Has anyone seen the new field armor from Icon? The knee guards are an interesting alternative to full pants. If someone has seen them or has them I would be interested in a review.
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That vest looks so cool, I'd have to wear it on the outside
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It'd be a cold day in heck when I spend a single dollar on Icon stuff...
For one, it's pretty poorly made. Read reviews on the stuff. It doesn't hold up well. Also, if you have the opportunity to physically compare Icon stuff to better manufacturer's stuff at a store, do so... The quality difference is pretty evident...
Now, the MAIN reason I wouldn't pay a dime for the stuff is they blatently market to squids. Come on, what good is a riding jacket with REMOVABLE SLEEVES? GOLD PLATED metal on gloves which is MARKETED as bling? Get real. Any company that actually encourages squid posers isn't getting a dime of my money. F 'em...
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Originally posted by stevnmdIt'd be a cold day in heck when I spend a single dollar on Icon stuff...
For one, it's pretty poorly made. Read reviews on the stuff. It doesn't hold up well. Also, if you have the opportunity to physically compare Icon stuff to better manufacturer's stuff at a store, do so... The quality difference is pretty evident...
Now, the MAIN reason I wouldn't pay a dime for the stuff is they blatently market to squids. Come on, what good is a riding jacket with REMOVABLE SLEEVES? GOLD PLATED metal on gloves which is MARKETED as bling? Get real. Any company that actually encourages squid posers isn't getting a dime of my money. F 'em...
i've got a pair of icon tarmac gloves that do serve me quite well though...
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Originally posted by stevnmdIt'd be a cold day in heck when I spend a single dollar on Icon stuff...
For one, it's pretty poorly made. Read reviews on the stuff. It doesn't hold up well. Also, if you have the opportunity to physically compare Icon stuff to better manufacturer's stuff at a store, do so... The quality difference is pretty evident...
Now, the MAIN reason I wouldn't pay a dime for the stuff is they blatently market to squids. Come on, what good is a riding jacket with REMOVABLE SLEEVES? GOLD PLATED metal on gloves which is MARKETED as bling? Get real. Any company that actually encourages squid posers isn't getting a dime of my money. F 'em...
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I totally agree with Stevnmd about the quality and the marketing of Icon. There are only a few things that I would even think about getting from them. Mainly there new Mil-Spec reflective vest made for military personnel. That and I kind of like the boots they sell.1995 GSX-R 750W (Barney Bike - Street)
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i cant say that i've tried the field amour yet..but the icon gear I do have actually works pretty well for me. the tarmac gloves are very comfortable and provide good protection and support for the knuckles and palms.
i guess if you dont have riding leathers with the gear built in, this would be a good thing.
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i recently fell and i was wearing icon timax gloves and jacket , and no leg protection , although i was only going about 15 mph when i hit the sand , my icon stuff worked well, my hip and knee got hurt from just jeans on, i got back to the crowd of peeps i know and alot of them said that most gloves they have fell with have riped when they fell unlike mine that only lost 1 palm sliding rivet , and that titanium armor on the back of the jacket actualy got hit and has some deep scratches on it.
dont knock that bling glove just becuase it has gold plating on top of the titanum deosnt mean it dont work when u fall , i happen to think the timax glove is the best protection glove , i have the full wrist one and yes the wrist did get hit on the ground too .
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But look at it this way. If the marketing is working then the squids will be wearing gear. They think it makes them look cool. That's fine with me, at least they are wearing something. It's better than sun glasses, shorts and flip flops.
But for the price it should be better quality.Josh
'97 TL1000S, '91 GSF400 Bandit
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