100% to make goggles?

leakypipe23 12/6/2011 11:58am
12/6/2011 11:58am
Fairly certain the goggles will be made in China along with EKS, Oakley, Fox, etc.
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BESTY #72 12/6/2011 12:27pm
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Ryan Clark once told me and a buddy at a supercross when we asked him why he switched to FLY boots as opposed to A-Stars he...
Ryan Clark once told me and a buddy at a supercross when we asked him why he switched to FLY boots as opposed to A-Stars he was wearing... he said it's simple, at A-Stars he was the 20th guy on the totem pole as far as priorities went, but at FLY he was number 2.
Could be the same deal here... new product from a new-ish/reborn company, and he wants to be their first flagship rider.
I think it just boyled down to the money side of things. Especially as they (if this is 100%, 100% goggles..) clearly need someone to market their product. So, it'd just be one of those "do it for the cash" decisions. At the end of the day, whats googles. I've only ever worn Oakleys and one pair of SPY goggles (that were awful) but I think theyre all good these days.

Weirdest thing about it, is the fact that 100% used to be distributed by Fox right? Like shift, you justin just left after like 3/4 years. Unless the companies completely new and different in every single way other than logo, it's an odd move for him to ditch them for ONE, but go back for goggles right?

How much better did the Bell moto 9 look?
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Dangus21 12/6/2011 1:15pm
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2 things......
1.100% goggles are made in China
2. Scott goggles are made in USA
that is all......
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velocitygear 12/6/2011 1:34pm
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That's not good! Curious, what percentage of Scott goggles are actually made in the USA? Remember, "made in the USA" doesn't mean it was ALL made in the USA. My wife's 07 denali has more chinese made parts then I would have ever imagined and it's a complete joke! We didn't buy it new but if we had, I would have been one pissed of mofo!!

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motoplook 12/6/2011 1:42pm
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Dangus21 wrote:
2 things......
1.100% goggles are made in China
2. Scott goggles are made in USA
that is all......
says the Scott guy, LOL. Love it.

The old Made in USA debate, levee the hypocrisy, Made in USA don't mean too much anymore since the born-in-USA consumers has convinced the born-in-USA brands that they will buy anything manufactured well in Asia. I love my iPhone, my MacBook Pro, my Trek bicycle, my Sony HD TV, etc, etc ha ha ha Smile
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Dsigner 12/6/2011 1:52pm
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Dangus21 wrote:
2 things......
1.100% goggles are made in China
2. Scott goggles are made in USA
that is all......
My Scott RoadBike was made in Taiwan™
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mxb2 12/6/2011 1:53pm
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Check out the dragon goggles, good stuff!
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Dangus21 12/6/2011 2:05pm
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Dangus21 wrote:
2 things......
1.100% goggles are made in China
2. Scott goggles are made in USA
that is all......
motoplook wrote:
says the Scott guy, LOL. Love it. The old Made in USA debate, levee the hypocrisy, Made in USA don't mean too much anymore since the...
says the Scott guy, LOL. Love it.

The old Made in USA debate, levee the hypocrisy, Made in USA don't mean too much anymore since the born-in-USA consumers has convinced the born-in-USA brands that they will buy anything manufactured well in Asia. I love my iPhone, my MacBook Pro, my Trek bicycle, my Sony HD TV, etc, etc ha ha ha Smile
You'd be surprised how important it is to a lot of people. Scott goggles are made in USA using materials sourced and made in the USA. The main thing to consider is that when a company chooses to source and use items and Materials made domestically and locally it benefits the city and or town where the products are made. If the products are made in China then it only benefits the company...and China of course.
All that being said, I'm sure that 100%'s goggles are nice. They have to be in order to survive in today's Market. I really can't say anything bad about other goggle brands. They all bring something to the table.....
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englishman 12/6/2011 2:10pm
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I purchased Smith goggles specifically because they are made in the USA, I'd do the same with the rest of my riding equipment if possible.
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motoplook 12/6/2011 3:04pm
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Dangus21 wrote:
You'd be surprised how important it is to a lot of people. Scott goggles are made in USA using materials sourced and made in the USA...
You'd be surprised how important it is to a lot of people. Scott goggles are made in USA using materials sourced and made in the USA. The main thing to consider is that when a company chooses to source and use items and Materials made domestically and locally it benefits the city and or town where the products are made. If the products are made in China then it only benefits the company...and China of course.
All that being said, I'm sure that 100%'s goggles are nice. They have to be in order to survive in today's Market. I really can't say anything bad about other goggle brands. They all bring something to the table.....
I totally understand and see your point but unfortunately it is not reality enough in terms of sales. Look at Smith then, pretty poor sales in MX, even behind Fox, but still made in USA.
We see it on here, everyone claims they buy made in usa and then turn around and ask for the best discounts and cheapest deals on gear.

It is noble and grand to make it all is the US but brands making product in Asia do also bring dollar back to the US economy, maybe more than certain made in USA guys (look at Microsoft, Apple, Gap, Bell, Specialized, Trek, Cannondale even, your Made in DEtroit cars are built with products made in China, etc, etc, they hire people in the USA, they pay federal and state taxes in the USA, they spend money on marketing that goes to athletes, media, promoters, etc, etc, in the USA. Companies based in the USA bring back as much to their local economy as some other companies that Make in USA.

Unfortunately in the world of tomorrow, things have changed, consumer habits have changed.
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BESTY #72 12/6/2011 3:44pm
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I'm concerned that people have posted on here asking what percentage of goggles......"......." Like we're talking goggle percentages? If thats even possible? Lol!
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Scooter 12/6/2011 3:59pm
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I wonder how many more Goggle brands we need.....
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Hut 12/6/2011 4:06pm
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Made in USA is very important to me. Cool
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velocitygear 12/6/2011 4:07pm
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BESTY #72 wrote:
I'm concerned that people have posted on here asking what percentage of goggles......"......." Like we're talking goggle percentages? If thats even possible? Lol!
?????

