Troy lee VS Answer

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Sully 11/26/2013 6:59pm
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Just a suggestion, but you may want to change the thread title to Troy Lee OR Answer. I clicked on the thread thinking there was some kind of legal issues between the two companies.
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Boarddesign 11/26/2013 7:15pm
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Troy Lee is great, the quality and people there are unbeatable. Been using it for three years with no issues.
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Crush 11/26/2013 7:18pm
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Deadset, TLD gear is the best quality gear i've had. Very tough, real fitting sizes and looks tits. Good stuff!
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motokiwi 11/26/2013 8:49pm
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Troy Lee Designs is not only great quality moto gear.

TLD represents a lifestyle of the best quality moto design.

TLD has a great history.

TLD has the best looking team.

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KGAspeed 11/26/2013 8:57pm
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I've worn TLD stuff that past couple years; it's nice and has held up really well.

That said, I can't believe their design-style has stayed nearly exactly the same for the past few years. Zig-zag elements have been used in different ways for years, and the whole cyclops thing is used over and over. Just surprised as he was always so cutting edge in helmet design. The high-end SE line is nice, almost too plain (other end of the spectrum) but with a really high MSRP.

I've never worn Answer; do not have input there.
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TeamGreen 11/26/2013 9:24pm
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I'm 50.

I work in this Industry.

I ride & wear EXACTLY what I want.

I wear TLD.
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S.Loyer 11/26/2013 9:58pm
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Big Answer fan
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cjmx 11/27/2013 7:14am
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TLD pants ride high up on your waist. At least for me. I wore Answer for years and switched to Fly last year. No comparison, Fly gear is the best I've ever worn.
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HenryA 11/27/2013 7:14am
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Ask Stewie.
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jasonv43 11/27/2013 8:16am
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Remember when Troy Lee did that deal with Mazda trucks?

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mx510 11/27/2013 11:11am
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Not Troy Lee for me. I bought two sets of Troy Lee last year, SE one set and Grand Prix the other set , and they both were terrible. The SE stuff tore on a seam my first ride with them, and the GP gear tore after a button ripped out of the enclosure on the second ride. I got terrible customer support on the issue and am still pissed and bitter about the whole experience.
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Crush 11/27/2013 2:55pm
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Not Troy Lee for me. I bought two sets of Troy Lee last year, SE one set and Grand Prix the other set , and they...
Not Troy Lee for me. I bought two sets of Troy Lee last year, SE one set and Grand Prix the other set , and they both were terrible. The SE stuff tore on a seam my first ride with them, and the GP gear tore after a button ripped out of the enclosure on the second ride. I got terrible customer support on the issue and am still pissed and bitter about the whole experience.
Bummer dude!

I've had nothing but good luck with em, sux to have an experience like that.

I've def read and heard good things about fly gear, seems they've made great strides.
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Anonymous (not verified) 11/27/2013 6:12pm
11/27/2013 6:12pm Edited Date/Time 9/1/2026 6:11pm
I see Troy out at the tracks. I like to support the guys that are out doing what I like to do. Expensive but worth it.
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TeamGreen 11/27/2013 6:33pm
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Anonymous wrote:
I see Troy out at the tracks. I like to support the guys that are out doing what I like to do. Expensive but worth it.
Is TLD anymore Expensive than Fox, Thor, Answer, Fly, Alpinestar...etc.?

TLD SE Corse Pants (Hi-End): $175

Fox 360 Pants (MXoN): $170 ($175)

Thor Flux Pants: $170

Answer Alpha Pants: $170

Fly Kinetic: $150

Alpinestar: ???
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mxracin 11/27/2013 7:16pm
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Answer.... the Ion series is the best bang for the buck!
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Anonymous (not verified) 11/27/2013 7:52pm
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Anonymous wrote:
I see Troy out at the tracks. I like to support the guys that are out doing what I like to do. Expensive but worth it.
TeamGreen wrote:
Is TLD anymore Expensive than Fox, Thor, Answer, Fly, Alpinestar...etc.? TLD SE Corse Pants (Hi-End): $175 Fox 360 Pants (MXoN): $170 ($175) Thor Flux Pants: $170...
Is TLD anymore Expensive than Fox, Thor, Answer, Fly, Alpinestar...etc.?

TLD SE Corse Pants (Hi-End): $175

Fox 360 Pants (MXoN): $170 ($175)

Thor Flux Pants: $170

Answer Alpha Pants: $170

Fly Kinetic: $150

Alpinestar: ???
Yea, like five bucks more. Dang lol
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Jt$ 11/28/2013 5:34am
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TeamGreen wrote:
Is TLD anymore Expensive than Fox, Thor, Answer, Fly, Alpinestar...etc.? TLD SE Corse Pants (Hi-End): $175 Fox 360 Pants (MXoN): $170 ($175) Thor Flux Pants: $170...
Is TLD anymore Expensive than Fox, Thor, Answer, Fly, Alpinestar...etc.?

