Knox Handroid - Exoskeleton Finger & Knuckle Protection
As we all know, Knox are keen to be the kings of protective gear but this is the first time they’ve ventured into the glove arena and from the pictures we’re pretty impressed.
Three years in the making the glove features exoskeleton style protection for the wearer with a ratchet mechanism to ensure a snug fit that’s not that dissimilar to the SiDI Vertigo Corsa boots.
The gloves feature a patented SPS (scaphoid protection system) more commonly known as the bone that connects your thumb to your wrist. The gloves also feature a new hand armour concept of honeycomb gel impact protection and wrist guard shrouds.
Initially four models of Knox Hand Armour will be available; the full track specification HANDROID, sports-rider orientated BIOMECH, classically-styled RECON and waterproof ZERO. Prices are believed to be around £150.
Patented Exo skeletal flexible spines cover the vulnerable knuckles, fingers and thumb and give full unrestricted movement. These link to a comfortable gel lined Metapod that covers the metacarpals and offers added protection to the back of the hand.
On the palm the tried and tested Sport Scaphoid Protection System is enhanced by additional sliding systems on all sides which ensure that in the event of an accident the majority of contact with the ground are sliders and not leather. An additional inner cuff slider works to support and enhance the SPS sliding effect. Super strong and tear resistant Kangaroo leather covers the inside palm and fingers.
The Knox Handroid also features the Knox Boa lacing system that allows precision adjustment around the whole cuff. The wrist system acts as an external brace and tightens equally from all sides simply by twisting the dial to get the right fit for you. To release simply pull the dial. Putting gloves on and off has never been smarter or easier.
Features:
- Knox Handroid live exoskeleton finger and knuckle protection on all fingers and thumb
- Knox metapod protector
- Knox Sport styled Scaphoid protection system
- Knox wrist slider
- Knox cuff slider
- Boa lacing system
- Kangaroo leather palm
- Amara grip pad with silicon print for improved control
- Japanese race quality drum dyed Aniline leather
- Japanese polyester high tenacity thread
- Superior fit and comfort
