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Product Evaluation OffRoad Products Attack Gloves Most dirt gloves have some sort of rubber or foam padding on the backs to hel p defend the rider against the onslaught of debris th ro wn up by the competition and other sorts -of nasties on th e trail or track. The Attack Gloves from OHRoad Products also protect the back of the rider's hands, but in a slightly different way. Polyethylene plastic strips are sewn onto the g loves to give extra protection to th e two outboard knuckles. As an enduro/hare scra m bles rider, [ ca n really appreciate this feature. Even if so me sort of brush guards are fnsta lled, th e rider 's outermost fingers ire still often under bombardment 'rom tree branches and oth er debris. I'h e pl ast ic buHer goes a long way oward keeping yo u r hands in one oiece, Foam padding is still used mder th e pl astic pi eces, as well as 1I0ng th e other fingers a nd o nto th e lacks of th e hand toward th e cu Hs. The n ice thing a bo u t the pl asti c is hat it flexe s: the rider doesn't have to ;ive up a ny mobility in th e hands. VI' feel the idea is a good o ne , but ould really be taken furth er - th e rlastic cou ld be sewn onto a ll fingers ince branches and rocks are not at all hoosy when th ey de cide to zero in on our digits. The pa lms are made from soft sheep kin and are lightly padded, whi le 11' body is made from a vented mateia l for increased air flow , And with 11' nylon tricot lin in g , the result is ne of the mos t co m fo rt a ble gloves Il:'ve tried. Th e gloves look sharp thanks to old graphics and bright colors, but our color choice is qu ite limited; ther yellow/ blue/gray or red /blue/ ra y, bo th with white palms. It would e nice to have a few more shades to ick fro m . Reta il price is $26.95, which places rem in th e mid- to high-price range, n we feel th ey should last a while I ger than the average g loves due to n .1' plastic pieces, Overall , the gloves , I' a good ch oice for th e orr -road :ler looking for protection as well as ,,.,Ill.We're as seri"s as'" are,. . ;,:~"r, TAKE THE TDRCO CHAllEII6E. At TIIIICt1, motorcycling is not only a business, il's our way of life. Like you. we're commlned 10 being the besl. and we 're dead serious about it. Our 4ยท81roke racing 01/ has a high heat range of 7OO ~F, plus il features the additive "'1'1. "'1'1 stands for Moly. Phosphorous.linc :..... which means to you. reduced friction. reduced wear, reduced 011 consumption and longer engine life. We challenge you. Try us. If you are nOllotally satisfied with the performance ofany ofour oils, we will refund your money. , AVAILABLE IN SAE GRADES 30, 40, SO, 60, 70, 10W/4O aml2D1WSO 12247 LAKELAND ROAD SANTA FE SPRINGS. CA 90670 (213) 946-3581 We're TORCO. We 're serious! rm fo r t , Dan McCauley 2.~.