Cool idea that needs our support

prasen · Dec 6, 2012

Now I know a lot of us don't like bluetooth helmets for controlling our phones for calls & music, but for those of us that do listen to music, take calls, among other things there is this small company called BearTek that is developing fingertip touch controlled motorcycle gloves.

You can have a look at what they are doing by clicking here.

They are trying to raise about 50k and have raised about 12k. So if you do think the idea could be useful, please support them.

PS: I have no association with them.

Trauma · Dec 6, 2012

Prasen - What I thought this was at first, and what I would like to see, are touch screen capable mototcyle gloves (they have them for normal), or at least fingertips you can glue on to a mototcylce glove. I can hear music and take calls fine from my Sena in my helmet. But I would like to control my yoke-mounted iPhone5 while wearing gloves. I mean I can listen to music while riding, take a call, and it goes back to music. Siri can make calls, write texts, etc. But being able to manipulate the screen would be helpful at times.

mrbrettbaker · Dec 6, 2012

Trauma, I shouldn't admit it but I cut a small hole in the finger tip of my street glove to solve the problem

jarelj · Dec 6, 2012

RS Taichi came out with a new street glove this year that has electrostatic pads on the index finger and thumb so you can "swipe" with your gloves on. I got a pair of them and they're AWESOME!! I have my Scala Rider set up so I can stream music off my iPhone as well as answer calls, and it makes it very easy (when stopped, of course) to just pop the phone out of my jacket pocket and swipe away. Very cool.

Here are some pictures of them, you can see the grey electrostatic pads on the fingers:
RS Taichi Raptor Glove - Ducati Omaha

Trauma · Dec 6, 2012

jarelj said:
RS Taichi came out with a new street glove this year that has electrostatic pads on the index finger and thumb so you can "swipe" with your gloves on. I got a pair of them and they're AWESOME!! I have my Scala Rider set up so I can stream music off my iPhone as well as answer calls, and it makes it very easy (when stopped, of course) to just pop the phone out of my jacket pocket and swipe away. Very cool.

Here are some pictures of them, you can see the grey electrostatic pads on the fingers:
RS Taichi Raptor Glove - Ducati Omaha

Perfect!!! I am asking Santa for these. With my stem mounted iPhone, I can use it as phone, music, GPS, and video camera this way.

kensteele · Dec 6, 2012

I use these with my favourite glove: Farkle Fingersâ„¢

ArmandoGallegos · Dec 6, 2012

Trauma, check out AnyGlove.com | Use your apps with AnyGlove you just apply it to any glove to turn it into a touch screen glove. It says it works on motorcycle gloves and I thought it might help you.

Trauma · Dec 6, 2012

I am not sure about that - only 2 reviews, and very recent. You need a way to electrostatically connect your finger to the screen. I am trying this thread, I will post how it goes:

Amazon.com: CanaKit Conductive Thread (Thick) - 50': Electronics

kensteele · Dec 6, 2012

Trauma said:
I am not sure about that - only 2 reviews, and very recent. You need a way to electrostatically connect your finger to the screen. I am trying this thread, I will post how it goes:

Amazon.com: CanaKit Conductive Thread (Thick) - 50': Electronics

https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8544

Zaid1199 · Dec 6, 2012

to be honest i have 3 easy step solution for this problem:

1.Ram Mount X-Grip holder
2.Scala Rider G9 headset - bluetooth capable,music etc
3 touch screen compatible GLOVES

prasen · Dec 6, 2012

Wow cool stuff guys!!! I'm definitely getting the Taichi Raptor Gloves

Since we are on the topic of cool gear, I am probably cancelling my order for these:

If anyone wants them (I had 2 on hold), Ill put you in touch with the seller since they are now out of stock.

Its a HUD device that you put on your helmet, which gives you the rpm, speed & the speed camera warnings

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