Wonderful Alpinestars GP Tech from the stars

Wonderful Alpinestars GP Tech from the stars

　　Well first of all you get the comfort of knowing that they are endorsed by some of the biggest names in MotoGP and WSB. Former AMA Superbike champion Nicky Hayden is a fan and uses the gloves regularly. Former 500cc work champion Kenny Roberts Jr also uses the GP Tech gloves. Theres a couple of former World Superbike champions who also endorse the gloves. These are Troy Bayliss and Troy Corser. Finally you might also be interested to know that AMA stars Miguel duhamel and the Bostrom brothers also use Alpinestars  gloves. So you have a few world champions in various racing sports endorsing the produce you’ll know that you are buying real quality from the stars. Alpinestars  gloves as that they are developed with profession GP racers in mind and that is definitely the case. How else could you explain such wonderful endorsements from these world champions?

What's cool in Alpinestars GP Tech gloves?

What's cool in Alpinestars GP Tech gloves?

　　The Alpinestars gloves excel in providing the wearer with an exceptional level of safety. They differ slightly from the Alpinestars gloves in this respect. There is a particular emphasis on finger, knuckle and wrist protection using injected moulded thermoplastic for protection. The great thing about injected moulded thermoplastic is it can provide a high level of safety and still look cool at the end of the day. It used to be all the rage to use carbon fiber for the protection and you can still see this in the GP Plus gloves. Alpinestars have stated that using moulded thermoplastic provides a greater impact and abrasion resistance and who are we to argue. Alpinestars have started using thermoplastic in some of their boots too such as the Alpinestars Supertech or S-MX plus boots. So if you’re a fashion conscience biker you can make sure you get gloves to match your boots.

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The unique feature of Alpinestars GP Tech gloves

The unique feature of Alpinestars GP Tech gloves

　　The biggest difference you’ll find between the GP Tech gloves and other Alpinestars motorcycle gloves  in the same category such as the Held and Kushitani gloves is the wrist gauntlet. Rather than being made from leather its the moulded thermoplastic again which provides such a fantastic level of safety and protection for the rider. One other unique feature is the way the fingers are connected on the gloves. The third and fourth fingers are connected which is supposed to help prevent finger roll if you’re in an accident. A great deal of research has been done by Alpinestars in this area hence this unique feature. I’m still not sure if this is present in the mid ranged gloves such as the Alpinestars gloves, I really have to check that out!

Riders Sponsored by Scorpion

Riders Sponsored by Scorpion

　　A selection of riders that are sponsored by Scorpion Helmets.

       Chris "Teach" McNeil - Sponsored by Scorpion Helmets
　　Racing Association: US Freestyle / XDL
　　Hometown: Sidney, Maine (current location Manchester, NH)
　　Background: Champion stunt performer Chris 'Teach' McNeil has been traveling the globe for almost ten years wowing crowds with his impressive array of gravity-defying stunts.
       Josh Borne - Sponsored by Scorpion exo-1000
　　Racing Association: US Freestyle / XDL
　　Hometown: Atlanta, GA
　　Background: Josh Borne is one of the nation's premier streetbike freestyle athletes. Borne's passion for streetbikes began in 2004 when he bought his first motorcycle while earning his Degree in Engineering. He quickly discovered his natural talent when he began freestyle riding in 2005. In less than a year, Borne had already excelled to professional competition level. In 2008, Josh left his corporate career as a General Motors Engineer to pursue professional riding on a permanent basis.
       Don Taylor - Sponsored by Scorpion Helmets
　　Racing Association: CMA AND AMA Flat Track
　　Hometown: Welland, ON
　　Background: Won the CMA #1 plate for the fifth consecutive year as well as the CMRC #1 plate for the second consecutive year.
       Aaron Twite - Sponsored by Scorpion Helmets
　　Racing Association: US Freestyle / XDL
　　Hometown: Atlanta, GA
　　Background: Very few streetbike freestyle riders have impacted the sport on a global level. Aaron Twite is one of the select few: from his home turf in the US, to sessions and competitions in Europe, even bringing his unique style to countries of Asia. Aaron Twite came on to the streetbike freestyle scene strong, immediately taking top qualifying spots in US and World competitions, while simultaneously introducing new tricks to the sport.
       Maddie Wilhite - Sponsored by Scorpion Helmets
　　Hometown: Conway AR
　　Background: Maddie Wilhite is 15 years old. She has raced Jr. Dragsters since she was 8 years old. She wanted to switch to the Scorpion helmet line, because in drag racing, a lot of events run late into the night, with dew falling, high humidity, and sitting on the starting line, with the visor down, is no time for the visor to fog up. She is the current 2010 Centerville dragway points champion, and has 4 wins, two runner ups, and 5 semi final finishes at Centerville Dragway, Prescott Raceway, and Tulsa Raceway Park.

