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Rider · 05-05-2010, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

My first winter jacket was an icon jacket. It has held up from regular wear and tear as any other non leather jacket I have owned. I would trust it more in a crash than my joe rocket jacket.

You don't see people wearing first gear stuff in moto gp either, but they are more than acceptable for street use. So that answer is just plain dumb.

I've heard about quality issues with "Worst Gear".

Trip · 05-05-2010, 03:59 PM

I think you will find a lot of people will argue with you there. My first gear gloves are top notch. Personally I have had a lot of shit on my alpinestars fail and be worthless shit after a season without a crash.

Rider · 05-05-2010, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

I think you will find a lot of people will argue with you there. My first gear gloves are top notch. Personally I have had a lot of shit on my alpinestars fail and be worthless shit after a season without a crash.

Those aren't my words hence the reason I quoted them. I've never owned anything from them, so I'm just going off of the reviews I've read.

racedoll · 05-05-2010, 09:56 PM

Did a search but nothing came up. Sorry. Maybe try emailing Icon?

Rangerscott · 05-05-2010, 10:30 PM

Jacket

http://www.newenough.com/street/prot...le_jacket.html

Helmet

http://www.newenough.com/street/helm...le_helmet.html

I wanna say they'll price match anyone. I can find out from a friend.

Full Throttle · 05-05-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racedoll

Did a search but nothing came up. Sorry. Maybe try emailing Icon?

thanks Ill do that i guess.

Amber Lamps · 05-06-2010, 12:27 AM

The reason you don't see Icon in racing is because they don't make track gear dudes... Why do we keep having this argument?

All Icon textile jackets aren't made with "inferior" materials...

Icon makes VERY high end gear, every bit as good as A*, Teknic, Joe Rocket, etc...

Ummm... who crashes more stunters or regular street riders? As I've said before, I have crashed A*s gear-fell apart, I have crashed Dainese gear-fell apart, I have an Icon Neo Daytona jacket that has been down three times and it still looks like new minus a few scratches.

Is there crappy gear out there? You bet but to lump all of Icon gear in there because some of their cheaper gear isn't up to "Moto Gp standards is ludicrous to say the least.

Sean · 05-05-2010, 11:10 PM

Icon uses 300-grade textiles for their jackets, which is the lowest grade. You also see that in jackets like the infamous Joe Rocket Phoenix. A* and other better brands use 600-grade textiles. The best textiles use 1000-grade textiles in impact / slide areas. It's worse.

It's still better than riding in jeans and a tank-top.

Homeslice · 05-06-2010, 01:47 AM

The only problem I have with Icon gear is most of it is tailored "casual cut"

I prefer stuff that is snug all over, for better warmth and crash protection

Riceaholic · 05-06-2010, 05:17 AM

I just realized earlier I used the words "Icon" and "fashion" in the same sentence....my apologies.

05-05-2010, 03:59 PM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I think you will find a lot of people will argue with you there. My first gear gloves are top notch. Personally I have had a lot of shit on my alpinestars fail and be worthless shit after a season without a crash.

05-05-2010, 09:56 PM	#4
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Did a search but nothing came up. Sorry. Maybe try emailing Icon?

05-05-2010, 10:30 PM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Jacket http://www.newenough.com/street/prot...le_jacket.html Helmet http://www.newenough.com/street/helm...le_helmet.html I wanna say they'll price match anyone. I can find out from a friend.

05-06-2010, 12:27 AM	#7
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	The reason you don't see Icon in racing is because they don't make track gear dudes... Why do we keep having this argument? All Icon textile jackets aren't made with "inferior" materials... Icon makes VERY high end gear, every bit as good as A, Teknic, Joe Rocket, etc... Ummm... who crashes more stunters or regular street riders? As I've said before, I have crashed As gear-fell apart, I have crashed Dainese gear-fell apart, I have an Icon Neo Daytona jacket that has been down three times and it still looks like new minus a few scratches. Is there crappy gear out there? You bet but to lump all of Icon gear in there because some of their cheaper gear isn't up to "Moto Gp standards is ludicrous to say the least.

05-05-2010, 11:10 PM	#8
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Icon uses 300-grade textiles for their jackets, which is the lowest grade. You also see that in jackets like the infamous Joe Rocket Phoenix. A* and other better brands use 600-grade textiles. The best textiles use 1000-grade textiles in impact / slide areas. It's worse. It's still better than riding in jeans and a tank-top.

05-06-2010, 01:47 AM	#9
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	The only problem I have with Icon gear is most of it is tailored "casual cut" I prefer stuff that is snug all over, for better warmth and crash protection