Excalibur Gloves?

[Miguel]

Does anyone know this gloves?? I've sent an e-mail to the centre but still no answer...

Here's the link to the Excalibur Glove (http://www.sussexfalconrycentre.co.uk/excalibur.htm)

Any info would be appreciated!! :wink:

[Falconer]

Interesting
would like to see pic's of this glove
have ya tried the phone number m8

[Hawkmaster]

Damn never mind that check out the falconer on the homepage. I did call but no answer!

[Miguel]

Still no answer to my e-mail...

[Falconry Equipment International]

Hi, As an equipment manufacturer with over 40 years experience and a saddler of some 30 + years experience & also ex motorcycle racer , therefore being fully aware of the qualities of Kevlar, carbon fibre light alloys etc. I was made aware of this product(*Excalibur Gloves) about a year ago. On the presumption that this is the glove has a 'kevlar' inner layer I very much doubt it has any use , apart from being as a sales 'pitch' . Kevlar has great lateral strength in the weave, however it will not stop a 'puncture wound' therefore in this case I would strongly recommend a best buckskin glove from one of the reputable suppliers.
Hope this helps

[Hawkmaster]

I have invited them to comment AND that is only fair?

Julian are you going to sponsor the site and sell your goods here?

[Falconer]

Hey Paul
maybe they will let you have one to TEST :wink:

[Falconer]

And discounted prices :lol:

[Hawkmaster]

I contacted them and got a response and here it is for all to see, I must say it sure sounds good and would be a revolutionary turn around in falconry for all to see.

The glove itself is manufactured by a leading company who supplies hypodermic needle proof gloves for the health service and protective clothing for the armed forces
so the Kevlar is not a gimmick as stated on your site. It was and is a genuine attempt to action a potential problem during the course of our annual health and safety check .

As I had identified a potential problem I was legally and morally bound to attempt a solution under health and safety legislation. I have done that by developing the EXCALIBUR glove It has been on test in the centre for two years now and has been a great success they are used all day every day wear well and up till now have provided 100% protection.And I can guarantee I have used the best materials in combination available in order to achieve a solution Buck skin or any other natural fibre will not cut it.
I have fulfilled an obligation to current legislation.This was not developed with falconry in mind but the little gnomes in Brussels. Even so its a bloody good glove.

Regards,
Barry Gibbs.
Sussex Falconry Centre,
Wophams Lane,
CHICHESTER.
West Sussex,
PO20 7BS
Tel :- 01243 512472
Fax :- 01243 512730
e-mail bg@uk2k.co.uk
Web Site www.sussexfalconrycentre.com


Sounds good Barry, can we please see pictures?

[Falconry Equipment International]

Barry ,I hope you don't think I was being confrontational, I wasn't. Whilst being sceptical of new products I am happy to embrace new products & materials, & while I have not come across these gloves personally( hypodermic needle proof gloves, or the EXCALIBUR glove) as stated before I have extensive knowledge of Kevlar, however this could of course have been woven in a way / method that I am not aware of.
does the glove compromise comfort at all?
wishing you the best with sales of the EXCALIBUR glove
regards
J

[Hawkmaster]

I think all new products, due to the nature of our sport, will have those that will challenge efforts of improvement, but this can be a good thing.

Lets hang in a see it first and as and when the tests come in we will find out, I am more than willing to give it ago! Anyone else?

[Falconry Equipment International]

Well said Hawkmaster
:rolleyes:

[IAmTheWeasel]

Anyone find a price yet??

[Miguel]

I was interested... And not just for me... For all our staff, but it would be good to know the price and some more info. I still didn't got any answer to my e-mail...

[Hawkmaster]

They are very busy I will see if I can ring them for everyone tomorrow?

[Miguel]

It would be great!! Can you please ask them if they ship to Portugal? Thanks!!

[Wightwings]

They are very busy I will see if I can ring them for everyone tomorrow?

the centre is literally TWO mins from my house so if anyone wants one of these i will have a look at them if you wish.

Just a matter of interest Barry is it yourself that wants to set up an NVQ type qualification for ALL falconers (no matter how experienced)based on your own format (which i have seen ) and hoping your centre will become the national focal point for such a scheme?

I know it was related to your place but was it you or your predicessor?

( ps i have had gloves from most manufacturers and never felt the need to us kevlar.......mind you i dont have a Harpy unlike atomics pic :roll: )

[Bubo]

atomik if they dont ship to portugal i'll get it and send it over to you.
bubo

[Miguel]

Ok, thanks Bubo!!! That would be cool! I'll let you know then... THANKS

[Wightwings]

how would you get it B?I thought you were abroad.

you are a nice person. If anyone wants one picking yo i can do that and post on. probably be abletodo it cheaper for you to. like i said the place is a 2 minutes drive down the road for me.hopw that helps to Atomik

[Miguel]

Sure it does! I still don´t know if we're getting those gloves, I was waiting for someone's feedback, but as soon as we decide I'll talk with one of you guys if I can't get them shipped to Portugal! Thanks once again!
Bubo, I tought you were in Belgium... :)

[Bubo]

i am in belgium guys but i have my entire family in the uk so i would ask for them to go to their addy then i'll get them from my mum and send them on!! simple hehehehe. i know just how annoying it is when you want something and it is only the shipping that prevents you from getting it!!

see ya laters
bubs

[Wightwings]

it would be the best travelled glove around.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Bubo]

:lol: :lol: