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So because of the Man Vs Moto series, I wanted to support the headlining sponsor; MSR.
After owning TLD or FOX gear, I switch, and I think I made a mistake. The '14 gear wasn't out yet, so about 2 months ago, I bought a set of '13 Axis gear. The pants have been ridden in three times, and they are literally falling apart. No, they haven't taken a soil sample, thankfully. The right leg stitching on the outside has completely pulled apart, and the crotch is ripping through also.
I emailed MSR 2 weeks ago, and haven't heard anything back. Do I chalk it up as a loss, and move on, or is there a chance MSR would replace these pants?
After owning TLD or FOX gear, I switch, and I think I made a mistake. The '14 gear wasn't out yet, so about 2 months ago, I bought a set of '13 Axis gear. The pants have been ridden in three times, and they are literally falling apart. No, they haven't taken a soil sample, thankfully. The right leg stitching on the outside has completely pulled apart, and the crotch is ripping through also.
I emailed MSR 2 weeks ago, and haven't heard anything back. Do I chalk it up as a loss, and move on, or is there a chance MSR would replace these pants?
Hmm....don't get me wrong I understand your plight, but give it some time to call out a gear company on Vital 5 minutes after you just got hooked up for free.
The Shop
You get what you pay for, especially with gear. More stitching, thicker and stretchier material, and leather knees that come with the more expensive stuff goes a long way to making pants last longer.
Buy cheap shit, it's gonna break.
I guess I'll get back to either the higher end line, or just go back to fox/TLD...The new fox stuff is SICK.
A whole gear combo for $100, I would expect to ride in it a few times an have it fall apart after a 7-10 rides.
Thanks for reading my rant!
MOM, the internet is making fun of me again!!!
A couple of notes if you wear knee braces you will put more wear on the knee area also gripper seat covers will wear out the crotch area if you spend more time with your fat butt on the seat than standing up on the pegs. Also if you prefer pants that are tight they are going to be more stressed than ones that have room to move around in.
Pit Row
I recently bought some One Industries gear, and I'm addicted to their brand now. Granted it was the higher end stuff but it's very well put together, breathes well and has great padding in the knees and is stretchy. I've always bought the Fox 180 gear but the One Industries is where it's at.
My Alpinestars boots cracked over a year after i bought them and they sent me a brand new pair for free.
I contacted them directly, even tho it sounds like you are having some trouble going that route.
Definitely take it back to the shop like moto said. Chances are they will replace them.
www.klim.com
Devin from MSR has reached out to me, and stated the pants are still under warranty, and to mail them back for replacement.
Thank you everyone for your comments, good and bad. Sorry bullpen, that you're getting piled on.
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