TLD SE Corse Pants (Hi-End): $175

Fox 360 Pants (MXoN): $170 ($175)

Thor Flux Pants: $170

Answer Alpha Pants: $170

Fly Kinetic: $150

Alpinestar: ???
Fly Evolution is 149.95
Kinetic is 99.95
Just doing my job haha
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txgoon 11/28/2013 5:37am
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I'm leaning more towards answer only because I've had a set of GP Troy Lee gear and it ripped above the leather on the knee because I grip the bike pretty hard. Also answer customer service is top notch I've heard.

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TeamGreen 11/28/2013 8:24am
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TeamGreen wrote:
Is TLD anymore Expensive than Fox, Thor, Answer, Fly, Alpinestar...etc.? TLD SE Corse Pants (Hi-End): $175 Fox 360 Pants (MXoN): $170 ($175) Thor Flux Pants: $170...
Is TLD anymore Expensive than Fox, Thor, Answer, Fly, Alpinestar...etc.?

TLD SE Corse Pants (Hi-End): $175

Fox 360 Pants (MXoN): $170 ($175)

Thor Flux Pants: $170

Answer Alpha Pants: $170

Fly Kinetic: $150

Alpinestar: ???
Jt$ wrote:
Fly Evolution is 149.95
Kinetic is 99.95
Just doing my job haha
Yup, Fly does & it's great gear.

At the same-time, TLD makes GP pants for $105.

I think the point is...Everyone makes gear at about the same price-point & you pretty much get what'cha pay for.

TLD has me covered...all my clothing & "under-protection" (7705 padded-pants, Elbow-Gaurds...pad kit for my Leatt) & I wear the Body Gaurd, too.

The only things I wear that aren't TLD: Gaerne Boots (a JT$/WPS brand!), Leatt GPX Carbon Brace & H3 Hydration-Pack, Dragon NFX Goggles...

Like I said earlier: I wear EXACTLY what I want.

Total Disclosure: when it's an Adventure Ride/Baja Dual-Sport I'll wear a Leatt Chest Pro 5.5 and Adventure Jacket...it zips up OVER your Leatt & is sooooo nice and warm!
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TeamGreen 11/28/2013 8:26am
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txgoon wrote:
I'm leaning more towards answer only because I've had a set of GP Troy Lee gear and it ripped above the leather on the knee because...
I'm leaning more towards answer only because I've had a set of GP Troy Lee gear and it ripped above the leather on the knee because I grip the bike pretty hard. Also answer customer service is top notch I've heard.
Send'em back if they tore due to just your braces...
thefactorypilot 11/28/2013 2:15pm
11/28/2013 2:15pm
TeamGreen wrote:
Is TLD anymore Expensive than Fox, Thor, Answer, Fly, Alpinestar...etc.? TLD SE Corse Pants (Hi-End): $175 Fox 360 Pants (MXoN): $170 ($175) Thor Flux Pants: $170...
Is TLD anymore Expensive than Fox, Thor, Answer, Fly, Alpinestar...etc.?

TLD SE Corse Pants (Hi-End): $175

Fox 360 Pants (MXoN): $170 ($175)

Thor Flux Pants: $170

Answer Alpha Pants: $170

Fly Kinetic: $150

Alpinestar: ???
Jt$ wrote:
Fly Evolution is 149.95
Kinetic is 99.95
Just doing my job haha
JT$, tell the design department at FLY that they have REALLY stepped it up starting in 2013... I'm a designer myself and I've never liked FLY gear until last year, and now it's all I buy. And the price point is phenomenal!
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txgoon 11/28/2013 5:47pm
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txgoon wrote:
I'm leaning more towards answer only because I've had a set of GP Troy Lee gear and it ripped above the leather on the knee because...
I'm leaning more towards answer only because I've had a set of GP Troy Lee gear and it ripped above the leather on the knee because I grip the bike pretty hard. Also answer customer service is top notch I've heard.
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Send'em back if they tore due to just your braces...
I tried, wouldn't take em. Said that it was my fault and They thought I had messed with the stitchings.
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COAL-TRAIN 11/28/2013 6:17pm
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txgoon wrote:
I'm leaning more towards answer only because I've had a set of GP Troy Lee gear and it ripped above the leather on the knee because...
I'm leaning more towards answer only because I've had a set of GP Troy Lee gear and it ripped above the leather on the knee because I grip the bike pretty hard. Also answer customer service is top notch I've heard.
TeamGreen wrote:
Send'em back if they tore due to just your braces...
txgoon wrote:
I tried, wouldn't take em. Said that it was my fault and They thought I had messed with the stitchings.
My experience w TLD is good gear...terrible customer service. Just based on the people I delt with there over the years I would not buy there gear. Pleanty of others that actually care about the people that buy there products. JMO
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Jt$ 11/28/2013 7:23pm
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thefactorypilot wrote:
JT$, tell the design department at FLY that they have REALLY stepped it up starting in 2013... I'm a designer myself and I've never liked FLY...
JT$, tell the design department at FLY that they have REALLY stepped it up starting in 2013... I'm a designer myself and I've never liked FLY gear until last year, and now it's all I buy. And the price point is phenomenal!
I will do just that.. I wore it for 10 years before I began working there so I have also seen the transformation that you spoke about. We have a great group of people up there and I'm proud to be a part of it.
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