January 15th, 2009, 10:47 PM | #41 |
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Name: Dario
Location: Suffolk County, NY
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AGATT, my gear never really gets in the way to NOT wear it.
Helmets: Fulmer D4 Apache Rockhard Hustler Gloves: Icon Merc Long, and Icon Merc Shorty. Jacket: Yoshimura AF-C Pants: Icon Insulated Denim Pants Boots: Urban Pipeline Jarrett Casual Oxford Boots (AKA Work boots) My work boots may be the most lacking gearwise, but they did save my foot a few times. At work recently I slipped on ice and had a beer keg land on the inside of my leg; from foot to knee. Thick ass rubber sole prevented any broken bones in my feet, which I would imagine I had a good 90% of having. Just ended up with lots of bruising. And another time while riding, I lowsided and once again the thick rubber sole prevented my foot from getting hurt, this time under the bike. It even kept my bike's fairings and exaust off the ground preventing any damage to the bike. Got up and rode off with a rashed bar end and clutch lever. |
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January 16th, 2009, 12:42 AM | #42 | |
Über n00b
Name: Bob
Location: Alberta, Canada
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But I have to say they are great. They are really comfy I find and seem high quality. They also look bad ass. Knee armor has a bad habit of moving around but I'm thinking that may be because of the size on me (I can never find good fitting pants). Knee pads moving around or not though, I'd personally recommend getting separate knee pads that strap around the knee itself anyways. |
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January 16th, 2009, 10:29 AM | #43 |
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Name: Vinny
Location: Sydney AU
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January 16th, 2009, 01:27 PM | #44 |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
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Something you wanna tell us Vinny?
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January 16th, 2009, 04:28 PM | #45 |
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Name: Vinny
Location: Sydney AU
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January 16th, 2009, 05:19 PM | #46 | |
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Name: Bill
Location: Easley, SC
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January 16th, 2009, 05:57 PM | #47 |
Da Duckman
Name: Duckman
Location: Pensacola, FL
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '06 Chopper, '80 Puch Magnum II, '01 SV650, '99 CR250/CR500AF Sportbike. '02 CRF450/CR500AF Dirt Posts: 480
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January 16th, 2009, 07:07 PM | #48 |
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Name: Arthur
Location: USA
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January 17th, 2009, 04:50 PM | #49 |
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Name: Elle
Location: Brampton,Ontario
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250R Posts: 37
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Here's my gear!
Brand new last year (2008) is My 2pc Teknic Vixen Suit, I can't seem to find it on the Teknicgear web site, but here's a link to a store: http://www.revzilla.com/product/tekn...iece-race-suit LOVE this suit, It actually fits me, I've had a huge problem finding leathers the right size, but these are excellent, I'm just 5'3" so sizing is always an issue, Ladies if you can find it, grab it, this one is a size 8. I also have a Joe Rocket Mesh jacket for the summer, I can't remember the name of it, I got it a few years ago. And I have an OLDER Joe rocket retro jacket from when I was a passenger only, LOL, Then when I moved up I wanted my own snazzy suit, no more mismatched jacket and pants for me! LOL Boots: I have Black Sidi Vertebrae, they are about 8 yrs old, mens, but like size 39 to fit my foot LOL Gloves: I got a new pair of Alpinestar last year, Stella SP-3. Helmet: Arai Signet/e Gyphon, It's a few years old as well, But I love it and I have no Issues with it, Maybe next year I'll get a new one. And I can not stand the thought of riding without the gear, even when I had a Scooter , I still wore my leather jacket boots ,gloves and Helmet LOL |
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January 17th, 2009, 05:33 PM | #50 |
Da Duckman
Name: Duckman
Location: Pensacola, FL
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '06 Chopper, '80 Puch Magnum II, '01 SV650, '99 CR250/CR500AF Sportbike. '02 CRF450/CR500AF Dirt Posts: 480
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January 17th, 2009, 08:31 PM | #51 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Dario
Location: Suffolk County, NY
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@muffinman
Which helmet? Fulmer is a brand that only deals through offline dealerships. Rockhard is a line of O'Neal helmets. http://rockhardhelmets.com/ |
