AC92 Alpinestars

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8/8/2019 8:04pm
RonJon wrote:
Fox has deeper pockets than A-Stars. I see them retaining him.
Ummmm....
not a chance !!
Alpinestars has bottomless pockets
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8/8/2019 8:06pm
I’m not gonna read through this but I’ll throw this in, he will be with Fox for 2020 and beyond.
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8/8/2019 8:07pm
Spooner wrote:
I'm sure Fox will want a head to toe but I've heard he's very tight with the Bell guys so getting him in another helmet might...
I'm sure Fox will want a head to toe but I've heard he's very tight with the Bell guys so getting him in another helmet might be tough. Astars seems more willing to allow another helmet but I know they would love to do a head to toe with him as well. I'm sure more than a few brands will be throwing their hat in the ring.
Plus the new Fox helmet is the ugliest thing I’ve seen in years.
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8/8/2019 8:07pm
ML512 wrote:
I’m not gonna read through this but I’ll throw this in, he will be with Fox for 2020 and beyond.
Oh snap!

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8/8/2019 8:14pm Edited Date/Time 8/8/2019 8:16pm
aroark247 wrote:
Does Ac92 go back to an Alpinestars gear deal or does Fox buy another top athlete? Or some other brand?
Ramrod wrote:
Kind of a backhanded dig at Fox?

Adam is with Fox now, if Astars signs him wouldn’t they be the ones just buying another top athlete?
He only switched because it's a team deal with PC. If he could have chosen, he'd have been in Astars the whole time.
And you know this because you and AC92 are best buds?

In my opinion Fox makes better gear than A-Stars. I know some will argue and they have the right, but Fox has been doing this longer than any of the modern companies.

And I’d rather pay to wear the Fox Instinct boot before I ever put on another pair of Tech 10’s. Instinct is more durable, more comfortable and doesn’t have the stupid inner bootie.
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8/9/2019 5:56am
RonJon wrote:
Fox has deeper pockets than A-Stars. I see them retaining him.
WarrenMX wrote:
I don't think that's true. Given that A-Stars sponsor Moto GP and Formula 1 athletes, I'd take a guess and say that moto salaries are minuscule...
I don't think that's true. Given that A-Stars sponsor Moto GP and Formula 1 athletes, I'd take a guess and say that moto salaries are minuscule by comparison.
RonJon wrote:
Fox is backed by a multi-billion dollar private equity group.
And I can guarantee you that they won't be using any of their money to pay any riders...
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8/9/2019 6:49am Edited Date/Time 8/9/2019 6:49am
Ramrod wrote:
Kind of a backhanded dig at Fox?

Adam is with Fox now, if Astars signs him wouldn’t they be the ones just buying another top athlete?
He only switched because it's a team deal with PC. If he could have chosen, he'd have been in Astars the whole time.
Racer111 wrote:
And you know this because you and AC92 are best buds? In my opinion Fox makes better gear than A-Stars. I know some will argue and...
And you know this because you and AC92 are best buds?

In my opinion Fox makes better gear than A-Stars. I know some will argue and they have the right, but Fox has been doing this longer than any of the modern companies.

And I’d rather pay to wear the Fox Instinct boot before I ever put on another pair of Tech 10’s. Instinct is more durable, more comfortable and doesn’t have the stupid inner bootie.
Good thing he's going to Honda right?
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8/9/2019 7:23am
If you are Adam and you are smart, you take the highest paying, long term contract you can get from a top teir company. This isn't a bike/team decision. Go with the money when it comes to gear IMO..
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8/9/2019 7:34am
O&GDriller wrote:
Off topic but my question is serious and I'm not trolling. I'm truly curious why anybody would care what boot or gear or goggles or...
Off topic but my question is serious and I'm not trolling. I'm truly curious why anybody would care what boot or gear or goggles or ??? another rider wears? The fact that the OP asked the question indicates he cares but I struggle to understand or appreciate why? I wear the boots and gear that best suit my needs, not based on the "stuff" another man wears. What am I missing?

I find it hard to imagine a rider would base his choice of gear, equipment or bikes based upon what some Pro rider wears. This concept defies logic for me?
I get what you’re saying. And I honestly don’t care on a serious level. But I am obsessed with this sport in general, and work in the industry to a level where what gear brands are doing from marketing standpoints is relevant and interesting.
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8/9/2019 10:21am Edited Date/Time 8/9/2019 10:23am
Racer111 wrote:
And you know this because you and AC92 are best buds? In my opinion Fox makes better gear than A-Stars. I know some will argue and...
And you know this because you and AC92 are best buds?

In my opinion Fox makes better gear than A-Stars. I know some will argue and they have the right, but Fox has been doing this longer than any of the modern companies.

And I’d rather pay to wear the Fox Instinct boot before I ever put on another pair of Tech 10’s. Instinct is more durable, more comfortable and doesn’t have the stupid inner bootie.
I know, because I have a brain. The reason why he switched to Thor, NOT FOX, is because he had to due to a team deal. Not sure why you're being a smartass about it. Maybe you're upset because people think less of you for being a flake on buying those KX 450s? The second part of my post was merely an assumption based on history. It's not like I stamped he's on a Honda next year or something.
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8/10/2019 8:10am
I'm pretty sure AC & Fox came to terms a long time ago...for a long time to come. As far as check writing is concerned, there is little doubt that Fox could write a much bigger one than THOR or Alpinestars. AC looks to be a future 450 champion...unless something weird happens, so Fox is investing.

