Description
🛡️ Core Protection Features
The Grid MK3 is officially CE Level 1 certified, but its individual armor elements are engineered to significantly exceed the standard CE benchmarks:
- Knuckle Shielding: Features CE Level 2-rated carbon fiber knuckle protectors with high-density TPU inserts. They deliver impact absorption that is 3 times higher than the standard Level 2 threshold.
- Palm Sliders: Equipped with dual-compound KNOX SPS 404 sliders. This specific scaphoid protection system utilizes internal Micro-lock armor to prevent the “grab effect” when your hand hits asphalt, lowering the risk of wrist fractures. It provides 5 times the Level 2 standard for palm abrasion.
- Wrist Armor: Features carbon fiber wrist sliders backed by EVA padding to shield the vulnerable ulna bone from impact and friction during a high-speed slide.
- Pinky Finger Bridge: A mandatory track safety element that stitches the ring and pinky fingers together to prevent severe finger-roll and separation injuries during a crash.
🧵 Premium Build & Materials
- Goatskin Leather Base: Hand-constructed entirely from premium goatskin leather measuring between 1.2mm and 1.5mm in thickness. Goatskin provides a lighter weight and tighter grain structure than cowhide, giving excellent natural water-resistance and a supple feel without sacrificing strength.
- Double-Layered Reinforcement: Crucial impact zones use double-stitched leather panels overlaid with EVA foam for supplementary structural defense.
💨 Comfort & Everyday Ride Ergonomics
While heavy-duty full-gauntlet gloves traditionally require a long break-in period, the MK3 uses smart design cues to mitigate stiffness: [1, 2]
- Floating Knuckle Design: The carbon fiber guard sits on a flexible “floating” leather pocket with stretch panels underneath. This prevents the guard from digging into your hands when squeezing the clutch or front brake.
- Integrated Ventilation: Uses strategically positioned TPU finger air scoops alongside perforated leather panels to channel constant airflow, making it comfortable during warm climate rides.
- Silicone SuperGrip: A textured silicone patch sits at the purlicue (between your thumb and index finger) to maximize traction against the handlebar grip, reducing wrist fatigue while maintaining fine throttle inputs.
- Secure Dual Closures: Features independent velcro adjusters at the wrist and the outer cuff edge to safely lock the glove down and accommodate jacket sleeves.
🌧️ Touring Utilities
- Dual Hand Touchscreen Conductive Panels: The index fingers and thumb tips on both hands utilize specialized conductive leather. This lets you pinch, zoom, and operate navigation apps or smartphones during brief stops without pulling the gloves off.
- Visor Wiper: Built with a flexible, soft TPR wiper blade on the left hand’s index finger to cleanly sweep rainwater away from your helmet visor.
- Night Visibility: Enhanced with 3M reflective piping along the external ulnar edge of the hand to guarantee clear side-profile visibility under low-light or night conditions.
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