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So I've been bumming around the Internet looking for European gear/helmet brands that look cool. So far I've only really found a few brands.
Airoh - Way sick helmets. Way expensive.
UFO - Gear looks pretty nice, actually got to try out a helmet once and they easily rival Shoei and Bell.
OBG - A friend found these guys a couple years ago. I really like the stye but they are crazy expensive. Looks like durable gear.
Shot - A little FMXish for my tastes, but they have a couple good sets.
Anyone know of my other cool Non-American brands?
Airoh - Way sick helmets. Way expensive.
UFO - Gear looks pretty nice, actually got to try out a helmet once and they easily rival Shoei and Bell.
OBG - A friend found these guys a couple years ago. I really like the stye but they are crazy expensive. Looks like durable gear.
Shot - A little FMXish for my tastes, but they have a couple good sets.
Anyone know of my other cool Non-American brands?
The Shop
Kenny http://www.kenny-racing.com/moto/
But if you want to look cool in the US I guess Alpinestars all the way
http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/2012-alpinestars-motocross-kit-combos-c-539…
Most Euro stuff is pretty naff, and WulfSPort....
The problem with the people that buy budget racegear is they are tight and will hang onto it for many seasons ,getting the most bang for their buck, hence patching it up as they go!
Didn't know that. Haven't seen that stuff for awhile.
Maybe because I haven't been to a sidecar race since 2001.
He sell's tons of it to shops around country, especially the budget shops. Doesn't spend fortunes on sponsoring top riders, but into making keen retail prices and good margins for his dealers.
Owner of UFO once asked Bill at Milan show why couldn't he afford a Bentley Mullsane like Bill?
Bill told him it's because he spends all his profits on sponsoring top riders!
Guarantee if you were to rock that stuff, you'd be the only guy on the line with it
http://www.ricoo-shop.com/
jett boots are cool too (italy)
Oxbow was a pretty unique and original brand. Dunno what happened to them.
Pit Row
Never EVER raced with something that has the same quality as Wulfsport. Good fit and smart way to buoild a jersey with small squares that stops the ripping if going down.
And the helmet is as good as anything else, just half the price.
Worth checking it out, www.wulfsportinternational.com
Zoom in on the jersey and you can see the small, mayby half inch by half inch, squares. Really smart.
More pictures of the gear is up, and will come up soon, on my son's site, www.jeffenracing.com
I have just started dealing with the gear and it has to be some of the best looking gear in 2012. I am currently adding it onto my website as we speak. Check out the gear at www.firstracing.com
It's not the cheapest gear on the market, but if you want something a bit different that not many people (outside of France) have got, then you;re onto a winner. If you want some prices, fire me over a PM and I'll get some sorted.
Europe's ECE helmet standard is the most up to date standard out there and is used by over 50 countries.
Aside from Bell, I'm not familiar with any other American Helmet brands. Just sayin...
JT was not started by a Euro. It was started by John and Rita Gregory in So Cal. John was going to call the company TJ but his wife told him it reminded her for Tijuana so he flipped the letters.
yokoformoto.fi
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