Scorpion Helmets--Supported Riders

Scorpion Helmets--Supported Riders

　　A selection of riders that are supported by Scorpion Helmets.

       Dean McDermott - Scorpion Supported Rider
　　Hometown: Canada
　　Background: I was raised in Canada where I grew up riding all types of motorcycles since the age of 16. My first bike was a 1973 Honda 400 Super Sport. I loved that bike so much, and I thought I was "The Man" on it. After a few mentions of always wanting a Ducati (hint hint), my beautiful and thoughtful wife, decided to rent me a Ducati 1098 for Fathers Day so I could enjoy some fun filled California cruising and canyon riding. Little did she know, she had created a monster. Soon after, I became friends with a fellow motorcycle enthusiast, who also had a love for motorcycles. He invited me out for a track day with Fastrack Riders. After I completed my first few laps, and got my novice riders certificate, I was hooked. Since then I have taken my obsession of motorcycles and love of racing to the next level. I decided to get my WERA race license in early 2009. Now I am fortunate to have several sponsors for the 2010 WERA race season, and a very understanding and supportive wife. It’s good to be me.
       Ashlee Schopieray - Scorpion exo-1000 Supported Rider
　　Hometown: Michigan
　　Background: 2009 Michigan State Champion TT/Shorttrack 86-200cc class ( yes, against the boys ) Races dirt track/ Ice / TT/Scrambles District 14
       Wade Ward - Scorpion Supported Rider
　　Hometown: New Lexington, OH
　　Background: AMA District 11 Hill Climb Series, currently 1st in points; AMA District 11 Grand Prix Series 7-11 85cc, currently 3rd in points Race Highlights, AMA National Grand Champion Hill Climb: 2nd in the Nation. I started racing when I was 4. I have been to the Dirt Track Grand Nationals 4 years. I have almost always finished in the top 3. I have also done supermoto and motocross. In the future I want to try road racing.
       David Raff - Scorpion Supported Rider
　　Hometown: Modesto, CA
　　Background: Dave grew up riding and racing dirtbikes until he transitioned to roadracing in at age 25 in 2005. In his second year as an expert the race wins and championships started to come. He has set numerous class lap records at multiple tracks. With the outstanding support of Scorpion Helmets behind him in 2010, Dave will be running a Spears Racing SV650 Superbike and Production bike as he defends his AFM #8 plate. New for 2010 Dave will be combining his dirtbike racing background and current roadracing skills to chase championships in Supermoto.

Scorpion Helmets--Supported Riders

Scorpion Helmets--Supported Riders

　　A selection of riders that are supported by Scorpion Helmets.



Dean McDermott - Scorpion Supported Rider

　　Hometown: Canada

　　Background: I was raised in Canada where I grew up riding all types of motorcycles since the age of 16. My first bike was a 1973 Honda scorpion-exo-400 Super Sport. I loved that bike so much, and I thought I was "The Man" on it. After a few mentions of always wanting a Ducati (hint hint), my beautiful and thoughtful wife, decided to rent me a Ducati 1098 for Fathers Day so I could enjoy some fun filled California cruising and canyon riding. Little did she know, she had created a monster. Soon after, I became friends with a fellow motorcycle Scorpion Helmets, who also had a love for motorcycles. He invited me out for a track day with Fastrack Riders. After I completed my first few laps, and got my novice riders certificate, I was hooked. Since then I have taken my obsession of motorcycles and love of racing to the next level. I decided to get my WERA race license in early 2009. Now I am fortunate to have several sponsors for the 2010 WERA race season, and a very understanding and supportive wife. It’s good to be me.

Ashlee Schopieray - Scorpion Supported Rider

　　Hometown: Michigan

　　Background: 2009 Michigan State Champion TT/Shorttrack 86-200cc class ( yes, against the boys ) Races dirt track/ Ice / TT/Scrambles District 14

Wade Ward - Scorpion Supported Rider

　　Hometown: New Lexington, OH

　　Background: AMA District 11 Hill Climb Series, currently 1st in points; AMA District 11 Grand Prix Series 7-11 85cc, currently 3rd in points Race Highlights, AMA National Grand Champion Hill Climb: 2nd in the Nation. I started racing when I was 4. I have been to the Dirt Track Grand Nationals 4 years. I have almost always finished in the top 3. I have also done supermoto and motocross. In the future I want to try road racing.

