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Edited Date/Time 11/8/2015 3:46am
I got my Fox Flexair Union aqua gear today and i have to say what a weird set of gear.

The jersey feels so lightweight that i'm almost afraid that it will come apart when i wash it after my first ride.
The pants are by far the most comfortable pants i have ever worn, like yoga pants for motocross. I thought my FOX 360 2014 gear was lightweight, i was wrong the Fox Flexair is next level.


The Flexair gear has been out since the Glen Helen national and i'm sure that there are plenty of Vital members that have been using the Flexair gear a lot since the release. What about the durability? I feel like the small holes in the jersey will start to crack open after a few rides, have you had any problems with it?

I'm sure that it will take awhile to get used to the feel of the weird fabrics they use but i look forward to ride with it on the weekend.
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Motofinne 10/29/2015 7:05am
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I would never pay 300 for it, i got a good deal on it. Paid 200€!
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moto0852 10/29/2015 7:23am
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So, since I'm rocking 10 year old baggy/heavy gear that I stockpiled can someone who has tried all these lightweight, tight fitting, stretchy gear throw out some comments on how they like them and who has the lightest or who's your fav?

Seems like this is the new gear trend (started by Stew's 7?)
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Rocket88 10/29/2015 7:35am
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Best gear I've worn to date!

Love it!

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gpracer36 10/29/2015 7:40am
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ive read its very "form" fitting, does it run true to size? I like it just worried it will be to tight
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moco 10/29/2015 7:41am
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So you're saying it's as comfortable as your yoga pants eh?!
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Motofinne 10/29/2015 7:49am
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gpracer36 wrote:
ive read its very "form" fitting, does it run true to size? I like it just worried it will be to tight
The pants are a bit tighter than normal Fox 360 pants, but they stretch way more than the 360 pants.
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Motofinne 10/29/2015 7:51am
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Rocket88 wrote:
Best gear I've worn to date!

Love it!
So the durability is good despite of the lightweight?
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ML512 10/29/2015 8:24am
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moto - The lightweight trend, specially in pants, was more of a One Industries thing, but with poor execution. The Seven pants aren't as light as what Thor and Fox have right now.

EK - I don't think we'll be seeing the compression jerseys (the tight stuff). I wore one about two years ago and they told me the price then... yikes... over $100 to do just the jersey section.
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Motofinne 10/29/2015 8:28am
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ML512 wrote:
moto - The lightweight trend, specially in pants, was more of a One Industries thing, but with poor execution. The Seven pants aren't as light as...
moto - The lightweight trend, specially in pants, was more of a One Industries thing, but with poor execution. The Seven pants aren't as light as what Thor and Fox have right now.

EK - I don't think we'll be seeing the compression jerseys (the tight stuff). I wore one about two years ago and they told me the price then... yikes... over $100 to do just the jersey section.
But what about Seven, the prices are insane. Why are their gear sets so expensive? Is it only because of the name Seven? Like Apple and iPhone in the mobile phone business, it's a fashion statement so they can charge more money than the competitors?
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Tpog496 10/29/2015 8:46am
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Seven nova stuff is surprisingly durable and the best fitting gear I've owned.
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Jt$ 10/29/2015 9:27am
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ML512 wrote:
moto - The lightweight trend, specially in pants, was more of a One Industries thing, but with poor execution. The Seven pants aren't as light as...
moto - The lightweight trend, specially in pants, was more of a One Industries thing, but with poor execution. The Seven pants aren't as light as what Thor and Fox have right now.

EK - I don't think we'll be seeing the compression jerseys (the tight stuff). I wore one about two years ago and they told me the price then... yikes... over $100 to do just the jersey section.


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ML512 wrote:
moto - The lightweight trend, specially in pants, was more of a One Industries thing, but with poor execution. The Seven pants aren't as light as...
moto - The lightweight trend, specially in pants, was more of a One Industries thing, but with poor execution. The Seven pants aren't as light as what Thor and Fox have right now.

EK - I don't think we'll be seeing the compression jerseys (the tight stuff). I wore one about two years ago and they told me the price then... yikes... over $100 to do just the jersey section.
Jt$ wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/10/29/109273/s1200_2016_Mens_LiteHydrogen_Blue_Front.jpg[/img]


Ok JT
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Motofinne 10/29/2015 9:33am
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Jt$ wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/10/29/109273/s1200_2016_Mens_LiteHydrogen_Blue_Front.jpg[/img]


Is that the Hydrogen line? I'v always liked looks of the Fly Hydrogen line of gear, too bad that it's so difficult to get Fly gear in Finland. I would love to try it some day in the future. I could order it from a dealer i UK or another country in EU but it would be nice to try it before paying!
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ML512 10/29/2015 9:41am
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ML512 wrote:
moto - The lightweight trend, specially in pants, was more of a One Industries thing, but with poor execution. The Seven pants aren't as light as...
moto - The lightweight trend, specially in pants, was more of a One Industries thing, but with poor execution. The Seven pants aren't as light as what Thor and Fox have right now.

EK - I don't think we'll be seeing the compression jerseys (the tight stuff). I wore one about two years ago and they told me the price then... yikes... over $100 to do just the jersey section.
Jt$ wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/10/29/109273/s1200_2016_Mens_LiteHydrogen_Blue_Front.jpg[/img]


What was the first year of the Hydrogen gear? I'm thinking of the One pants from about four years ago that were really light but fit horribly.
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Only complaint I have about my set is the fitment of the knees, but I have that with every single pair of gear for the most part. I have longer legs but a skinny frame, so 30's fit my waist but are not long enough for the knees to fit right. Wish it were possible for mx pants to come in different lengths like jeans.

