as competitive gloves, will have protective blocks on all finger joints, and some competitive gloves will use a reinforced structure design, which further enhances safety, but further reduces the convenience of wearing.

Glove Material

In addition to the number of protective blocks, you can also pay attention to the manufacturing materials of the gloves when choosing gloves. Generally speaking, there are mostly cloth/nylon materials and leather options on the market. Cloth gloves are usually lighter, thinner, and breathable. However, the wear resistance and durability are far inferior to leather gloves, and absorbent fabrics are more likely to cause discomfort when it rains. In contrast, although leather gloves usually have a certain thickness and are airtight, they are relatively better in protection and durability. Some senior knights will use gloves made of goatskin, cowhide and other genuine leather. These leather gloves usually have good hand feeling, lightness and wear resistance at the same time, but the price will be correspondingly higher. However, in order to achieve long-term use of leather gloves, the details of maintenance will be more than cloth gloves. If you are just starting to wear gloves, or do not want to spend special time maintaining gloves, cloth gloves will be a good choice.

Summarize

For general commuters, a pair of short cloth gloves may already meet your needs. But if you live in a place that relies heavily on motorcycles as a means of transportation, or if you often go to rainy areas, the waterproof function should become your focus. In addition, wearing a pair of winter waterproof gloves may be a good choice. Iron knights with more passionate driving habits, long leather gloves with better protection, and even competitive gloves should be more in line with your needs.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone: There are many gloves for different purposes on the market. Although these gloves can also provide some protection in the event of an accident, they may not be made of non-slip and wear-resistant materials. Unnecessary potential risks for operating the accelerator and brakes, insufficient wear resistance and insufficient protection in the event of an accident. If you want to ride a motorcycle more safely, you should buy yourself a pair of handsome knight gloves!