![]() The Hillbilly full fingers wrist guard gloves overcome the glaring weakness of the Flexmeter wrist guards by protecting the fingers from road rash. Preventing serious injury from hard impacts to most of the hand and lower arm.Riders who don’t mind the bulk around the palm, hands, and forearm.Full protection for high or low speed riding on road or off road.Great for warm and cool weather EUC rides.Of course, having your fingers free and bare gives you the dexterity to operate your smartphone or other devices you may carry along for the ride. I know some riders wear biking gloves under their Flexmeter wrist guards as a “second skin” to reduce skin abrasion risk. Because these guards only cover your hands up to your knuckles, your fingers are vulnerable to road rash. The D30 polymer is a highly regarded impact absorbing material that effectively dissipates the force of impact against hard surfaces, e.g., pavement, road asphalt, and works to prevent serious injury to your hands and wrist.Īn area of improvement I think these could use would be better coverage of your fingers. But the Flexmeter offer protection for almost any kind of fall, low or high speed. Yes, they can feel bulky at first because they cover the entire top and bottom of your hands and lower forearm. They are great for many riders of any skill level, and I would suggest you take a really close look at these. If you are an experienced rider or ride at high speeds, a full-brace type is recommended. If you are a beginner EUC rider or ride at slower speeds, a half-brace or splint type may be sufficient. The type of wrist guard you choose will depend on the following factors: The level of protection you need Which Type of Wrist Guard Should I Choose? To an extent, motorcycle gloves or gauntlets with palm sliders are also worn by EUC street riders who ride at faster speeds or race. The Hill Billy full fingered glove is the most popular model. Glove type – this is a less common piece of gear for EUC riders and provides the best abrasion protection for the entire hand along with hyper/overextension protection for the wrist joint.These are popular for those riders moving at slower speeds and riding in warmer weather. It is less bulky and restrictive but also offers less protection, especially in falls where you risk overextension–your hands bend too far back. It may only have hard plastic or metal protection along the bottom (your palm side) of your wrist and hand. Half-brace or splint type – this type is similar to a brace but does not cover your entire hand. ![]() It is the most protective but also the most bulky and restrictive. Some popular models for professional EUC riders, such as the Flexmeter wrist guard, have impact resistant armored plates that extend from your palm up around your forearm on both sides. Full-brace type – this is a hardshell piece of safety gear that covers the top and bottom of your wrist and hand.There are 3 types of wrist guards typically available on the market for EUCs:
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