Knox Orsa Glove now Smartphone Compatible
Knox have updated their CE approved short-cuff, vented summer riding glove with improved design, fit and smartphone compatibility.
The Orsa Leather MKII is one of only a handful of gloves to be fully certified to the tough CE standard for motorcycle gloves [EN13594 2012].
To achieve certification, the Orsa had to pass 15 separate tests assessing – amongst other criteria – material content, sizing, dexterity, restraint tests, tear strength, seam strength and resistance to abrasion, cutting and impact.
The Orsa also features the patented Knox Scaphoid Protection System, which helps prevent hyperextension of the wrist during a slide, protecting the vulnerable scaphoid bone, which is commonly fractured in accidents.
A class leading, three-part knuckle guard, made up of memory foam, impact-absorbing honeycomb gel and a hard plastic shell, protects the top of the hand. Scope sliders are also incorporated on the top of the finger section.
The Orsa is made from tough cow hide leather on the upper, with soft and flexible goatskin on the palm, which gives the wearer a high level of feel and feedback from the controls.
Elasticated stretch panels have been added to the back of the hands to improve dexterity and the fingers have wrap-round, seamless ends for superior comfort, with smartphone compatible material on the tips, so you don't need to remove your gloves to operate sat nav, etc. The back of the hand, fingers and thumb are perforated for ventilation.
The new style is designed to look equally at home on both modern and classic machines, and complements the Studio Collection jackets too.
Knox Orsa Leather MKII gloves are available in black and white, in sizes S – XXL at £79.99 including VAT.
For further information call 01900 825825 or visit www.planet-knox.com
CERTIFIED PROTECTION
To achieve certification, the Orsa had to pass 15 separate tests assessing – amongst other criteria – material content, sizing, dexterity, restraint tests, tear strength, seam strength and resistance to abrasion, cutting and impact.
The Orsa also features the patented Knox Scaphoid Protection System, which helps prevent hyperextension of the wrist during a slide, protecting the vulnerable scaphoid bone, which is commonly fractured in accidents.
A class leading, three-part knuckle guard, made up of memory foam, impact-absorbing honeycomb gel and a hard plastic shell, protects the top of the hand. Scope sliders are also incorporated on the top of the finger section.
FIT AND FEEL
Elasticated stretch panels have been added to the back of the hands to improve dexterity and the fingers have wrap-round, seamless ends for superior comfort, with smartphone compatible material on the tips, so you don't need to remove your gloves to operate sat nav, etc. The back of the hand, fingers and thumb are perforated for ventilation.
BOA Closure
Fastening comes in the form of Knox low-profile BOA wrist closure system, which ensures consistent tightening and a perfect, micro-adjustable fit. It also ensures the glove will not come undone during an accident. The BOA's low-profile design means it sits comfortably under jacket cuffs, for extra comfort and ease of use.A NEW LOOK
Re-styled for 2016, the MkII Orsa comes in classic Black and White Colour ways, with more subtle branding and detailing throughout.The new style is designed to look equally at home on both modern and classic machines, and complements the Studio Collection jackets too.
Knox Orsa Leather MKII gloves are available in black and white, in sizes S – XXL at £79.99 including VAT.
For further information call 01900 825825 or visit www.planet-knox.com