David Raff - Scorpion Supported Rider

　　Hometown: Modesto, CA

　　Background: Dave grew up riding and racing dirtbikes until he transitioned to roadracing in at age 25 in 2005. In his second year as an expert the race wins and championships started to come. He has set numerous class lap records at multiple tracks. With the outstanding support of Scorpion Helmets behind him in 2010, Dave will be running a Spears Racing SV650 Superbike and Production bike as he defends his AFM #8 plate. New for 2010 Dave will be combining his dirtbike racing background and current roadracing skills to chase championships in Supermoto.

Introduction of Alpinestars Gloves

The company started out way back in 1963 in Italy and started off making hiking and ski boots. They moved swiftly on to making boots for motocross racing. In the 1990’s the company really moved on and branched out into making protective jackets and gloves which we all know and have come to love today. You can also get a full leather suit for racing which is a bit pricey but it’s well worth the money if you can afford it. Personally I’ve got a few pairs of gloves and that’s about as far as the budget can stretch at the moment. I do have my eyes on a cool pair of Alpinestars boots and a leather jacket. One amazing fact I found out today is that Alpinestars used to make brand mountain bikes but unfortunately stopped production in 1996. They make amazing motocross gear so I can only imagine how wonderful the mountain bikes would have been. I wonder if they still sell them on Ebay. Worth a look later.

　　Anyway Aalpinestars Gloves have offices in Tokyo and Los Angeles and of course they have a strong presence in Italy. Most of the research and development still takes place in Italy. The brand is today worn by MotoGP World Champions Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner so if you ever were in any doubt about the quality of Alpinestars gloves then that should set your mind at ease. Nicky Hayden wears the famous Alpinestars GP Tech gloves if you’re looking the buy the same pair. He’s also been known to wear the Alpinestars GP Pro gloves. The equipment is also used in Formula One and NASCAR with recent champions Fernando Alonso and Jimmie Johnson helping to develop the gear such as gloves, footwear, Nomex suits and even underwear. You can appreciate how fast these guys are going in their vehicles and so safety is one of the key features. This is where Alpinestars gloves and equipment really excel especially with the Alpinestars Alloy Gloves.

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Wholesale Motorcycle Gloves

Wholesale Motorcycle Gloves

Wholesale Motorcycle gloves come in all shapes and sizes and range from in expensive short cuff to full scale pro level race gauntlets. When choosing a motorcycle glove take into account the type of riding that you will be doing as well as the temperature and weather conditions you will be facing. Typically as gloves go up in price they add protective elements, comfort features and space age materials that will separate themselves from the standard everyday motorcycle gloves you will see everyone and on everyone. If you need help sizing or choosing which motorcycle gloves will suit your needs best please do not hesitate to reach out to our staff directly.

Scorpion EXO-1000 helmet

As I said, the Scorpion EXO 1000 Helmet is absolutely chocked with features. First and foremost is the long-hyped HelmetPump design that had the buzz for this helmet going well before its release. Beyond that, you've got the trio of Scorpion features: the SpeedShift quick-change shield system, allowing you to swap out shields without tools in ten seconds or less; the EverClear fog-free faceshield with a scratch resistant coating; and the KwikWick antimicrobial removable washable moisture-wicking liner. The ventilation system is fully adjustable and will keep your head nice and cool (couple with the moisture-wicking liner) at long distance rides.


One of the newest motorcycle helmet offerings from Scorpion, the Scorpion EXO-1000 helmet continues their trend of packing a ton of next-level features into a reasonably-priced premium helmet. Easy open/close vents are located at the brow, the chin, and the top of the head with a large open/close exhaust vent at the back of the head for venturi effect airflow. This is without question a premium touring helmet. It's also DOT & Snell certified. The EXO1000 is designed to be ridden in the upright position for long distances, and will flow a great deal of air, making it a great premium touring motorcycle helmet option.


Everyone remembers those shoes from the 80s and 90s that you could pump up for a perfect custom fit. They've integrated that technology into the helmet and it works spectacularly: the cheek pads and neckroll inflate for a snug fit, and at the end of the ride a release button deflates for easy on/off. The next biggie on this helmet is the retractable internal sun visor system. The SpeedView Visor, as Scorpion calls it, eliminates the need to change shields when the sun comes out or fumble for a pair of sunglasses.