If you're referring to my post; it is common practice to have say 60% of a product made in the USA while the other 40% is made elsewhere and the product can still be "claimed" to be made in the USA. I am uncertain of the exact percentages but like I said, the GMC Yukon that's "made in the USA" ........... is NOT...
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Dsigner 12/6/2011 4:39pm
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Just curious what Percentage of the following MX machines are made in the U.S.
Honda CRF450F
Honda CRF450F
Kawasaki KX450F
Kawasaki KX250F
Suzuki RM-Z450
Suzuki RM-Z250
Yamaha YZ450F
Yamaha YZ250F
KTM SXF350.....

I'm guessing zero?
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JCRF217 12/6/2011 4:52pm
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Hut wrote:
Made in USA is very important to me. Cool
Me too, I don't want some spic or chinc to make my stuff really cheaply and have it break two rides later.
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JCRF217 12/6/2011 4:54pm
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Dsigner wrote:
Just curious what Percentage of the following MX machines are made in the U.S. Honda CRF450F Honda CRF450F Kawasaki KX450F Kawasaki KX250F Suzuki RM-Z450 Suzuki RM-Z250...
Just curious what Percentage of the following MX machines are made in the U.S.
Honda CRF450F
Honda CRF450F
Kawasaki KX450F
Kawasaki KX250F
Suzuki RM-Z450
Suzuki RM-Z250
Yamaha YZ450F
Yamaha YZ250F
KTM SXF350.....

I'm guessing zero?
what is the difference between the first honda 450 and the second one?
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When I first hear of EKS and Rich Taylor, I emailed the company and was responded to by Rich himself. I was quite impressed. I have sponsored a few local pro riders and all wore EKS and loved them. I have moved on to my 7 yo son who has been racing for four years. He has never worn anything but EKS and never will. Thanks Rich for the support.

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motoinmotion119 12/13/2011 8:14am
12/13/2011 8:14am
whats the 100% website? I cant find it anywhere... i want to check these things out.
TOTL TRACK DESIGNS 12/13/2011 8:27am
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PJ Larsen was wearing 100% goggles at pala the other day. Don't know if its a team sponsor or personal
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Hut wrote:
Made in USA is very important to me. Cool
JCRF217 wrote:
Me too, I don't want some spic or chinc to make my stuff really cheaply and have it break two rides later.
Even if it was made/assembled in the USA, there's still a good chance you'd have minorities involved in the manufacturing process, dumb hillbilly.
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motoplook 12/13/2011 8:49am
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motoinmotion119 wrote:
whats the 100% website? I cant find it anywhere... i want to check these things out.
their website is www.ride100percent.com but there's no product or anything for sale on their, right now it looks more like a tribute to the founder of 100% and the champs of the past, with tons of cool vintage memorabilia and stuff.
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mxb2 12/13/2011 10:46am
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Hut wrote:
Made in USA is very important to me. Cool
JCRF217 wrote:
Me too, I don't want some spic or chinc to make my stuff really cheaply and have it break two rides later.
Really?, chinc or spic, grow up.
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Fearo 12/13/2011 10:52am
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JCRF217 wrote:
Me too, I don't want some spic or chinc to make my stuff really cheaply and have it break two rides later.


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Kiwi_Rider 12/28/2011 4:02pm
12/28/2011 4:02pm
Dsigner wrote:
Just curious what Percentage of the following MX machines are made in the U.S. Honda CRF450F Honda CRF450F Kawasaki KX450F Kawasaki KX250F Suzuki RM-Z450 Suzuki RM-Z250...
Just curious what Percentage of the following MX machines are made in the U.S.
Honda CRF450F
Honda CRF450F
Kawasaki KX450F
Kawasaki KX250F
Suzuki RM-Z450
Suzuki RM-Z250
Yamaha YZ450F
Yamaha YZ250F
KTM SXF350.....

I'm guessing zero?
JCRF217 wrote:
what is the difference between the first honda 450 and the second one?
The first one is faster.... :D
Kiwi_Rider 12/28/2011 4:54pm
12/28/2011 4:54pm
It's the same people behind 100% as founded One Industries & Tag Metals (not the current owners) so you can be pretty confident the brand will be successful based on their track record.
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bullpen58 12/28/2011 6:51pm
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I can understand wearing lesser established goggles for the money if I were a sponsored athlete but what has never made sense to me is when they go with a cheap-o helmet. I don't care if I had to pay cash for my helmets I would still only wear Shoei or Arai if it was me.

As for goggles, I'd be willing to test out some pairs and post my reviews for you on here. Feel free to pm for my address (anyone) so you can send me some free goggles.
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leakypipe23 wrote:
If only there was a board member to fill us in on all these questions. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
He's not talking......yet.

I bet there will be details soon.
michiganmafia 12/29/2011 6:08pm
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Does anyone really know who owns 100% company. Last thing I knew Fox had purchased it from Drew. I work at a shop and we where a distributor for 100% products before it was sold to Fox. So if Fox still owns the company the goggles will be made by Oakley just like the Fox goggles.
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mx510 12/29/2011 10:13pm
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JCRF217 wrote:
Me too, I don't want some spic or chinc to make my stuff really cheaply and have it break two rides later.
Holy shit you are a moron. Would you do me a favor and sell your motorcycle and all your shit that relates to mx, talking like that is embarrasing to us all. (btw I dont care if you are joking).

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