Anonymous Donates so Original Grip Buddies Can Become a Sponsor

[Adirondackjack]

Just my luck, i bought a week ago


Sent by morse code from a hidden bunker

Breaker . . . . .Breaker 19. . . . . .Cruzr Joe Give me a call n I'll see what I can do.

Dave R.

[Adirondackjack]

Mine have been on ALL summer and are showing some wear on the left hand while the throttle hand is perfect?
I,m not concerned as I will be putting my Oxford Hot Hands on in another month for the winter and buy the Newest Pair of Buddies in the spring.

Sarge707-

If you're OK. . . . . .I'm OK. . . . .otherwise call me.

Dave R.

[Littlebadwolf]

Wow! Lots to digest here. But to echo others, this is a great site with wonderful caring people willing to help when the need arises. It may seem that Lamont rules with an iron fist (well, at least riding glove clad) but this is his baby and I for one support him 100%

Administering a forum like SpyderLovers is not an easy job...You have to deal with all sorts of personalities/issues not to mention the humerous hours it takes to do so...Lamont does a fantastic job and he cares...Hats off to him....

[vondalyn]

I got mine about a month ago and at first I worried that they made the grips too large for my hands, but they have actually helped me relax my grip and I no longer have numbness in my left hand like I used to. Now that the nanny has started talking to me regularly too, I can say that even with some aggressive driving they haven't shifted or moved. I'm a pretty happy camper.

[Adirondackjack]

I got mine about a month ago and at first I worried that they made the grips too large for my hands, but they have actually helped me relax my grip and I no longer have numbness in my left hand like I used to. Now that the nanny has started talking to me regularly too, I can say that even with some aggressive driving they haven't shifted or moved. I'm a pretty happy camper.

I'm happy to Officially Announce:

THE SUPER SHARKSKINS ARE HERE ! ! ! ! !

Well guys. . . . .I am now shipping SUPER SHARKSKINS when you order as usual on my site. Even though I haven't made the changes on my website yet, we are crafting and shipping the SS's whenever someone orders a set of grips from us. Same $24.95 price/set with free shipping CONUS. Also, even though the upgrades resulted in higher production costs to us to fabricate and sell our new SS model, we are still holding the line, presently, on the $24.95/set price.

You gotta see and feel these things guys!!! Even though they look the same as the original sharkskins, you will love their more substantial feel and livability. With the particularly aggressive style of riding often required of Spyder drivers, these new SUPER SHARKSKINS are a real asset. Virtually everyone who has tested these, reports that they combine all of the advantages of both the Originals and the Extreme Duties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and then some!!!

ORDER THEM HERE

Special Thanks to everyone here who contributed suggestions as to how we could improve on our existing best seller, the Sharkskins. Honestly, The idea for the SUPER SHARKSKINS grew out of helpful and constructive suggestions made by folks here on this forum, and on other forums.

Thanks again to everyone!

Best,

Dave Reppert
Founder
Original Grip Buddies, LLC
518-461-3003

[oheresy]

Dave,

I'm really happy with my OGBs (even though I've only put about 1500 miles on them).

I use them with and without gloves. It hasn't gotten rid of my death grip, but it has greatly reduced it. Much more comfortable than stock. Thanks!

[Sarge707]

Is there a picture of the Shark, Super Shark? How do they differ?

[Adirondackjack]

Is there a picture of the Shark, Super Shark? How do they differ?

Sarge707-

I'd be happy to post a pic if you like, but you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the SS's and the Original Sharkskins. They are both the same thickness. They both have continuous unbroken loop on the back, with an industrial strip of hook with a 220 F degree-rated glue backing sewed on, and they both have an embossed rubber surface which looks identical.The difference is in the formulation of the rubber compound of the neoprene. Neoprene is created by baking a rubber foam into a cake, then sliced thinly in sheets. What we have done is to go back to the basic formulation and put way more pure rubber from trees into the formula, resulting in a denser, more substantial, more UV-protected, closed cell foam. We have been able to retain all of the comfort and vibration damping effects of the originals, while improving the durability and extending the life of our grips. I believe the result (for our application) is spectacular.

The moment when you are able to tell the difference in the two different models (old vs. new) is when you can actually feel them in your hands and put them on your bike and experience a greater sense of "substantialness", for lack of a better word. In other words, "ya gotta be there, that's all". Needless to say. . . . .we have done many comprehensive adverse tests on them, and they continue to astound us with their great performance.

Hope this helps.

Best,

Dave R.

[spydrluvr]

Congrats and welcome I am glad to see they will work with heated grips. Are these slip on or are they wrap around?

They are wrap around....and are an amazing product....heated grips still work..as promised

[Adirondackjack]

They are wrap around....and are an amazing product....heated grips still work..as promised

And just to add a quick note. . . . .the SUPER SHARKSKINS are every bit as good as the originals, and you will find that they are more durable and longer lasting, as well.

spydrluvr-

Thanks for the nice endorsement.

Best,

Dave R.

[Adirondackjack]

I got mine about a month ago and at first I worried that they made the grips too large for my hands, but they have actually helped me relax my grip and I no longer have numbness in my left hand like I used to. Now that the nanny has started talking to me regularly too, I can say that even with some aggressive driving they haven't shifted or moved. I'm a pretty happy camper.

vondalyn-

On re-reading this thread, I realized I never responded to your nice post. Sorry about that.
What is important about your post is that you have identified the single most hidden (but significant) feature about the OGB's. . . . . . .namely that they increase comfort and SAFETY by de-emphasizing and decreasing the tendency for the user to employ the "deathgrip". . . . . . .especially with our new model: the SUPER SHARKSKINS.

Thank you for your very insightful and useful comment!

Best,

Dave R.