Riding Gear that SUCKS

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Originally Posted by zed

or they are a sponsor or the hooligans like the style over quality.

A lot of people say that and I won't argue but I have a A* jacket in the closet named the "T-Stunt" and it was out before or about the same time as Icon hit the scene. In fact A* makes a crap load of stunt rider style apparel, it's not Icon's fault that it isn't as popular as their stuff.

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Anything Joe Rocket is ..."okay".... for a little while, while it lasts, but doesn't last long.

Fieldsheer - when I worked at a shop, we had so much FS crap come back ripped, broken, what-have-you. The only good stuff they make is the Adventure pants/jacket, which are actually decent quality.

Icon helmets. Crap.

Same with HJC (A concussion from a soft 15mph crash?? No thanks, not again.)

KBC is only marginally better


Basically, it boils down to "you get what you pay for"... usually the more expensive, the better it'll hold up, and for longer.

[zed]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

A lot of people say that and I won't argue but I have a A* jacket in the closet named the "T-Stunt" and it was out before or about the same time as Icon hit the scene. In fact A* makes a crap load of stunt rider style apparel, it's not Icon's fault that it isn't as popular as their stuff.

yeah but I think the difference at first which helped Icon was the price. A* isn't cheap and Icon will make it look flashy usually for less cash.

I'd rather have good equipment. I got A* boots because as far as I could find out they were the only one with the extra brace for the ankles and a mechanic that I worked with said he had a pair on when he crashed, the bike was on his foot/ankle sliding down the road. he got up and didn't even have a limp. after my last crash and still limping 1+ years later, I got the first pair off ebay I could afford. well worth the money as far as I'm concerned.

don't get me wrong, there are some Icon items I really like. my TiMax gloves are one but with the one glove making two of my fingers numb they are not my favorite gloves to wear.

I really like the looks of the Icon Field Armor boots but they are thick and heavy.

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Originally Posted by zed

yeah but I think the difference at first which helped Icon was the price. A* isn't cheap and Icon will make it look flashy usually for less cash.

I'd rather have good equipment. I got A* boots because as far as I could find out they were the only one with the extra brace for the ankles and a mechanic that I worked with said he had a pair on when he crashed, the bike was on his foot/ankle sliding down the road. he got up and didn't even have a limp. after my last crash and still limping 1+ years later, I got the first pair off ebay I could afford. well worth the money as far as I'm concerned.

don't get me wrong, there are some Icon items I really like. my TiMax gloves are one but with the one glove making two of my fingers numb they are not my favorite gloves to wear.

I really like the looks of the Icon Field Armor boots but they are thick and heavy.

True about the boots,both parts actually. I have Icon FA boots and they are comfortable and I've crash tested them twice without any injuries (to the foot anyway). I do however love my A* SMX Plus boots,oh baby like butter,they are! I have black perforated and white regular.

[JoJoYZF]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

True about the boots,both parts actually. I have Icon FA boots and they are comfortable and I've crash tested them twice without any injuries (to the foot anyway). I do however love my A* SMX Plus boots,oh baby like butter,they are! I have black perforated and white regular.

Thats a helpful post, Im looking for some good boots and if your gear whore self likes the smx plus that much, thatll probably be one of the deciding factors over others.

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Thats a helpful post, Im looking for some good boots and if your gear whore self likes the smx plus that much, thatll probably be one of the deciding factors over others.

Oh yeah,I even had GP Techs. Nice enough boots but to big of a hassle on and off for me! I didn't like the SMX boots very much but these are the shit! Oh and I've owned an older pair of Garne and SIDI boots,eh nothing special at the time. What I really like the looks of are those fucking Puma top of the line boots in all white!!!

[zed]

Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Thats a helpful post, Im looking for some good boots and if your gear whore self likes the smx plus that much, thatll probably be one of the deciding factors over others.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alpin...Q5fMerchandise

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Originally Posted by zed

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alpin...Q5fMerchandise

Hey look around,I honestly got mine for $150 brand new at a dealership,no less. Keep your eyes open and have your money ready!

[zed]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Hey look around,I honestly got mine for $150 brand new at a dealership,no less. Keep your eyes open and have your money ready!

I was just looking to see what they were and seen that. looked like a good deal and thought he might look at them so he knew what to look for.

I think I paid around $150 for mine but they were practically new when I got them. barely a scratch even on the shifter pad.

[p00kienrayray]

Originally Posted by snaps

Fieldsheer - when I worked at a shop, we had so much FS crap come back ripped, broken, what-have-you. The only good stuff they make is the Adventure pants/jacket, which are actually decent quality.

yea unfortunately i'm gonna have to second that regarding their knee pucks. the crappiest fit ever. my left one will not stick to my suit completely, it comes off half way, which sucks cuz i always find myself holding my left knee when i can so that the damn thing won't fall off.

Originally Posted by snaps

Basically, it boils down to "you get what you pay for"... usually the more expensive, the better it'll hold up, and for longer.

i catch your drift, but does that mean $700 arai lids will hold up better than any other?