2011年4月28日星期四
Insulation of motorcycle gloves
Apart from a good lining the wind will influence the temperature of your hands big time. Wind creeps in where the motorcycle glove is stitched together, often at your fingertips. The same place that is so hard for your body to keep warm.
Wild rage of Alpinestars motorcycle gloves for your selection.
Choose a fitted motorcycle helmet
1. Use a manufacturers fitting chart and measuring tape.
2. Find the corresponding helmet category (e.g. Small, Large, Extra Large ...)
3. Open helmet by pulling chin straps outwards and place over your head.
4. A helmet should fit tight on your head.
5. The helmet should feel comfortable.
6. Check the helmet surrounds your forehead tightly.(you cannot put your thumb between your forehead and helmet).
7. Adjust and close the chinstrap.
8. Chinstrap should not be pushing against your neck
9. Shake your head, the helmet itself should not move!
10. Make sure you can't slide the helmet off your head.
11. Sit on your motorcycle in a riding position... the top of the helmet should not influence your vision.
12. To the left and right should be 100% vision (but this is required from the manufacturers by law)
13. If you wear glasses be sure to try them on with the helmet.
14. Full faced masks need at least a finger in front of your chin.
15. Press down on the top of the helmet (hold it there).make sure it feels comfy and surrounds the whole of your head.
16. Check for all the features you want / need.
17. Wear it for at least 5 minutes and check irritation points.
Note: the inner lining will shrink a bit, making the helmet a bit looser.
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2011年1月11日星期二
Riders Sponsored by Scorpion
Racing Association: US Freestyle / XDL
Hometown: Sidney, Maine (current location Manchester, NH)
Background: Champion stunt performer Chris 'Teach' McNeil has been traveling the globe for almost ten years wowing crowds with his impressive array of gravity-defying stunts.
Josh Borne - Sponsored by Scorpion exo-1000
Racing Association: US Freestyle / XDL
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Background: Josh Borne is one of the nation's premier streetbike freestyle athletes. Borne's passion for streetbikes began in 2004 when he bought his first motorcycle while earning his Degree in Engineering. He quickly discovered his natural talent when he began freestyle riding in 2005. In less than a year, Borne had already excelled to professional competition level. In 2008, Josh left his corporate career as a General Motors Engineer to pursue professional riding on a permanent basis.
Don Taylor - Sponsored by Scorpion Helmets
Racing Association: CMA AND AMA Flat Track
Hometown: Welland, ON
Background: Won the CMA #1 plate for the fifth consecutive year as well as the CMRC #1 plate for the second consecutive year.
Aaron Twite - Sponsored by Scorpion Helmets
Racing Association: US Freestyle / XDL
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Background: Very few streetbike freestyle riders have impacted the sport on a global level. Aaron Twite is one of the select few: from his home turf in the US, to sessions and competitions in Europe, even bringing his unique style to countries of Asia. Aaron Twite came on to the streetbike freestyle scene strong, immediately taking top qualifying spots in US and World competitions, while simultaneously introducing new tricks to the sport.
Maddie Wilhite - Sponsored by Scorpion Helmets
Hometown: Conway AR
Background: Maddie Wilhite is 15 years old. She has raced Jr. Dragsters since she was 8 years old. She wanted to switch to the Scorpion helmet line, because in drag racing, a lot of events run late into the night, with dew falling, high humidity, and sitting on the starting line, with the visor down, is no time for the visor to fog up. She is the current 2010 Centerville dragway points champion, and has 4 wins, two runner ups, and 5 semi final finishes at Centerville Dragway, Prescott Raceway, and Tulsa Raceway Park.
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Wonderful Alpinestars GP Tech from the stars
2011年1月5日星期三
Useful Information on Scorpion Helmets' Warranty
To address the need of this essential protective gear, many companies produce motorcycle helmets. One of the most popular and well received helmet producers is Scorpion Exo-1000.
Their specialty products, which are Scorpion helmets, are engineered by some of the world's best helmet designers. Their products are composed of state-of-the-art materials. They use the newest manufacturing methods to manufacture these helmets. Finally, the products are tested rigorously to ensure that the helmet bought by a customer is high-quality, durable, and pleasantly aesthetic. The company also makes sure that their protective headgear meets or even surpasses the required safety standard.
