Comments on: MD Tested: Helimot Buffalo Pro Gloves (With Interview of Helimot Owner Helmut Kluckner) (News) (Product Reviews) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/10/md-tested-helimot-buffalo-pro-gloves-with-interview-of-helimot-owner-helmut-kluckner/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Sat, 25 May 2013 23:00:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: cyclox http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/10/md-tested-helimot-buffalo-pro-gloves-with-interview-of-helimot-owner-helmut-kluckner/comment-page-1/#comment-89442 cyclox Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:38:20 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24526#comment-89442 I've had a pair of the Buffalo 365 gloves for 8 years now. No crashes in them, so I can't comment on their crash-worthiness, but they've lasted and lasted and lasted and remain extremely comfortable. When I lived in California during the first year I owned these gloves, I wore them for commuting and touring and a couple of track days. Probably rode over 10,000 miles wearing them. After moving to the east coast, they've seen less use but perhaps more abuse in rain, sleet and salt. I wash them a few times a year and then apply leather conditioner. There's a bit of a tear starting at one of the gauntlets due to the years of pulling on them while putting them on, but the reinforced piece of leather at that location has done its job. For racing and track days, I've gone through several pairs of gloves and each pair of them cost more than $200. One pair of Alpinestars GP Pros has had failed seams (without a crash) and has been repaired twice - I only have them as a backups now. My current ones, from RS Taichi, seem to be holding up better. None of my race gloves feel as well-made as the Buffalo 365s. There are fewer seams on the Helimot gloves, and I think that, along with the high-quality leather, makes them worth well more than their price tag. I'll probably pick up a new pair next season. I’ve had a pair of the Buffalo 365 gloves for 8 years now. No crashes in them, so I can’t comment on their crash-worthiness, but they’ve lasted and lasted and lasted and remain extremely comfortable.

When I lived in California during the first year I owned these gloves, I wore them for commuting and touring and a couple of track days. Probably rode over 10,000 miles wearing them. After moving to the east coast, they’ve seen less use but perhaps more abuse in rain, sleet and salt. I wash them a few times a year and then apply leather conditioner. There’s a bit of a tear starting at one of the gauntlets due to the years of pulling on them while putting them on, but the reinforced piece of leather at that location has done its job.

For racing and track days, I’ve gone through several pairs of gloves and each pair of them cost more than $200. One pair of Alpinestars GP Pros has had failed seams (without a crash) and has been repaired twice – I only have them as a backups now. My current ones, from RS Taichi, seem to be holding up better.

None of my race gloves feel as well-made as the Buffalo 365s. There are fewer seams on the Helimot gloves, and I think that, along with the high-quality leather, makes them worth well more than their price tag. I’ll probably pick up a new pair next season.

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]]> By: Don http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/10/md-tested-helimot-buffalo-pro-gloves-with-interview-of-helimot-owner-helmut-kluckner/comment-page-1/#comment-89361 Don Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:44:40 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24526#comment-89361 Yet if you were looking at two different bikes to buy, and the price difference was only $200, and the more expensive bike was clearly better, I bet you wouldn't even bat an eyelid over the decision. I think lots of people look at it as paying $200 for a pair of gloves, and think that's too much for a pair of gloves, after all I can get some gardening gloves for $10. Perhaps the value would be appreciated more if people realized they're paying $200 for the continued use of their hands. I don't know about you, but my hands are certainly worth more than $200. Yet if you were looking at two different bikes to buy, and the price difference was only $200, and the more expensive bike was clearly better, I bet you wouldn’t even bat an eyelid over the decision.

I think lots of people look at it as paying $200 for a pair of gloves, and think that’s too much for a pair of gloves, after all I can get some gardening gloves for $10. Perhaps the value would be appreciated more if people realized they’re paying $200 for the continued use of their hands. I don’t know about you, but my hands are certainly worth more than $200.

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]]> By: George http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/10/md-tested-helimot-buffalo-pro-gloves-with-interview-of-helimot-owner-helmut-kluckner/comment-page-1/#comment-89340 George Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:24:54 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24526#comment-89340 I used to think like you about gloves but while racing in my 20s and having some other brand glove failures in relative minor crashes that resulted in getting sand ground into my ripped open knuckles and blistered skin on my palm from sliding down the track. Still to this day I have issues with those knuckles related to those injuries. I wised up and started wearing Helmut's gloves. I crashed while racing in Helmut's gloves a lot harder crashes than the "other brand" gloves with NO injuries to my hands. When I was young and invincible (and stupid!) I thought I was OK riding or racing with any sort of gloves. Now at 50, I am glad I wised up early because a lot of those little injuries from my youth are coming back to haunt me - and I am not that old yet! I used to think like you about gloves but while racing in my 20s and having some other brand glove failures in relative minor crashes that resulted in getting sand ground into my ripped open knuckles and blistered skin on my palm from sliding down the track.

Still to this day I have issues with those knuckles related to those injuries.

I wised up and started wearing Helmut’s gloves. I crashed while racing in Helmut’s gloves a lot harder crashes than the “other brand” gloves with NO injuries to my hands.

When I was young and invincible (and stupid!) I thought I was OK riding or racing with any sort of gloves. Now at 50, I am glad I wised up early because a lot of those little injuries from my youth are coming back to haunt me – and I am not that old yet!

