Chad Reed Parts Ways with Fox and Joins Alpinestars

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Edited Date/Time 3/19/2022 1:33am
Well, that was unexpected...after about 11 years with Fox (Shift prior to full head-to-toe Fox), Chad Reed and his whole family of little groms has made the switch and are now head-to-toe Alpinestars. Minus goggles, which is still Oakley.

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Mr. Info 2/18/2022 7:13am
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Not surprised by anything anymore it’s just life
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WEAL 2/18/2022 7:15am
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who cares...
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quadzrulebro 2/18/2022 7:24am
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Is he planning a comeback?
Otherwise, the gear a retired guy is wearing seems kind of irrelevant to me.
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USA 2/18/2022 7:25am
2/18/2022 7:25am Edited Date/Time 2/18/2022 7:25am
Wow, biggest news since RV to Canvas. 😂
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sandtrack315 2/18/2022 7:35am
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LouisianaMotocross wrote:
I just wonder if the ROI on retired dudes is worth it.
They are cheap, so probably
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slammedmind 2/18/2022 7:45am
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LouisianaMotocross wrote:
I just wonder if the ROI on retired dudes is worth it.
for the small amount of gear they will give him and the family, its cheap advertising
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Johnny Ringo 2/18/2022 7:52am
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I wish he would have stayed contracted with Alpinestars his whole career. If he had, he likely would not have destroyed his knee at Dallas in 2012. He likely would have challenged RV to the end of that particular series.
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ML512 2/18/2022 7:53am
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slammedmind wrote:
for the small amount of gear they will give him and the family, its cheap advertising
There's cash involved too, not just product.
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GrapeApe 2/18/2022 7:59am
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USA wrote:
Wow, biggest news since RV to Canvas. 😂
Don't forget the bomb that was droped* last year when we learned Trevor Stewart is no longer with Fasthouse
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ML512 2/18/2022 8:17am
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GrapeApe wrote:
Don't forget the bomb that was droped* last year when we learned Trevor Stewart is no longer with Fasthouse
While I know the joke related to that thread...just as a note, Trevor is actually still with Fasthouse.
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Moto520 2/18/2022 8:21am
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My buddies all really like their new helmet. Great chest protectors. Boots are some of the best. I'd bet the gear is pretty well made as well
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Spooner 2/18/2022 8:42am
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That was a short lived deal with Bell then it seems.
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quadzrulebro wrote:
Is he planning a comeback?
Otherwise, the gear a retired guy is wearing seems kind of irrelevant to me.
This retired guy will sell a ton of a gear especially with the following and his kids involved......arguably far more than a 9th place pro that is not active on social media etc. He is also going heavy into the amateur scene which will bring different eyes as well.
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Shenzi 2/18/2022 8:48am
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Fox definitely not worth their investment to cover a retired dad turned vlogger. A-stars sees it differently and must be wanting to get stronger in the youth gear segment
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Johnny Ringo 2/18/2022 8:49am
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You guys know that local pros all over the country get gear deals, right?
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slammedmind wrote:
for the small amount of gear they will give him and the family, its cheap advertising
ML512 wrote:
There's cash involved too, not just product.
I'd say a fair chunk of cash to?
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theToothPerry 2/18/2022 8:55am
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This creates as much interest for me as when McGrath joined Maxxis tires.
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Kevin852 2/18/2022 8:59am
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quadzrulebro wrote:
Is he planning a comeback?
Otherwise, the gear a retired guy is wearing seems kind of irrelevant to me.
Shit...i don't even care what gear anyone is wearing. Except for this 40 + B class champ in the midwest. That dude is my hero (this post may or may not be related to lodging needs for the MxDN) Cool
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Following the Deegan model. Creating social media presence for the kids as they develop as riders.
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Viking782 2/18/2022 9:55am
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Can’t believe people think that Astar helmet looks cool.
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mattyhamz2 2/18/2022 9:58am
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Viking782 wrote:
Can’t believe people think that Astar helmet looks cool.
A lot better looking than the Airoh and LS2's.
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Mr. Afterbar 2/18/2022 10:01am
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Moto520 wrote:
My buddies all really like their new helmet. Great chest protectors. Boots are some of the best. I'd bet the gear is pretty well made as...
My buddies all really like their new helmet. Great chest protectors. Boots are some of the best. I'd bet the gear is pretty well made as well
My experience with the latest tech 10's was not a good one and the company doesn't seem to care that they have a problem IMO. Biggest waste of money in a while for me.
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Viking782 2/18/2022 10:04am
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Viking782 wrote:
Can’t believe people think that Astar helmet looks cool.
mattyhamz2 wrote:
A lot better looking than the Airoh and LS2's.
That’s setting the bar about as low as possible lol
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Brad460 2/18/2022 10:11am
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I parted ways with Shift (ripped the crotch area) and joined Thor and Fox..went with O’Neill for my son... Really depends what is on clearance at Motosport.
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Brad460 wrote:
I parted ways with Shift (ripped the crotch area) and joined Thor and Fox..went with O’Neill for my son... Really depends what is on clearance at...
I parted ways with Shift (ripped the crotch area) and joined Thor and Fox..went with O’Neill for my son... Really depends what is on clearance at Motosport.
This, exactly. I'm sponsored by my local shop clearance rack, head to toe.
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stone881 2/18/2022 10:27am
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Lot of riders at Astars now, wonder if that is more them pushing for it, or that Fox/Shift is run by mtb people now. I quite like my Astars gear, but would never run their boots again.
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aeffertz 2/18/2022 10:44am
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No real difference if their channel was being sponsored by Quip toothbrushes or better health or whatever. Smart by AStars, the Reeds definitely have an audience whether you like YouTube vlogs or not and that has an inherent value to advertisers.
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Chris_Buehler 2/18/2022 10:52am
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Mr. Afterbar wrote:
My experience with the latest tech 10's was not a good one and the company doesn't seem to care that they have a problem IMO. Biggest...
My experience with the latest tech 10's was not a good one and the company doesn't seem to care that they have a problem IMO. Biggest waste of money in a while for me.
I've heard this same sentiment from several others.
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LouisianaMotocross 2/18/2022 10:54am
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Brad460 wrote:
I parted ways with Shift (ripped the crotch area) and joined Thor and Fox..went with O’Neill for my son... Really depends what is on clearance at...
I parted ways with Shift (ripped the crotch area) and joined Thor and Fox..went with O’Neill for my son... Really depends what is on clearance at Motosport.
My fly gear does that on every new pair I get. I don't blame Fly though because I have to get two sizes to big in mx pants to fit over my thighs. Gear companies think every mx guy skips leg day. I am trying out FXR for the first time.
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