Tuesday 24 June 2014

Perfect for Summer, ladies and gents versions: The Held Tropic II jacket

Looking great! This is the updated version of our best-selling summer airflow jacket. And this version looks better and sportier than ever before. Large airflow panels front, back and on the sleeves ensures superior cooling during the summer heat. Equipped with soft CE Level 1 protectors on shoulders and elbow and prepared for the addition of a CE back armour panel. 2 outer pockets and 2 inner pockets. RRP £124.99

Held make the best Summer motorcycle jackets
Held Tropic II in blue

Held are the best summer motorcycle jackets
Held Tropic II in black
Technical information:

Outer shell
• HEROS-TEC® 600D fabric (100% polyester) Lining
• Mesh lining (100% polyester)

Fit/features
• 2 external pockets
• 2 inner pockets
• Cool mesh material in front, back & arms
• arm adjustment
• Optional waterproof inner jacket (Art. Art. 6396)
• Soft collar

Protection
• EN 1621-1 CE-certifi ed soft protectors at shoulders & elbows
• Special foam padding at back
• Optional EN 1621-2 back protector
• Connecting zip
• Reflective sections


Held make the best summer motorcycle jackets
Held Tropic II in grey

Held make the best summer motorcycle gloves
Held Tropic II in red

To see this jacket and more browse our online catalogue please click here

Wednesday 18 June 2014

One of our coolest Summer Retro leather jackets :)

The Held 'Harvey', has that awesome retro look!  Ready for summer riding and leisurely times off the bike, the jacket is vented and comes equipped with highly effective, subtle protective D3O armour. the jacket is lovely soft cowhide, ultra comfy the FIRST time you slip it on.

Held make the best motorcycle leathers
The Held 'Harvey' retro leather jacket- super cool!

Super-cool details! The perfect marriage of style and motorcycle function! This is simply a great looking jacket: A slightly worn look to make it real from 'Day 1'; This jacket keeps you safe on the bike and it's got the looks for on and off the bike.


Held make the best motorcycle leathers
Another colour choice of the the Held 'Harvey' leather motorcycle jacket
Technical info:

Outer Shell:
• Soft cowhide
Lining:
• 100% polyester inner lining
Fit/Features:
• 4 external pockets
• 2 inner pockets
• Zips also adjust ventilation
• Soft collar
• Stone-washed look
• Hip adjustment
Protection:
• Revolutionary EN 1621-1 CE-approved D3O adaptive shoulder & elbow protection
• Special foam padding at back
• Optional EN 1621-2 back protector
• Connecting zip


Held make the best motorcycle leathers
Another colour choice of the the Held 'Harvey' leather motorcycle jacket
To see more of the UK range for Held and a list of UK retailers please visit www.held-uk.co.uk

Thursday 5 June 2014

Held Titan Gloves- as worn by Gary Johnson, 2014 TT

Held Titan Gloves are probably the best gloves you can buy for track (and road!) use. Held gloves have won numerous awards, including 'best gloves' for many years on the trot from Motorrad Magazine, Europe's biggest selling motorcycling magazine. 

This very week Gary Johnson wore Held Titan Gloves when he won the Isle of Man Supersport TT on his Smiths Triumph. Gary was also wearing Held Titan Gloves when he had his crash at Ramsey Hairpin. Gaz is ok, a couple of broken bones. We were delighted to hear from him the next day, and in the Tweet (below) in which he described his Held gloves as 'unreal'. Thanks Gaz!

Held make the best motorcycle gloves
Held Titan Glove and Gary Johnson's Tweet
The Held Titan gloves are not cheap- RRP £249.99, but they simply are the best protection for your hands! If you do have an 'off', you'd probably want to be in the best gloves...

Here's the spec:

-Highly abrasion resistant Kangaroo leather outer, colour fast and sweat proof
Unlined
-Step seam construction to avoid pressure points and improve the 'feel' of the road
-Pre-formed crumple free palm
-Tunnel strap for a more comfortable wrist adjustment
-Visor wiper
-Carbon/GRP shells to protect side of hands and knuckles
-Knuckle shell with KEVLAR (branded fibre) ceramic polymer matrix coating
-Highly abrasion resistant Sting Ray leather panels backed with shock absorbing gel pads
-SUPROTECT special shock absorbing foam back and thumb
-Back, thumb, little and ring finger fully protected with KEVLAR


Here's some info:

The new Titan motorcycle racing gloves overcome the competition by fitting better, "outstanding" protection, excellent dexterity and a direct feel for the bike and road.

Titanium covered Carbon-fibre knuckle shells: The Carbon-Aramid shells are covered in Titanium for the best protection.


Side of hand reinforcement: Carbon-fibre shells with Sting Ray leather reinforcements keep your sides protected. 


Sting Ray leather innovation: Ball of thumb and knuckles are protected with highly abrasion resistant leather made from Sting Ray skins. These are backed with shock absorbing pads to ensure that a falling rider slides more easily and with less chance of fractured limbs.

Held make the best motorcycle gloves
Gary Johnson, IOM TT winner, using the visor wipe at 153mph!
 Safe construction: One of the most vulnerable parts of our hands are the little fingers which easily twist in an accident; As a result the Titan protects the little and the ring finger with KEVLAR all round and finger sleeves are slightly joined to reduce the risk of twisting (finger bridge).

Comfort all round: HELD use step seam machines when making the Titan gloves; Step seams mean there is no inner welt to the seam which creates a flatter surface with fewer pressure and abrasion points. And that gives you greater comfort and better control! In Europe, only HELD have the machinery to manufacture gloves with step seams. Real grip, astonishing control, amazing protection.


To see more about Held in the UK, and a list of UK Held retailers, please visit www.held-uk.co.uk