Wooden Held Timber slider test

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• Wooden sliders? Why not ! Track test…
• Available in 6 colors, from 44.95 €
• Thanks Jarno and Kenny !
• More resistant ?

Wooden sliders? Why not ! Track test…

Available in 6 colors, from 44.95 €

Plastic, It’s Fantastic ? In many cases, this is very likely. Because, learn lots of interesting things thanks to the Biker Den, the Greeks invented the word "Plastikos", which means "receptive to modeling". From there, the Romans released "plasticus", which means the same thing. So you see where it came from.

Depending on its components, plastic can have many qualities and in particular its ability to be able to position itself well on specifications requiring flexibility and a certain rigidity. As a result, in the case of a track combination slider, the plastic slider is designed to have a low friction rate..

Thanks Jarno and Kenny !

Small historical reminder: it is by analyzing the style of the Finn Jarno Saarinen who was beginning to sway, without rubbing, that Kenny Roberts revolutionized the way of piloting by being the first to put his knee on the ground in 1972. Thus, Kenny Roberts began to protect his knees with tape, before the slider was invented, first in leather and then in plastic..

How much do plastic wetsuit sliders cost nowadays? By looking a little, we find a range of prices going from a little less than 20 € to almost 60 €; thus, those who seek the economy at all costs will not necessarily go to these Held Timber; by the way, Held also offers more conventional sliders at a price of 19.95 €.

In short: deciding to opt for these Held Timber already requires having the process of trying something different. Because plastic sliders, there are all kinds, particularly resistant (like Dainese), others much too soft and that you risk to shoot in only a few sessions (like Alpinestars), brands like Bering being between the two. Knowing that the goal is not to use the slider, but that the knee serves as a point of reference. The good pilot is not the one who wears out his sliders the fastest.

More resistant ?

The wooden sliders claim good abrasion resistance. To be sure, we subjected them to six driving sessions on the Dijon Prenois circuit, riding a Kawasaki ZX-6R 636, during the last K days..

Before heading out on the track, the first step is to install the sliders on the suit: an obvious operation, as the scratches fall well in place, hug the curve of the knee and do not overflow the dedicated space on the the test suit, a Bering Supra-R.

Then, the questioning was going to be twofold: the feeling at the blessed moment of its encounter with the ground, as well as the level of wear. Again, whether it is plastic or wood, the feeling is natural: at no time does one have the impression of having a log placed at the end of the knee. It’s fluid, obvious and, to be honest, we quickly forget it. What we cannot deny, on the other hand, is the good resistance to abrasion. After six sessions of 25 minutes, they are slightly worn, but demonstrate good longevity and great potential..

Another positive point: the feeling that they are a little quieter, when they touch the ground, than other plastic sliders. Finally, last good point: their wear is clear. There are no sharp shards coming out of the end of the slider, which could sting you or give you tetanus.

In summary: these Held Timber sliders are an excellent surprise, which allow you to vary your look a little with original components and which are doubly forgotten. A first time on the track, a second when signing the check, because the longevity seems excellent.

The Held Timber are available in 6 colors: in natural wood, like our test model for € 44.95, or tinted in black, green, pink, yellow or red for € 5 more.

Strong points

• Abrasion resistance
• Longevity
• Nice look
• Feeling identical to plastic
• Quieter than plastic when in contact with the ground

Weak points

• Possibly higher price than low-end plastic sliders; a defect compensated by their longevity

Test conditions

• Itinerary: six sessions on the magnificent Dijon Prenois circuit on the handlebars of a Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 during the last K Days
• Motorcycle mileage: – km
• Problem encountered: none, it rubbed well on both sides

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