Rinkydink Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I have searched the board and decided on a pair of Rodney tan summer gloves. I can't really tell how good of knuckle protection they have. I own a pair of Sambia and prefer that type of hard protection. Anyone own some Rodneys and can fill me in? TIA Link to comment
GordonB Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I've got the Rodney, pretty lightweight knuckle protection (sort of an extra fold of leather over the knuckle) . I use them around town in summer. Also have the Airstream similar to the Sambia, better hard knuckle protection. Recently state of CA has banned products containing kangaroo leather. Most Held gloves have been pulled from dealer shelves here in CA. Link to comment
Selden Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 The Held Rodney is my favorite summer glove ever. Obviously not a heavy-duty glove, but very comfortable. I got about 8 years out of my first pair, when the palm leather got too thin for confidence, I ordered another pair. Link to comment
flars Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 I have the Rodneys, and have been very happy with them. When I was racing (back in the mid and late 80s), our gloves did not have hard knuckle protection - they just had an extra layer of thick leather across the back. I crashed a few times, and the knuckle protection did its job. One of my crashes was at 90+ mph, and the back of my right hand hit the ground VERY hard, and then my left palm hit when I rotated to the other side. I had no injury to my knuckles, but did have a bruised palm. Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 I bought a pair of Rodneys last summer. Now my favorite summer glove. Link to comment
AZgman Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Held Rodneys are the most comfortable gloves I have ever worn. The laws in California are "interesting". Nice place to visit though... Link to comment
Rinkydink Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Thanks everyone. I am still hesitant as my Sambias have started disintegrating after 2 1/2 years. I'm somewhat surprised at the price difference I find online. From $80 to $120. Link to comment
RobCO80831 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Why did California ban kangaroo leather gloves? In Australia, kangaroos are definitely not endangered, the are as numerous as deer in most states. Link to comment
Groanup Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Here in California, we are determined to save all endangered animals. Whether they are endangered or not! Pigeons are next... Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Why did California ban kangaroo leather gloves? In Australia, kangaroos are definitely not endangered, the are as numerous as deer in most states. Aparintly there are some species that are or were endangered when Govener Ronald Reagen passed it in the early 70's. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/25/us/25kangaroo.html Link to comment
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