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Author: BearBear Date: Jun 5, 2008 05:01
I'm trying not to cry - my beloved Swift PP2000s got a major drenching
on the journey home from the IoM [1], and even careful drying (well
blotting, rather than drying) has shown up they're slightly fucked - a
finger seam has parted, and they're feeling a tad "crispy" to the touch.
So what's the current best choice for an ultra-lightweight, maximum-
feel, leather glove?
[1] it was bucketing down from the M6/M1 junction, all the way down to
Luton, and drizzling thereafter
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Bear
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Author: BearBear Date: Jun 5, 2008 05:01
In article , Bear says...
> I'm trying not to cry - my beloved Swift PP2000s got a major drenching
> on the journey home from the IoM [1], and even careful drying (well
> blotting, rather than drying) has shown up they're slightly fucked - a
> finger seam has parted, and they're feeling a tad "crispy" to the touch.
heh. Wrong newsgroup, sorry :)
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Bear
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Author: zolzol Date: Jun 5, 2008 07:09
"Bear" wrote in message
> So what's the current best choice for an ultra-lightweight, maximum-
> feel, leather glove?
i don't know, but if you find some in extra large let me know. buying
gloves for these catchers mitts that i have for hands can be difficult.
zol
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Author: Mack A. DamiaMack A. Damia Date: Jun 5, 2008 08:50
On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:01:14 +0100, Bear gmail.com>
wrote:
>I'm trying not to cry - my beloved Swift PP2000s got a major drenching
>on the journey home from the IoM [1], and even careful drying (well
>blotting, rather than drying) has shown up they're slightly fucked - a
>finger seam has parted, and they're feeling a tad "crispy" to the touch.
>
>So what's the current best choice for an ultra-lightweight, maximum-
>feel, leather glove?
>
>[1] it was bucketing down from the M6/M1 junction, all the way down to
>Luton, and drizzling thereafter
Guy goes to the doctor, disrobes, and the doctor exclaims, "man,
you've got five penises! How do your pants fit?
"Like a glove", he answers.
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mad
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Author: Larry GreenLarry Green Date: Jun 5, 2008 10:01
Bear wrote:
> I'm trying not to cry - my beloved Swift PP2000s got a major drenching
> on the journey home from the IoM [1], and even careful drying (well
> blotting, rather than drying) has shown up they're slightly fucked - a
> finger seam has parted, and they're feeling a tad "crispy" to the touch.
>
> So what's the current best choice for an ultra-lightweight, maximum-
> feel, leather glove?
>
> [1] it was bucketing down from the M6/M1 junction, all the way down to
> Luton, and drizzling thereafter
A very technical device known as a needle and thread will fix the finger seam. ;-)
Re. the 'crispy' effect go to an outdoor sports/camping outlet and pick up a tin
of Nikwax. It's a bit like dubbin but 500%% better. I used to rub it into all my
leathers (boots, jacket, trousers, gloves etc.) and it makes the leather as soft
as kid skin and also makes it 100%% waterproof, water just rolls off it.
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Author: BearBear Date: Jun 5, 2008 11:10
In article , Larry Green says...
> Bear wrote:
>> I'm trying not to cry - my beloved Swift PP2000s got a major drenching
>> on the journey home from the IoM [1], and even careful drying (well
>> blotting, rather than drying) has shown up they're slightly fucked - a
>> finger seam has parted, and they're feeling a tad "crispy" to the touch.
>>
>> So what's the current best choice for an ultra-lightweight, maximum-
>> feel, leather glove?
>>
>> [1] it was bucketing down from the M6/M1 junction, all the way down to
>> Luton, and drizzling thereafter
>
> A very technical device known as a needle and thread will fix the finger seam. ;-)
On gloves designed to take a 100+ mph tumble? I'd rather not, thanks.
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Author: JJJJ Date: Jun 5, 2008 15:13
On Thu, 5 Jun 2008, Bear wrote:
>I'm trying not to cry - my beloved Swift PP2000s got a major drenching
>on the journey home from the IoM [1], and even careful drying (well
>blotting, rather than drying) has shown up they're slightly fucked - a
>finger seam has parted, and they're feeling a tad "crispy" to the touch.
On the basis that you went over for the TT, I have no sympathy
whatsoever. Envy? Yes. Sympathy? None! :o)
>So what's the current best choice for an ultra-lightweight, maximum-
>feel, leather glove?
Absolutely no idea, old chap! This being the internet though, I'll
still claim an arsehole^W opinion and recommend Alpinestars as they
make by far the best race gloves for cars - not quite totally
irrelevant for bike gloves but close to it! :~)
I may actually be interested in the answer though as I'm getting
tempted to get a bike licence. Mid-life crisis ahoy! :o)
>[1] it was bucketing down from the M6/M1 junction, all the way down to
>Luton, and drizzling thereafter
Your fault for not popping in for a cuppa on your way down the M6! ;-P
JJ
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Author: BearBear Date: Jun 5, 2008 15:22
In article <7pog44d3cb0r85spvtrpghdr60u6clsiei@ 4ax.com>, JJ says... > On Thu, 5 Jun 2008, Bear wrote:
>>I'm trying not to cry - my beloved Swift PP2000s got a major drenching
>>on the journey home from the IoM [1], and even careful drying (well
>>blotting, rather than drying) has shown up they're slightly fucked - a
>>finger seam has parted, and they're feeling a tad "crispy" to the touch.
>
> On the basis that you went over for the TT, I have no sympathy
> whatsoever. Envy? Yes. Sympathy? None! :o)
Can I just point out that it was *perfect*? Ta :)
Stayed in the flat underneath the one belonging to one Slick Bass, met
old mates and had a laugh, met newer ones and had a laugh.
Basically ... had a laugh :)
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Author: BearBear Date: Jun 5, 2008 15:29
In article 4ax.com>, Halla says...> On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:10:39 +0100, Bear gmail.com>
> blethered:
> >>In article , Larry Green says...
>>> Bear wrote:
>>>> I'm trying not to cry - my beloved Swift PP2000s got a major drenching
>>>> on the journey home from the IoM [1], and even careful drying (well
>>>> blotting, rather than drying) has shown up they're slightly fucked - a
>>>> finger seam has parted, and they're feeling a tad "crispy" to the touch.
>>>>
>>>> So what's the current best choice for an ultra-lightweight, maximum-
>>>> feel, leather glove?
>>>>
>>>> [1] it was bucketing down from the M6/M1 junction, all the way down to
>>>> Luton, and drizzling thereafter
>>>
>>> A very technical device known as a needle and thread will fix the finger seam. ;-)
>>
>>On gloves designed to take a 100+ mph tumble? I'd rather not, thanks. ...
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Author: OddOdd Date: Jun 5, 2008 20:19
In article ,
Bear gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm trying not to cry - my beloved Swift PP2000s got a major drenching
> on the journey home from the IoM [1], and even careful drying (well
> blotting, rather than drying) has shown up they're slightly fucked - a
> finger seam has parted, and they're feeling a tad "crispy" to the touch.
>
> So what's the current best choice for an ultra-lightweight, maximum-
> feel, leather glove?
>
> [1] it was bucketing down from the M6/M1 junction, all the way down to
> Luton, and drizzling thereafter
Our mate Bruce wears by deerskin gloves.
SimonP says, 'I'm sorry but I sweat battery acid and swear *at* deerskin
gloves. I buy cheap gloves, and toss 'em often.'
Odd doesn't get to ride enough to stress her cheap gloves ...
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