Wrist Protection

[mark_williamson]

Hi Kris,

Thanks for the response.

@danger_uni

It’s true that the Pulse gloves have less support than wrist guards. This is because they’re not designed to replace wristguards, of which there are plenty of good ones on the market already. But the problem many riders have with wristguards is that they overly restrict the wrist, and the plastic splint isn’t comfortable gripping the handle for technical riding. And fingerless Harbingers provide no fingertip protection, and pure wrist guards no finger protection at all. And putting wristguards over gloves is a bit of a pain. So many riders wear nothing at all for these reasons.

Yep. It seemed to me this was the space in the market which you were wanting to fill - and it makes sense to do so.

I’m definitely a fan of the Pulse gloves, they’re comfy, offer finger protection and a bit of warmth, plus they offer more mobility whilst providing wrist support. Also, they look really cool

So for those riders who want some level of wrist and palm support but don’t want the restrictiveness of wristguards, the Pulse gloves are good. Otherwise there are many wristguards to choose from as an alternative.

Ack. I’m considering sticking a splint in the palm pocket, but I may just pick and choose between wrist guards and the gloves, depending on the type of riding. They both offer useful protection and since they’re light there’s no reason not to take both with me. The palm pocket on the gloves definitely seems like it’s a handy thing to have - makes the glove more generic for different uses.

Anyhow, I’m very pleased with my pair.

Cheers,
Mark

[mark_williamson]

Actually, what would be cool is a glove designed to take either removable padding / gel or a splint (e.g. the palm pocket made slightly longer with another pocket around the wrist to take the tail end of the splint). That way it could be customised by the rider to suit his style - or even the day’s activities.

That would rock.

Cheers,
Mark

[boo_radley]

harbingers are the best. i fall all the time and the splints really distribute the force nicely. i fell straight onto my wrists so hard one time that it gave me a headache, but my wrists were fine. every once in a while i think it would be better if they were full-fingered, but that’s very rarely an issue.

[Bike_Psycho]

I think I might try the idea of the splint tucked into the pulse gloves. I love the pulse gloves because they’re so robust.
I’m starting to get excited about getting back on the uni, but I’ve still got two weeks til the doc lifts the restrictions on the wrist!

[BillyTheMountain]

I tend to do 10 + miles on my Coker, while juggling 3 clubs.

when I’m not juggling, I go faster. Part of it is that I cannot find wrist protection that allows me to juggle 3 clubs.

I keep dreaming someone will come up with something for this…

[surfkayakers]

gloves

The Harbingers look good - I’m 6 weeks post-surgery (1 plate, 9 screws later) - where do I find them?

[ntappin]

@mark williamson

Actually, what would be cool is a glove designed to take either removable padding / gel or a splint (e.g. the palm pocket made slightly longer with another pocket around the wrist to take the tail end of the splint). That way it could be customised by the rider to suit his style - or even the day’s activities.

That would rock.

Cheers,
Mark

Because the wrap doubles over itself it actualy creates a second pocket to hold the long end of the splint. I ride now always with a splint in my left hand and padding in my right. Keeps my left as safe as possible, as it is my falling hand, and my right protected but able to perform.