However, production mishaps are unavoidable, and they sometimes do occur. A helmet that finds its way to the store may be defective. They may be damaged during manufacturing, or something may have gone wrong during the manufacturing process. Either way, it is not the customer's fault for accidentally buying a defective helmet.
In this case, the company offers a warranty. This enables customers who bought these faulty helmets to acquire another one without any defects free of charge. But before availing of the warranty, it is important to know how this service works.
All Scorpion helmets carry a three-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. That means you can return the product anytime three years after the date of purchase should evidence of manufacturing or shipping defects is detected. The warranty covers repairs and replacement of parts. It also covers labor and services that are necessary to repair the helmet.
This warranty does not apply, however, to normal wear and tear. That means you can't return the helmet just because the paint is faded or chipped due to frequent usage.
It does not apply to deliberate mishandling. If the helmet served its purpose (i.e., the motorcyclist figured out in an accident, and the helmet, though destroyed, was able to protect him), it is not covered with the warranty.
If the helmet is modified in any way, the warranty does not apply. Such modifications include but are not limited to installation of audio or lights systems, drilling the shell or liner, carving or compressing the liners, and repainting of the outer shell.
To avail of the warranty, you would need to fill out a warranty form. You should then ship the defective product to the manufacturer; however, if this is not applicable or is inconvenient for you, you can return the product to a local dealer. You would also need to prepay the mailing charge through postal money or credit.
If everything goes well, the company will send you a repaired helmet. If the defective helmet is discontinued or no longer available, SportExo will provide you with a model that has equal or even better value.
Tips In Buying The Right Motorcycle Helmet
Below are some tips that will help you buy the right motorcycle helmet.
1. Does it meet the DOT standard?
Before buying a helmet, make sure that what you have chosen meets with the criteria set by the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218. You can determine this by looking for the symbol of the DOT on the helmet.
You will also find a label inside the Scorpion exo-1000 helmet that provides you with essential information about the Scorpion helmets such as the manufacturer’s name, the year and the month the helmet was manufactured, the model number, the size of the helmet, the materials used for its construction and of course some information about the company. Make sure that both the logo and the label is present.
2. Is it quality-made?
Helmets should be made from a firm polystyrene layer or Styrofoam layer that will help protect your head from injury. The layer should be an inch thick and should weigh about three pounds. It should be simple constructed with none of the embellishments that will only cause injury in your head such as spikes or other protruding decorations. Chin straps with sturdy rivets should be also be present as this will help keep the helmet in place.
3. Does it fit your style?
Scorpion exo-1000 need not be out of style just because it is considered as a safety gear. It can also be an avenue where one can make a fashion statement. Try looking for great illustrations on the outer shell of the helmet. Some people even have the illustrations custom-made.
4. Does it offer full protection?
Helmets that protect the whole face will of course serve you in good stead during collision. The plastic face shields will also protect you from the wind, the dust, rain, insects and road debris that are thrown up by passing vehicles. If you do not want helmets with the shield on them, buy a separate goggles that will help protect your eyes. One thing that you should know is that windshields are not enough to protect you.
Alpinestars GP Tech Gloves
2011年1月3日星期一
Introduction of Alpinestars Gloves
Anyway Alpinestars have offices in Tokyo and Los Angeles and of course they have a strong presence in Italy. Most of the research and development still takes place in Italy. The brand is today worn by MotoGP World Champions Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner so if you ever were in any doubt about the quality of Alpinestars gloves then that should set your mind at ease. Nicky Hayden wears the famous Alpinestars GP Tech gloves if you’re looking the buy the same pair. He’s also been known to wear the Alpinestars GP Pro gloves. The equipment is also used in Formula One and NASCAR with recent champions Fernando Alonso and Jimmie Johnson helping to develop the gear such as gloves, footwear, Nomex suits and even underwear. You can appreciate how fast these guys are going in their vehicles and so safety is one of the key features. This is where Alpinestars gloves and equipment really excel especially with the motorcycle gloves.
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wholesale helmets
For those "reviewers" who are saying the cheek pads are too tight, mark across forehead, etc. , I would say, maybe the scorpion-exo-900 is not the correct helmet for your head and face shape.