My gear ripped in the front knee, can't really count that against durability though, not too many pairs of gear would probably withstand a hot exhaust header.
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Jt$ 10/29/2015 10:42am
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ML512 wrote:
What was the first year of the Hydrogen gear? I'm thinking of the One pants from about four years ago that were really light but fit...
What was the first year of the Hydrogen gear? I'm thinking of the One pants from about four years ago that were really light but fit horribly.
Wasn't really arguing with your thoughts, just throwing another into the mix.
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moto0852 10/29/2015 10:47am
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ML512 wrote:
What was the first year of the Hydrogen gear? I'm thinking of the One pants from about four years ago that were really light but fit...
What was the first year of the Hydrogen gear? I'm thinking of the One pants from about four years ago that were really light but fit horribly.
Jt$ wrote:
Wasn't really arguing with your thoughts, just throwing another into the mix.
The Hydro gear is the best value from a price standpoint isn't it? Like I said, never worn any of this "tight, light, stretchy" new stuff but would like to try some.

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ML512 10/29/2015 11:03am
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ML512 wrote:
What was the first year of the Hydrogen gear? I'm thinking of the One pants from about four years ago that were really light but fit...
What was the first year of the Hydrogen gear? I'm thinking of the One pants from about four years ago that were really light but fit horribly.
Jt$ wrote:
Wasn't really arguing with your thoughts, just throwing another into the mix.
Ahh, I thought you meant I overlooked when Fly introduced the Hydrogen line. Laughing But you're right, it's a very good set to throw in the mix. Wink
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mx510 10/29/2015 12:39pm
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Motofinne wrote:
I got my Fox Flexair Union aqua gear today and i have to say what a weird set of gear. The jersey feels so lightweight that...
I got my Fox Flexair Union aqua gear today and i have to say what a weird set of gear.

The jersey feels so lightweight that i'm almost afraid that it will come apart when i wash it after my first ride.
The pants are by far the most comfortable pants i have ever worn, like yoga pants for motocross. I thought my FOX 360 2014 gear was lightweight, i was wrong the Fox Flexair is next level.


The Flexair gear has been out since the Glen Helen national and i'm sure that there are plenty of Vital members that have been using the Flexair gear a lot since the release. What about the durability? I feel like the small holes in the jersey will start to crack open after a few rides, have you had any problems with it?

I'm sure that it will take awhile to get used to the feel of the weird fabrics they use but i look forward to ride with it on the weekend.
If it's like yoga pants for moto, just say no bro. That sounds terrible, we don't need moto moose knuckle.
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Tpog496 10/29/2015 12:58pm
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mx510 wrote:
If it's like yoga pants for moto, just say no bro. That sounds terrible, we don't need moto moose knuckle.
Don't knock it till you've tried it.
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Fly Hydrogen light only complain that doesnt breath in hot weather.. other than that good fit and light.
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Hudd_421 10/29/2015 1:23pm
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Got a pair waiting to be ridden in. 2 months till ACL is healed!

Just putting the jersey on, I could not believe how comfortable it was (i want to wear that bad boy 24/7)

cant wait to wear it. My dad has a set and loves it.
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mx510 10/29/2015 1:34pm
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Tpog496 wrote:
Don't knock it till you've tried it.
Dont need to, I have no desire to wear yoga pants or skinny jeans.
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RCC104 10/29/2015 1:57pm
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...or you can just head over to ALiAS MX, create a Direct 2 Rider account, and get a jersey/pant/glove combo for Under $120 Cool




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RJMX834 10/29/2015 4:11pm
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This. The Thor prime fit is great stuff. I have a set and I've washed it\worn it probably 10-15 times now. No problems whatsoever. Super comfortable and super light weight. Haven't seen the new fox stuff yet.
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zehn 10/29/2015 4:39pm
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RCC104 wrote:
...or you can just head over to ALiAS MX, create a Direct 2 Rider account, and get a jersey/pant/glove combo for Under $120 B) [img]http://shop.aliasmx.com/assets/images/16kits/2161-304_kit.jpg[/img] [img]http://shop.aliasmx.com/assets/images/16kits/2160-348_kit.jpg[/img]
...or you can just head over to ALiAS MX, create a Direct 2 Rider account, and get a jersey/pant/glove combo for Under $120 Cool




So what's the catch with that? It seems too good to be true.
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RCC104 10/29/2015 5:56pm
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zehn wrote:
So what's the catch with that? It seems too good to be true.
I guess the only catch is you might end up with a lot of different sets of gear to wash at the end of the week... The membership is free.

ALiAS has cut out the middleman (i.e. not selling to dealers in the US) to deliver lower prices. Click here

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zehn 10/29/2015 5:58pm
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RCC104 wrote:
I guess the only catch is you might end up with a lot of different sets of gear to wash at the end of the week...
I guess the only catch is you might end up with a lot of different sets of gear to wash at the end of the week... The membership is free.

ALiAS has cut out the middleman (i.e. not selling to dealers in the US) to deliver lower prices. Click here

That sounds like a good problem to have!
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coastie44 10/29/2015 8:43pm
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Jt$ wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/10/29/109273/s1200_2016_Mens_LiteHydrogen_Blue_Front.jpg[/img]


Motofinne wrote:
Is that the Hydrogen line? I'v always liked looks of the Fly Hydrogen line of gear, too bad that it's so difficult to get Fly gear...
Is that the Hydrogen line? I'v always liked looks of the Fly Hydrogen line of gear, too bad that it's so difficult to get Fly gear in Finland. I would love to try it some day in the future. I could order it from a dealer i UK or another country in EU but it would be nice to try it before paying!
I travel to Helsinki a lot. Headed there next Tuesday as a matter of fact! Send me a PM and maybe I can bring you some Fly gear. Smile

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