Sportbike Helmets

Sportbike helmets are usually classified as motorcycle helmets geared toward the more aggresive look and riding style of the sportbike and/or track-day crowd. Many times you can find a Scorpion helmets in varying colors and graphics as well as models designed to look good and perform while moving at a solid clip. We typically see sportbike helmets with graphics that change every year as well as get more aggressive in their looks while further expanding into designs which are complete race replicas of the most talented professional riders. At RevZilla, we carry hundreds of sportbike helmets from top brands like Arai, Shoei, Shark, Bell, Scorpion, Icon, Akuma and AGV. As always, please contact us with any questions you have in trying to find the ideal sportbike helmet specific to your needs.


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Scorpion EXO-750

Scorpion EXO-750 Vintage
The Scorpion EXO-750 upgrades over the EXO-700 are what really sets this helmet apart. They integrated their AirFit helmet pump system, which is a push-button mechanism that inflates the cheek pads and neckroll to provide the snuggest, safest and most comfortable and secure fit. At the push of a second button, it quickly deflates and is easy to remove. Next, they upgraded the shell to meet ECE 22.05 certification, an upgraded safety standard in Europe. The last major upgrade is the locking shield mechanism, a switch on the side of the helmet that pulls the shield flush to the shell ensuring no wind or water can penetrate.

Scorpion EXO-750 Eternity
We think this helmet stacks up extremely well against similarly-priced helmets. It packs in a ton of features that you generally don't see in other helmets in this range. To see what the EXO-750 competes with, check out our Sportbike Helmets segment at RevZilla.com

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Scorpion Helmets EXO-750

Scorpion Helmets, innovative since they came through the gates about five years ago, took the excellent design of their mid-level EXO-700 sportbike helmet, made significant upgrades and rolled out the Scorpion EXO-750 Helmet. Scorpion continues to impress us with the level of technicality they are able to pack into helmets that come in at the sub-$300 price point and the EXO-750 stays true to this. It is a great choice for the sportbike rider looking for a lid that offers excellent performance, ventilation, stability and comfort.
Built with a Fiberglass/Kevlar Matrix shell, the EXO-750 is wind-tunnel tested for aerodynamics and offers an extremely stable and quiet ride. The chin bar is lined with EPS, an extremely rigid and resilient closed-cell foam that provides added protection. Of course, there is the trifecta of Scorpion stock features: the KwikWick removable washable moisture-wicking liner that breathes extremely well and provides excellent comfort; the EverClear fog-free faceshield, which is optically correct and treated with an anti-scratch hardened coating; and the SpeedShift quick-change shield system, one of the simplest shield change mechanisms we've seen which requires a simple quarter-turn of a knob on either side and the shield pops right off.


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Alpinestars

Alpinestars makes a LOT of different gear for motorcycle riders and racers. In fact, they also make a large selection of leather and textile gloves. But we are going to review only ALPINESTARS “LEATHER” MOTORCYCLE GLOVES.

　　Alpinestars leather motorcycle gloves contain short gloves, for street riding, touring or everyday commuting, as well as 3/4 gloves, which are a compromise between the longest sports gloves and their short gloves.

　　Some of their short gloves feature perforated leather for maximum air-flow, as well as abrasion-resistant palms, which, combined together, offer excellent warm-weather performance.

　　For Alpinestars top-of-the-line leather gloves, you'll see their full-length, full protection, sport/racing gloves, which feature superior knuckle protection, precurved fingers (for better fit and tactile feel), along with their very best leather protec
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Scorpion Helmets

Scorpion Helmets have a way of staying ahead of the game with their creative designs. In all, Scorpion Helmets are your best choices, you really worth it!

Many helmet brands simply private-label helmets purchased from generic mass manufacturers. And most other helmet brands sub-contract major portions of their manufacturing to smaller vendors. Scorpion does not-because we want to control every operation, every detail, to insure optimum quality, confidence-inspiring integrity and utmost efficiency.

The U.S. headquarters (The Nest) for Scorpion Sports is located in Lake Forest, CA. The 37,700 sq. ft. nerve center and warehouse includes the latest computerized technology for order entry, inventory management, customer service and order tracking. Dealer orders can be easily placed anytime on the website, or over the phone during business hours. And each order can be tracked online until it arrives at any dealership in America.

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