Finding a good helmet that fits is more "art" than science; there is no good or bad helmet, there is the helmet that fits YOU:) Find THAT hel
First, I have to say, dealing with Revzilla was a real pleasure. Package arrived in 1 week exactly even though i'm in the middle east at the moment. The Scorpion exo-1000 is everything i expected in terms of quality and I like the fact that it does not have an overly exaggerated venting system like the GP. I must admit that even though I watch all the clips on you tube on changing the visor, that it was still a very tedious affair and at one point I thought I recked it when the side panel popped off during one of my attempts. The one the worked for me was changing the visor with the helmet on. Don't know why, it just did on my first attempt. Overall, i think its the wholesale helmets and would definitely recommend it to anyone.
2010年12月20日星期一
Motorcycle gloves manufacturers
Motorcycle-specific gloves, students in the wholesale, retail and motorcycle gloves. Alpinestars has Scorpion and other brands, there are suitable for everyday driving is also used carbon fiber for professional competition glove.
Here too we provide heating type motorcycle gloves, it's normal voltage in the 12v voltage, the output of motorcycle electric gloves it is the highest temperature is 42 degrees Celsius, the temperature at room temperature for the body, so this will not feel cold in winter white in driving on the highway you will feel very warm and comfortable.
Here we have introduced to the Alpinestars gloves, but a full leather motorcycle gloves, the surface of the skin you can almost see the wrinkles, is a very good glove, but also the most sold in the United States one of the brands. Glove all in wool. You will not feel cold in Malaysia have the feeling of riding on the road.
An overview of motorcycle helmet
Today, we have a good fit helmet, which is more able to save your brain damage or even life, and aesthetically pleasing and more apparent. The design and style of motorcycle helmets, many from the glossy black, with bright stripes more adventurous riders, so that visibility and cool boy or a girl watching the game. Patterns and symbols have become fashionable helmets, often with a gift of a more radical, delicate appearance, stylish helmet. For example, the wolf Pandora, a sun helmet design has been incorporated into a rough and skulls, crosses, it's wings and gold lettering design to make it look more militant - perhaps suggesting that this helmet is more likely to be of aggression road, not the opposite!
Fashion can see from the rich and famous motorcycle helmets to buy the most luxurious hand and stylish helmet. It has just been discovered, the famous motorcycle Jorgen Lorenzo is selling his winning of the championship, Swarovski helmet, which is magnificent crystal inlays. With nearly 00 crystal with metallic paint coating, which makes the appearance of the rainbow shining helmets; and Lorenzo, a symbol of cross and Red Crescent Societies was signed (meaning outside more than the recipient), the beauty of this helmet must be Most drivers in the list of Christmas wishes. Sadly, more than 10,000 pounds out of our price range the most!
Motorcycle helmet protective gear is not always a fashion, they began after the motorcycle helmet leather lined with soft hair, which invented the airplane pilots wear long. You can imagine, this is not safe, nor is it fashion. Finally, a scientist with the help of the helmet has become tougher, but still does not look good, badly fitted - and calm, like an aircraft pilot helmet look. It was not until much later spread to help the more lasting impact lightweight helmet use. They are more stylish, better fitting and general because the number of useful accessories valuable time.
Like a lot of the car to be used in motorcycle helmets, such as cycling, it is a small motorcycle wearing a helmet, such as f1 which almost all players use a motorcycle helmet, the pilot must wear motorcycle car helmets, a wide range of Scorpion helmets that it can see it in our lives is a very popular items are welcome. To introduce a very popular website
2010年12月15日星期三
New features of Alpinestars SP-1
The main difference I have noticed with the Alpinestars motorcycle gloves is with the finish. Incidentally these gloves are also marketed as Alpinestars gloves just in case you were wondering they are the same thing! So the finish, compared to the Alpinestars gloves or Alpinestars GP Tech gloves the finish is a bit cheap. You may find that there are long threads hanging or the leather has not quite been cut to the fit you would expect. I guess Alpinestars can get away with it since its been marketed as a mid range glove. If you can live with the inferior finish then there is no reason not to buy these gloves. They will provide you with an excellent level of protection and come at a fantastic price. The cheapest I have seen the Alpinestars SP1 gloves are about $100 and its a great bargain at that price.
Alpinestars gloves are also on the market. You’ll also find them listed as Alpinestars SP-2 gloves and are very similar to the SP1 model but are even cheaper.