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8/10/2019 8:12am
davistld01 wrote:
I'm pretty sure AC & Fox came to terms a long time ago...for a long time to come. As far as check writing is concerned, there...
I'm pretty sure AC & Fox came to terms a long time ago...for a long time to come. As far as check writing is concerned, there is little doubt that Fox could write a much bigger one than THOR or Alpinestars. AC looks to be a future 450 champion...unless something weird happens, so Fox is investing.

BS!!!!!!!!!!!
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8/10/2019 8:22am
davistld01 wrote:
I'm pretty sure AC & Fox came to terms a long time ago...for a long time to come. As far as check writing is concerned, there...
I'm pretty sure AC & Fox came to terms a long time ago...for a long time to come. As far as check writing is concerned, there is little doubt that Fox could write a much bigger one than THOR or Alpinestars. AC looks to be a future 450 champion...unless something weird happens, so Fox is investing.

This is a joke, right?
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8/10/2019 8:36am Edited Date/Time 8/10/2019 8:37am
davistld01 wrote:
I'm pretty sure AC & Fox came to terms a long time ago...for a long time to come. As far as check writing is concerned, there...
I'm pretty sure AC & Fox came to terms a long time ago...for a long time to come. As far as check writing is concerned, there is little doubt that Fox could write a much bigger one than THOR or Alpinestars. AC looks to be a future 450 champion...unless something weird happens, so Fox is investing.

Spooner wrote:
This is a joke, right?
What part do you find to be a joke?

The idea that FOX is probably the most affluent company of the three?

...or that AC might be a future champion?

Or that you might actually know better?
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8/10/2019 8:45am
The first part. AC is a badass.
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8/10/2019 9:26am
Spooner wrote:
The first part. AC is a badass.
Second part too.
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8/10/2019 9:33am
And I’m not trying to bag on Fox, but I don’t think you realize how big Alpinestars is worldwide. Their street apparel sales is probably 10x their mx sales which aren’t exactly small. Then you add in auto, mountain bike, casual, etc.

Thor itself is big, but when you add in all of Parts unlimited, parts Canada, and parts Europe which owns Thor, Fox is is a small percentage of all that.
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8/10/2019 9:46am
Spooner wrote:
And I’m not trying to bag on Fox, but I don’t think you realize how big Alpinestars is worldwide. Their street apparel sales is probably 10x...
And I’m not trying to bag on Fox, but I don’t think you realize how big Alpinestars is worldwide. Their street apparel sales is probably 10x their mx sales which aren’t exactly small. Then you add in auto, mountain bike, casual, etc.

Thor itself is big, but when you add in all of Parts unlimited, parts Canada, and parts Europe which owns Thor, Fox is is a small percentage of all that.
Gross sales 2018
Fox $280,000,000.00
Alpinestars $205,000,000.00
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8/10/2019 9:52am
OLDMOTO wrote:
Gross sales 2018
Fox $280,000,000.00
Alpinestars $205,000,000.00
Source? Alpinestars is privately held so I wouldn’t think that would be public info.
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8/10/2019 10:02am
Alpinestars is everywhere .........Fox not's much and I like Fox,not bashing on them.
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8/10/2019 10:59am
OLDMOTO wrote:
Gross sales 2018
Fox $280,000,000.00
Alpinestars $205,000,000.00
Spooner wrote:
Source? Alpinestars is privately held so I wouldn’t think that would be public info.
Internet search.
8/10/2019 3:38pm
Seems like wheelie boyz marketing campaign worked for FOX $$$
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8/11/2019 8:22pm
He'll be in Astars at MEC, he wsa paid to present the 20 gear but will not be wearing it upon completion of his current contract which finishes at the end of the outdoor season.
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8/11/2019 8:26pm
chippo wrote:
He'll be in Astars at MEC, he wsa paid to present the 20 gear but will not be wearing it upon completion of his current contract...
He'll be in Astars at MEC, he wsa paid to present the 20 gear but will not be wearing it upon completion of his current contract which finishes at the end of the outdoor season.
Oct 1 it ends
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8/11/2019 11:05pm
They both have endless money to throw at him but I'd say he'll go with Astars
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8/12/2019 12:20am
BlueChip wrote:
They both have endless money to throw at him but I'd say he'll go with Astars
For the love of God, go away.

On topic, ML has more insight than any of you on here and he's saying AC is staying with Fox. I don't know why you guys still argue.
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8/12/2019 12:44am
BlueChip wrote:
They both have endless money to throw at him but I'd say he'll go with Astars
Ray_MXS wrote:
For the love of God, go away. On topic, ML has more insight than any of you on here and he's saying AC is staying with...
For the love of God, go away.

On topic, ML has more insight than any of you on here and he's saying AC is staying with Fox. I don't know why you guys still argue.
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