• GP Plus Gloves Are the Best Mid-Range Alpinestars Gloves

    Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

    If you’re shopping for a pair of mid-range street race gloves, then Alpinestars GP Plus gloves should be the first ones on your list. They have all the best features that you come to expect from Alpinestars gloves and they won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Totally redesigned in 2009, the GP Plus’ have the following features:

    • Full grain Kangaroo leather palm and upper
    • Pittards digital leather for outer hand and palm
    • Knit Kevlar in top of glove with abrasion resistant Pittards Armor-Tan leather
    • PU injected wrist cuffs that wrap all the way around the wrist for maximum wrist bone protection
    • Alpinestars patented 3rd and 4th finger bridge to prevent dreaded “finger roll”
    • 3D anatomical design for maximum comfort
    • Accordion leather fingers for natural flexibility
    • PU injected knuckle protection to efficiently absorb and dissipate impact
    • Fully ventilated finger sidewalls and perforated leather top panel to keep your hands dry and cool

    As you can see, just because GP Plus’ are considered mid-range, they don’t sacrifice safety or comfort. They’re top notch racing gloves that won’t break your bank. At under $200 you’ll be hard pressed to find another racing glove that offers so much.

    Like all Alpinestars gloves, the GP Plus’ are built to fit because of the full grain leather palms. The accordion leather fingers only add to the custom feel. After you’ve used them for a couple weeks these motorcycle racing gloves will really mold to your hand. You’ll feel like you’re practically riding bare-handed.

    The GP Plus’ are also perfect for newer riders and they come in mens and womens sizes. They’re available in black/white, blue, red, silver and white. They’re also great to if you’re looking to pick up a second set of gloves. A good friend of mine has his own garage and likes to keep a pair of GP Plus’ there for test rides. And if you’ve got a girl who’s just getting into racing, these are the perfect gloves to start her out.

    Even though they are considered mid-range racing gloves, the Alpinestars GP Plus’ are perfect for everyday commuting, no matter if you have a quick ten minute ride across town or if you have 100-mile roundtrip. They will stand up to the wear and tear of even the toughest rider. And because they’re made with Alpinestars quality, they’ll continue to look as good as the day you bought them. Seriously, I can’t say enough good things about the GP Plus’!

    As always, if you’ve got a pair of Alpinestars gloves, contact us and we just might add you as a featured reviewer.

  • Travis Pastrana Breaks World Record Wearing Alpinestars Gloves

    Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

    alg_pastranajumpalg_pastranajumpalg_pastranajumpTravis Pastrana Breaks World Record Wearing Alpinestars Gloves
    Last night, on a clear New Year’s Eve in Long Beach, CA motocross and X-Games legend Travis Pastrana broke the car-jumping world record by over 100 feet. Driving his 450 HP Subaru WRX STI rally car, Pastrana literally flew over 200 feet of water setting the world record with an official measurement of 269 feet. And of course, the superstar set the mark wearing his favorite Alpinestars gloves.
    The jump went off without a hitch. Travis had been training for the stunt for months in the deserts of California. Pastrana nailed the jump with a perfect landing after only having one practice speed run. Originally the plan was for him to drive down the runway twice to get a feel for the car and to properly plan the jump. But after his first practice run Pastrana said he was ready – tires were sticky, brakes were warm and his favorite Alpinestars were strapped on. He flew down the runway at over 90 mph and launched his Subaru in front of several thousand cheering fans.
    Pastrana has been an action sports hero ever since he burst onto the motocross scene at the 1999 X-Games, when at the age of 15 he jumped his motorcycle into the San Francisco Bay to celebrate his gold medal. Since then, he’s won competitions and X-Games medals in motocross, supercross, freestyle motocross and rally racing. During all those competitions Pastrana was rocking Alpinestars gloves.
    While he’s been known for his motocross accomplishments, Pastrana has actually been a major player on the the rally scene since 2006 when he formed a partnership with Subaru. Even though he made a move into rally racing, Travis never left his moto bike love behind and this was made most obvious in his choice of racing gloves – he stuck with his favorite Alpinestars.
    If last night’s jump was any indication, Travis Pastrana is going to make the most of 2010.  Happy New Year everyone! And remember, whether your riding or driving, make sure your gloves are Alpinestar gloves.

    Last night, on a clear New Year’s Eve in Long Beach, CA motocross and X-Games legend Travis Pastrana broke the car-jumping world record by over 100 feet. Driving his 450 HP Subaru WRX STI rally car, Pastrana literally flew over 200 feet of water setting the world record with an official measurement of 269 feet. And of course, the superstar set the mark wearing his favorite Alpinestars gloves.

    The jump went off without a hitch. Travis had been training for the stunt for months in the deserts of California. Pastrana nailed the jump with a perfect landing after only having one practice speed run. Originally the plan was for him to drive down the runway twice to get a feel for the car and to properly plan the jump. But after his first practice run Pastrana said he was ready – tires were sticky, brakes were warm and his favorite Alpinestars were strapped on. He flew down the runway at over 90 mph and launched his Subaru in front of several thousand cheering fans.

    alg_pastranajumpPastrana has been an action sports hero ever since he burst onto the motocross scene at the 1999 X-Games, when at the age of 15 he jumped his motorcycle into the San Francisco Bay to celebrate his gold medal. Since then, he’s won competitions and X-Games medals in motocross, supercross, freestyle motocross and rally racing. During all those competitions Pastrana was rocking Alpinestars gloves.

    While he’s been known for his motocross accomplishments, Pastrana has actually been a major player on the the rally scene since 2006 when he formed a partnership with Subaru. Even though he made a move into rally racing, Travis never left his moto bike love behind and this was made most obvious in his choice of racing gloves – he stuck with his favorite Alpinestars motorcycle gloves.

    If last night’s jump was any indication, Travis Pastrana is going to make the most of 2010.  Happy New Year everyone! And remember, whether your riding or driving, make sure your gloves are Alpinestar gloves.