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ICON gear
Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:40 pm
by pvo22
Looking at maybe getting the Icon Merc leather jacket and Icon Arc textile pants. Anyone have any experience with these or other Icon products? I've heard a rumor that Icon gear doesn't hold up that well and wanted some others' opinions or experiences before I spend a good chunk of money. Thanks. Also if anyone has some alternative choices or recommendations I am all ears.
http://www.newenough.com/protective_app ... acket.html
http://www.newenough.com/protective_app ... pants.html
Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:28 pm
by Flesher
I have found ICON gear to be very well made and durable. I have the Daytona Flat Track jacket and absolutely love it.
Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:32 pm
by HYPERR
I think in their earlier days, the quality was low. I have their Super Duty pants and I think the styling and the quality is very good. They are cut very loose which I like. Their inseam is very long in relation to the waist size also.
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:16 am
by IcyHound
I have the icon motorhead or something like that leather jacket. I really like it and it has great build quality. I was a bit leery on buying from them but it has been worth the cash I dropped.
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:55 am
by Brackstone
I have their Decay Jacket and I like it very much.
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:43 am
by Thumper
My Icon Super Duty pants held up quite nicely when I locked up my front brake and launched off the bike. I like the pre-2008 versions, but I'm sure the newer ones would hold up as well.
I've also got a pair of the Arc pants. Haven't tested them out and don't want to, but they seem well made, and I like the armor in the knees. They're just not something I'd want to wear during summer, since they don't breathe at all.
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:18 am
by HYPERR
Thumper wrote:My Icon Super Duty pants held up quite nicely when I locked up my front brake and launched off the bike. I like the pre-2008 versions, but I'm sure the newer ones would hold up as well.
I'm glad you were OK. Yeah the SD pants look to be very abrasion resistant. I wish they had optional knee armor for it. Then it would be almost the perfect riding pants.
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:19 am
by Big B
i've loved my icon helmets, and am seriously considering ordering one of their vests. have had no problems with icon equipment
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:21 am
by Brackstone
HYPERR wrote:Thumper wrote:My Icon Super Duty pants held up quite nicely when I locked up my front brake and launched off the bike. I like the pre-2008 versions, but I'm sure the newer ones would hold up as well.
I'm glad you were OK. Yeah the SD pants look to be very abrasion resistant. I wish they had optional knee armor for it. Then it would be almost the perfect riding pants.
This is why I'm getting a different pair of pants, no optional knee pads in any of the icon stuff
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:26 am
by HYPERR
Brackstone wrote:HYPERR wrote:Thumper wrote:My Icon Super Duty pants held up quite nicely when I locked up my front brake and launched off the bike. I like the pre-2008 versions, but I'm sure the newer ones would hold up as well.
I'm glad you were OK. Yeah the SD pants look to be very abrasion resistant. I wish they had optional knee armor for it. Then it would be almost the perfect riding pants.
This is why I'm getting a different pair of pants, no optional knee pads in any of the icon stuff
Yeah I also have a Joe Rocket Alter Ego overpants with armor. I love it. It's great in the winter with the inners installed. I wear it all year round to work over my dress slacks.
I do want a pants like the SD that almost looks like regular jeans or cargo pants for when I need to look stealth and blend in, but an optional armor insert would be nice.