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]]> By: stinkywheels http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/10/md-tested-helimot-buffalo-pro-gloves-with-interview-of-helimot-owner-helmut-kluckner/comment-page-1/#comment-89308 stinkywheels Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:27:10 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24526#comment-89308 I've never owned a $200 pair of gloves, buuuut I might. I've looked and almost lusted after some gloves but the protection was off knuckle, one finger too short, gaudy (usually). This guy might get some business. I've had to buy gloves midtrip account of poor fit that didn't rear its head until a few days into a trip. I'd really like to get fitted and some really good fittin gloves might be the result. Made in America, great product, gotta try it. Christmas is coming. I’ve never owned a $200 pair of gloves, buuuut I might. I’ve looked and almost lusted after some gloves but the protection was off knuckle, one finger too short, gaudy (usually). This guy might get some business. I’ve had to buy gloves midtrip account of poor fit that didn’t rear its head until a few days into a trip. I’d really like to get fitted and some really good fittin gloves might be the result. Made in America, great product, gotta try it. Christmas is coming.

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]]> By: swissguy http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/10/md-tested-helimot-buffalo-pro-gloves-with-interview-of-helimot-owner-helmut-kluckner/comment-page-1/#comment-88884 swissguy Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:46:50 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24526#comment-88884 USD200 for a pair of gloves. I do believe in quality, but my wallet and my thrifty demeanor does not agree with my taste for quality. Good try. USD200 for a pair of gloves. I do believe in quality, but my wallet and my thrifty demeanor does not agree with my taste for quality.
Good try.

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]]> By: bikerrandy http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/10/md-tested-helimot-buffalo-pro-gloves-with-interview-of-helimot-owner-helmut-kluckner/comment-page-1/#comment-88768 bikerrandy Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:43:27 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24526#comment-88768 Never have I owned MC gloves this expensive. In my youth I road raced wearing garden leather gloves. Crashed a few times and my gloves protected my hands. Many times of riding for 50 years I have had slow speed crashes and my $20-$30 gloves have protected my hands. I wear Nolan helmets, not Arai. Never have I owned MC gloves this expensive. In my youth I road raced wearing garden leather gloves. Crashed a few times and my gloves protected my hands. Many times of riding for 50 years I have had slow speed crashes and my $20-$30 gloves have protected my hands. I wear Nolan helmets, not Arai.

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]]> By: blackcayman http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/10/md-tested-helimot-buffalo-pro-gloves-with-interview-of-helimot-owner-helmut-kluckner/comment-page-1/#comment-88742 blackcayman Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:38:01 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24526#comment-88742 Two seasons ago I bought some Held Phantom gloves for Track Days with Stingray leather on the palm, finger and thumb. I have enjoyed them, and haven't crash-tested them...knock on wood. They are very well constructed and with a twice-annual washing, they are holding up well. They cam highly recommended. That being said I do love Deer Hide work gloves. I have three Vanson Leathers (two jackets and a one-piece); I appreciate well made - long lasting things, especially when it comes motorcycle gear and your survival is on the line (Arai Helmets). These could be on the 2013 acquisition list Two seasons ago I bought some Held Phantom gloves for Track Days with Stingray leather on the palm, finger and thumb. I have enjoyed them, and haven’t crash-tested them…knock on wood. They are very well constructed and with a twice-annual washing, they are holding up well. They cam highly recommended.

That being said I do love Deer Hide work gloves. I have three Vanson Leathers (two jackets and a one-piece); I appreciate well made – long lasting things, especially when it comes motorcycle gear and your survival is on the line (Arai Helmets).

These could be on the 2013 acquisition list

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]]> By: George http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/10/md-tested-helimot-buffalo-pro-gloves-with-interview-of-helimot-owner-helmut-kluckner/comment-page-1/#comment-88736 George Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:21:17 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24526#comment-88736 I've been wearing Helimot's gloves for almost 25 years. I wore them in several crashes on the race track and never have a glove failure. I wear my Buffalo gloves daily and can't imagine any other glove. I try on other brands but they all feel cheap and lack the quality of construction and design of my Buffalo gloves. Sure you can find other gloves that approach the quality of Helmut's designs but they cost as much as or more than Helmut's gloves and I KNOW Helmut's gloves will protect me! Helmut's customer service is top of the heap! I’ve been wearing Helimot’s gloves for almost 25 years.

I wore them in several crashes on the race track and never have a glove failure.

I wear my Buffalo gloves daily and can’t imagine any other glove.

I try on other brands but they all feel cheap and lack the quality of construction and design of my Buffalo gloves.

Sure you can find other gloves that approach the quality of Helmut’s designs but they cost as much as or more than Helmut’s gloves and I KNOW Helmut’s gloves will protect me! Helmut’s customer service is top of the heap!

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]]> By: todd http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/10/md-tested-helimot-buffalo-pro-gloves-with-interview-of-helimot-owner-helmut-kluckner/comment-page-1/#comment-88472 todd Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:32:22 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24526#comment-88472 I've been enjoying my Buffalos for many years of daily commuting. I do have a different set of -admittedly cheaper- gloves I use for bitter cold (San Francisco Bay Area...) and rainy days with a heated liner. My Buffalos were well worth the cost. Good thing because I'd hate to have to spend that much very often. -todd I’ve been enjoying my Buffalos for many years of daily commuting. I do have a different set of -admittedly cheaper- gloves I use for bitter cold (San Francisco Bay Area…) and rainy days with a heated liner. My Buffalos were well worth the cost. Good thing because I’d hate to have to spend that much very often.

-todd

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