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4/3/2018 1:17am
4/3/2018 1:17am
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I’ve been wearing Thor gear for a few years now but I have been having some issues with the quality of the gear, I know most things would be personal preference but I’d like to know what gear (mainly jerseys/pants) you guys recommend.
2015: Fox 360
2016: Fox Flexair
2017: Alpinestars Racer & Techstar, Thor Primefit
2018: Alpinestars Racer & Techstar
Fox updated the 360 line in 2017 so i can't comment on that because the 2015 is completely different. The Flexair line is still pretty similar so i can give my thoughts on that. It is probably the most comfortable gear i have used. The durability is not the best and the price is high. The jersey is very, very lightweight.
You've used Thor so i won't comment on that gear set more than the pants are cut so weird in the knee area. POD knee braces(bulky patella cup) + Primefit pants = disaster.
Alpinestars Racer is the cheaper line and the durability is top notch. The quality of the materials is not the best but it is very good if we look at its competitors in that price range. The ventilation is not the best so it suits perfectly for colder days or colder climates. The fitment is looser compared to most high end gear
Alpinestars Techstar is the more expensive line. The durability is even better and the materials are better than the cheaper Racer line. It's also a more ventilated gear set so it's perfect for warm days or warm climate. The Techstar gear fits a bit slimmer compared to the Racer gear.
If I was to change from Fast House, it would be Fly, for what they do for the the Privateers, 722 , 723 etc and JT$ is a good guy,
The best set I had was by Firstracing. I believe it's a German or French brand. Used it for 5 years
Right now very happy with moose racing Sahara
TLD falls apart in a matter of months.
Haven't tried the most es pensive) expensive fox ones
The alpinestars gear looks appealing to me as far as getting new stuff
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With that being said, I got some Flexair on closeout and I’m hooked. I now have the Shift BlueLabel, which is essentially flexair stuff. It is by far and away the best gear I have ever owned. Light, durable, stretchy (think sweatpants comfortable), and did I mention how comfortable it is?
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Just for perspective: I usually put 40ish hours on a bike per year, usually get 3 sets of gear for the year as well. I am not easy on the stuff either.
A fast amateur might rip thru a set of gear in a month while a vet might not need new gear for several years.
Riding style, knee braces, riding technique, fit, your body type, materials, and then style/ graphics/ "colorways" all factory in. (BTW, really hate the term colorway because it makes moto guys sound like fashion posers).
Everybody likes different brands for different reasons. Find a set that fits well, looks good, then pull the trigger.
Try some on, best price and fit wins. Wear it until it is shreds. Use the money for gas and fresh tires.
I do love a nice fresh pair of MX socks though. Swampy in the east.
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1 thor from 2014 i think and its good quality, maybe a bit heavy but its a low line.
1 fox 180 gear from 2015 that its nice and fit like a glove but the materials not very durable.
2 sets of fly, 1 fly f16 and one fly lite.
F16 fits good and very durable and lite the same but less heavier than f16.
I used the fly sets for more than 2 years and keep going.
I recomended fly but for me i like the look of alpinestar...but this is only my preference. I dont have the chance to try alpinestat stuff.
Sorry for my bad english, im from spain...
Fly is anything but a budget line as it is today. I started wearing FLY back when it first came out and the stuff today is NOTHING like the old stuff. I would put my F2 Carbon Helmets up against any Shoei or Arai I ever had, they are super comfortable and great quality. As far as pants and jerseys go (or kits as you call them today) I have never blown out knee areas from my braces, they are super comfortable and they look great too.
I've been wearing TLD exclusively in Moto, Off-Road/Baja & Adventure since 2013. Over these last 5 years I've benefited from improvements in helmet design, new materials & technology and...yes...even style. In the recent Vital 450 shootout my helmet, pants, jersey & gloves totaled $426. That's also an "improvement"!
I love wearing this stuff.
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