Alpinestars TECH-1 START v2 Glove, SFI 3.3/5

Brand: Alpinestars Racing Safety Equipment

The Tech 1 Start glove from Alpinestars combines professional styling with an entry-level price tag. Instead of suede palm patches, lightweight printed silicone provides grip without bulk. Instead of embroidered graphics and logos, heat-transfer graphics reduce weight and eliminate many nooks and crannies where dirt can hide. The v2 model features new graphics and a revised palm grip material pattern, including a color-matched "alpinestars" logo on the first finger.

The 2-layer glove still features an outer layer of aramid fabric and an inner layer of flame-retardant cotton for comfortable protection. The back is cut from a single piece from the wrist to the fingertips to eliminate seams and excess bulk. The innovative palm design does not need the extra piece of material between the middle and ring fingers, which eliminates extra seams, bunching, and pressure points. Internal seams provide a neat appearance. Features a straight-cut mid-length gauntlet and elastic around the wrist for security. SFI 3.3/5 approved. (Note that the Alpinestars website and catalog incorrectly state that the Tech-1 Start v2 carries FIA certification.)

Available in Black, Blue, or Red, all with white logos; or fluorescent Yellow with black logos. All colors have a black palm and a color-matched "alpinestars" logo on the first finger.

To find glove size, measure around the largest part of the hand over the knuckles while making a fist, excluding the thumb.