Driving gloves?
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Originally Posted by ZDan,Feb 8 2008, 03:55 PM
So what is causing the "nervousness"?
What kind of "group driving" are we talking about?
Don't let others goad you into driving beyond your abilities, your comfort zone, or your willingness to put yourself, others, and your stook at risk!
Peter Egan wrote about this regarding motorcycle "ride-outs". He was running on the ragged edge to keep up with someone, and when they stopped mentioned to the guy that he thought the pace was too great. The guy replied "ride your OWN bike, Egan"! Meaning, don't feel you have to keep the same pace as others, if it means driving beyond what are reasonable limits FOR YOU.
dunno if this is relevant in this case or not, just throwing it out there...
What kind of "group driving" are we talking about?
Don't let others goad you into driving beyond your abilities, your comfort zone, or your willingness to put yourself, others, and your stook at risk!
Peter Egan wrote about this regarding motorcycle "ride-outs". He was running on the ragged edge to keep up with someone, and when they stopped mentioned to the guy that he thought the pace was too great. The guy replied "ride your OWN bike, Egan"! Meaning, don't feel you have to keep the same pace as others, if it means driving beyond what are reasonable limits FOR YOU.
dunno if this is relevant in this case or not, just throwing it out there...
It's not like I'm pushing myself to the limit and by 'nervous' I don't mean up to the point where I'm shaking and sweating,
I mean... well I mean my palms get sweaty. I do feel the adrenaline pumping.
But that's about it.
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Originally Posted by nearwater4me,Feb 7 2008, 10:46 PM
I'm looking for a thin, functional driving gloves, not aesthetics.
Driver’s gloves feature open knuckles and back for maximum flexibility, ventilation and to reduce stress on the soft, thin, skin tight, leather. Holes punched in fingers and palms for breathability, short cuffs so as not to restrict movement, and a stud fastener closure on the back for proper fit around the wrist.
See what Porsche Design makes then find them on eBay.
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I have the same problem sometimes. It's gone away now that I've driven the car hard a few times. But I just set the temp on semicold and set the fan fairly high and when I'm not in a turn just sorta loosen my fingers so the air gets in and dries my hands off.
Screw buying gloves.
Screw buying gloves.
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http://www.amazon.com/Nomex-Flight-Gloves-...m/dp/B00133QPEI
Cheap, comfy, purpose built and can be low key if you get the black ones. Some seem better built than others but they seem to survive flying duty for about a year before I bust 'em. Most of that wear probably comes from other stuff anyway.
Cheap, comfy, purpose built and can be low key if you get the black ones. Some seem better built than others but they seem to survive flying duty for about a year before I bust 'em. Most of that wear probably comes from other stuff anyway.
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I have some Mechanix M-pacts that I really like a lot.
I got them from Palmflex for $7.
The upside is that during the winter I can blast the heater on my face without feeling like I'm burning my hands.
I got them from Palmflex for $7.
The upside is that during the winter I can blast the heater on my face without feeling like I'm burning my hands.
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Motocross gloves, they are slim and have great feeling.
I ride motocross so i have several pairs of gloves. i use them for everything. They even work great for using as mechanics gloves.
http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/product/...OVES/?id=119466
Those would be the ones i would use for driving a car, they have no padding on them in the palm or on the back of hand. The vented back side keeps your hands nice and cool.
I ride motocross so i have several pairs of gloves. i use them for everything. They even work great for using as mechanics gloves.
http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/product/...OVES/?id=119466
Those would be the ones i would use for driving a car, they have no padding on them in the palm or on the back of hand. The vented back side keeps your hands nice and cool.
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I have simpson racing gloves. Only complaint is that its so thin the back cloth area does wear fast.
I also noticed heel-toeing is easier with shoes you're used too.. for the person who asked. I bought racing shoes to see if heel-toeing was any easier, it wasnt. I was too used to my normal skate shoes (light, comfortable, a bit wider, very thin). I'm sure racing shoes are better for the avid racer, but since I really dont want to walk around in them I'm just gonna use my normal shoes for that
I also noticed heel-toeing is easier with shoes you're used too.. for the person who asked. I bought racing shoes to see if heel-toeing was any easier, it wasnt. I was too used to my normal skate shoes (light, comfortable, a bit wider, very thin). I'm sure racing shoes are better for the avid racer, but since I really dont want to walk around in them I'm just gonna use my normal shoes for that
