Alpinestar, Icon, O'neal, Motophoria or ....?

[Zak]

Hey guys, what's up?

I've been riding for around 2 years and never used any kind of armor except helmet and gloves(when it's cold), but now I wanna start learning some wheelies and stoppies etc...

So after searching the internet I found out that people are using:
Alpinestars $229.95
Icon $100 + $55 for elbow
O'neal $143.99
Motophoria $169.99
and I also found some stuff like: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...a tegory=6750

Now my questions are:
Which of these you consider the best?
What are the best lower body armors, as I couldn’t find anything that look good for protection except some shorts.

I hope you guys can share with me and others your knowledge and experience.

[Tony L]

first off icon is shit.

if your want comfort, ventilation and protection invest in a shift or alpinestars jacket it works great. I love mine

[Zak]

Originally Posted by Tony L

first off icon is shit.

if your want comfort, ventilation and protection invest in a shift or alpinestars jacket it works great. I love mine

Thanks Tony, Those jackets look awesome.
I was thinking of using an armor like those I've attached with a T-shirt or a normal jacket, what do you think? Cause I'll most probably gonna crash a lot lol

[Tony L]

Originally Posted by Zak

Thanks Tony, Those jackets look awesome.
I was thinking of using an armor like those I've attached with a T-shirt or a normal jacket, what do you think? Cause I'll most probably gonna crash a lot lol

armor blows ass as soon as you sweat you cant get it off it limits your movement i'd rather have a little less padding and more movement

[imagixxerkid]

Tony's right, you cant limit your movement when you're learning. I rock just an icon armor vest, $100 and it pads the fall a bit... lol, we all fall man

[Zak]

Originally Posted by Tony L

armor blows ass as soon as you sweat you cant get it off it limits your movement i'd rather have a little less padding and more movement

That make sence, I'm just trying to avoid breaking my ass

Originally Posted by AZ_GSXR_750

Tony's right, you cant limit your movement when you're learning. I rock just an icon armor vest, $100 and it pads the fall a bit... lol, we all fall man

Man ... you already do what I'm trying to learn, that's why you don't need as many protection as I need, unless you do crazy things ... I'm sure you remember when you just started

By the way guys, how about the protection for the lower part of the body ... are there any good shorts/pants etc....

and thanks a lot guys for your help

[TISH TIGGLA]

alpinestar are gangster

but i gotta go with icon

[Zak]

Originally Posted by TISH TIGGLA

alpinestar are gangster

but i gotta go with icon

Thanks for sharing dude, but why you wanna go with Icon?

[XXVI]

I am soon to be a new rider and a hell of a lot of riders have been saying, Icon Is not the way to go because you dont see pro racers wearing Icon. Alpinestars Is by far the best gear for racing I would say but, Icon gear Is great for stunting I would say because It Is street gear not racing gear.

[Righteous 1]

661 and AVS make some great protection. I run a 661 "Core Saver" w/ 661 elbow/forearm gaurds, and AVS "Glider Lite" knee pads. Virtually no restriction w/ that setup.

[T-Ice]

I use Icons Elbow, knee and Chest protector. I regularly wear Innovation Sports CTi2 Knee braces.

I wear Icon Mesh Arc Pants which have knee pads in them and rotate between My Alpinestars Mesh Jersey Jacket and My Shift White Pinstriped Jacket.

For the past year and a half I have been wearing the Alpinestars Octane Riding shoe. They work out great. I have recently Purchased a pair of Alpinestars SMX 2 Boots but have not ridden in them yet. They are a little weird to get used to but after about 2 sessions you will never go back to tennis shoes again.

Any questions pm me or call HAI at 407-447-1176 and we would be more than happy to help get you into the right protective equipment for your riding style.

Thanks,
Tice

you can also browse protective products at www.HAIbikeshop.com

[Towlieee]

Originally Posted by Zak

Thanks for sharing dude, but why you wanna go with Icon?

because alpine star is for BALLER$ and icon people can actually AFFORD!


I use the icon vest for endo's

[______]

ICON... for the price not worth it. dont get me wrong the sh!t looks good and works for the most part but Im on my 3rd set of gloves in a short time kinda poorly made

Teknic seems to be a pretty good company the boots are holding up great... I just have to remember not to hang off the side of my bike when I ware em.... less then ICON but not cheap for footware

K-marts where I get my dragging boots.... they slide great on anything

[Towlieee]

Originally Posted by ______

ICON... for the price not worth it. dont get me wrong the sh!t looks good and works for the most part but Im on my 3rd set of gloves in a short time kinda poorly made

Teknic seems to be a pretty good company the boots are holding up great... I just have to remember not to hang off the side of my bike when I ware em.... less then ICON but not cheap for footware

K-marts where I get my dragging boots.... they slide great on anything

I go through any brand of gloves fast



I get gloves at walmart for $10 a pair, and they last just as long as every $50 pair I've ever had

[______]

Originally Posted by Towlieee

I go through any brand of gloves fast



I get gloves at walmart for $10 a pair, and they last just as long as every $50 pair I've ever had

Fair....

but two pair I got I took back B/C of defect..... thinking about Ive had 4 sets.... a defect of each then the 2nd pair of each worked out for a little while all ICON...

[Zak]

Thanks guys ... very much appreciated!!

[milehigh]

Thor FTW I have been riding thor gear for about 5 years know and I love thier shit for mx and my buddy just bought their new street jacket and it looks sick. Im sure it will pwn because of thor's reputation in mx.

http://www.thormx.com/product.jsp?pa...1014,1039,4998

$250 btw

[CRA$H AZ]

icon field armor is fuckin money i dunno why ya'll hate on it so much. i never have liked their gloves much though.

[Towlieee]

Originally Posted by CRA$H AZ

icon field armor is fuckin money i dunno why ya'll hate on it so much. i never have liked their gloves much though.

blah everyone just jumps on the hate bandwagon, a pro says 'icon sucks' and 100 squids will be running around saying 'icon sucks'

I think its just image.. The only people you see rocking icon EVERYTHING are usually squids

But I do like icon field armor

[CRA$H AZ]

Originally Posted by Towlieee

blah everyone just jumps on the hate bandwagon, a pro says 'icon sucks' and 100 squids will be running around saying 'icon sucks'

I think its just image.. The only people you see rocking icon EVERYTHING are usually squids

But I do like icon field armor

thats what i'm talking about. most of their helmets (besides the domain) and jackets are crap.