The SP-1 range also come in Alpinestars gloves Stella SP-1 format which is directed completely at the female market. It’s touted as having a cut specifically to fit a ladies hand and so it will fit much better.
Alpinestars SP-1 Gloves
Most of the Alpinestars gloves I have looked at so far have been pretty much at the top of the range. I hope I haven’t scared anyone off with the cost of these gloves. There are so called mid ranged biking gloves out there if that’s what you’re after. I know not everyone has $300 to spend on a pair of gloves so if you’re looking for that Alpinestars quality but your budget doesn’t quite stretch that far how about going for the Alpinestars gloves? They are aimed at general road use, you won’t catch any of the big named MotoGP stars using them but then hey how many of us are going to get to that level? Not me I know that much! Don’t let the ‘mid-range’ tag full you into thinking that you’re buying an inferior product though. They are stunning looking gloves and will provide you with an exceptionally high level of protection no matter what type of vehicle you’re on.
The Alpinestars motorcycle gloves are constructed from leather and the thickness of the leather varies from point to point on the gloves. Obviously the areas which require most protection have the thickest area of leather. Kevlar is also present which acts as additional abrasion resistance for that top quality protection. The knuckles are made up of carbon fiber and carbon fiber sliders are also present and correct on the fingers. As standard on the Alpinestars gloves these days is the ventilation holes to let a little air in to your hands for those long summer rides. These are present on the fingers and the wrist area. The wrist gauntlet is also rather familiar as it is the standard dual Velcro closure. The fit of these gloves is excellent and comes in various different sizes so you should find a pair to suit your needs. It is possible to get small Alpinestars gloves as I know this is a common query especially with the Alpinestars Alloy Gloves.
Scorpion Helmets in Hollywood
Dean McDermott, co-star of the Tori & Dean show featured on the Oxygen Channel, isn't your average Hollywood TV celebrity. He's as much a Scorpion motorcycle helmets enthusiast as the rest of us. He's been riding bikes since the ripe age of 12 and recently got the urge to take to the race track. So 'Scorpion USA' hooked him up with a full-custom race suit and helmets to get the job done. He now has his WERA racing license and has been chiseling his knee-dragging skills ever since. He's getting faster and part of that process is tossing the bike along the way. He's walked away from 2 crashes. One at low speed and another at over 100mph when the front end pushed out. Take a journey through Dean's trials and tribulations in trying to balance family and his need for speed by browsing through the below video's and tune in to the new season of "Tori & Dean - Home Sweet Hollywood" on the Oxygen Channel.
2010年12月14日星期二
Scorpion Urban Destroyer Helmet
The poly mesh shell also gets ballistic nylon panels in the high impact areas for when you are in a tight scrape, not to mention the fact that the Urban Destroyer also has your back, literally. There is a full-length back protector compartment, complete with a P.E. foam pad in place. Internally, a lightweight perforated liner makes for maximum air flow.
Additional refinements include two generous hand warmer pockets as well as an interior storage pocket. Reflective trim has been incorporated on the arms and back of the jacket for improved nighttime visibility. Dual waist-adjustment snaps and Velcro® arm adjustment tabs help keep the jacket or sleeves from flapping at triple digit speeds. The Urban Destroyer jacket comes in a basic black, bright blue or vivid red, ranging in size from S up through XXL.
Capping things off are the matching scorpion-exo-400 Urban Destroyer helmets. Featuring an advanced polycarbonate composite construction, the shell's aero-tuned design has been wind-tunnel tested to ensure things stay quiet inside when all hell is breaking loose outside. The SpeedShift® quick-change shield system makes for simple, tool-less faceshield changes in less than 10 seconds. Speaking of shields, Scorpion Helmets optically correct faceshields are treated with anti-scratch hardened coating and the exclusive EverClear® no-fog technology. Although the destroyed urban environment graphics look killer, these lids will not lay waste to your wallet as the EXO-400 retails for right around $159.95.
2010年12月8日星期三
Alpinestars Motoracycle Gloves--The S-MX6
Why you should buy a Scorpion Helmet.
I will not hesitate to tell you the reasons.
1. They are the most advanced and user friendly helmets market.
2. They are made with the strongest, lightest weight materials available.
3. The coolest, most sought after designs and graphics out there today.
4. One of the best product warranties in the business.