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January 18th, 2009, 03:40 PM | #52 |
Not on the rug... man
Name: Greg
Location: London
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Diablo Black Ninja 250r, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 Special Edition Posts: 86
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I'm a sucker for anything with dragons
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January 20th, 2009, 06:52 AM | #53 |
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Name: Gene
Location: Lexington SC
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 44
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Helmet: Scorpion EXO-400 (Sting)
Jacket: Scorpion EXO Wear (Hat Trick) Pants: Scorpion XDR (Invasion) Gloves: Scorpion XDR (Recon) Boots: Frank Thomas (Aqua Street) Vest: Icon Military Spec Intructor Vest for on-base riding. |
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January 20th, 2009, 03:06 PM | #54 |
Revolver Wario
Name: Jeffrey
Location: La Palma, CA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198
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Helmet: HJC CL-SP Osiris (In Red)
Jacket: Looking at Dainese Zen Pants: Jeans (Any suggestions?) Gloves: Dainese Hellracers Boots: Looking at Tourmaster Solutions
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January 20th, 2009, 03:13 PM | #55 |
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Check out Newenough's closeout section and see if you come across anything of interest. If you do, it's usually at a great savings plus they are a great company to work with!
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January 20th, 2009, 04:08 PM | #56 |
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Name: Joel
Location: Orlando, FL
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Helmets: Arai RX-7 Corsair, Arai Profile
Leathers: A* 2 piece, A* Octane 1 piece (track) Gloves: Frank Thomas Rage, A* GP Plus Boots: A* Web, Oxtar TCS EVO (track) |
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January 20th, 2009, 05:36 PM | #57 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Alvin
Location: Yorba Linda CA - SoCal
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 ZX6R, previous bike owned 08 Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 133
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I just ordered a 2pc suit. A* SG-1 from newenough should arrive by friday
Helmet - KBC Force RR Airborne 2 Jacket - Pillot Mesh (hot), Fieldsheer (cold) Gloves - A* SMX2 (hot), Teknic Chicane (cold) Boots - Sidi Vertigo Corsa, A* SMX-1 |
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January 21st, 2009, 03:42 PM | #58 |
Track Junkie
Name: Jon
Location: Dallas
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602
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for the track:
I'm too tall and skinny to fit any off the rack stuff, so i had to get a custom fitted suit. komodo is local to me and a big supporter of the race scene so i went with them. great suit and they have a big following. i definitely recommend komodo gear to anyone: helmet: i'm pretty happy with my flat black HJC AC12 boots: alpinestars smx plus perfed, gloves: joe rocket gpx 2.0 love the boots. the gloves are ok. need to upgrade. they're a little too short for my long fingers and probably not really up to serious racing standards. they've held up well to a handfull of lowsides though. backprotecter: i've been using this alpinestars one for the past 3 or 4 years and like it, but its pretty huge. i just picked up this icon vest in the off season and think its going to be much more comfortable. also... very important.... earplugs: put that all together and i look something like this: around the city i usually just wear my old oxtar race boots, jeans, alpinestars sniper jacket, and the same gloves/helmet as my track setup. unless its really hot, then i'll wear my mx helmet. i know... the jeans are asking for trouble. if i ever start commuting on the bike a lot again, i'll buy a aerostich suit to wear over my clothes.
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January 21st, 2009, 04:56 PM | #59 |
Revolver Wario
Name: Jeffrey
Location: La Palma, CA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198
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Dude that sniper jacket is bangin'. Where did you find it? I didn't see it in any online retail store! Sorry, camo makes me prematurely ********* into my pents. T_T
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January 21st, 2009, 04:58 PM | #60 |
Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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January 21st, 2009, 05:11 PM | #61 |
Revolver Wario
Name: Jeffrey
Location: La Palma, CA
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Oh boy.
TIME TO SEARCH FOR DAINESE IN CAMO!!!!
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January 21st, 2009, 05:24 PM | #62 |
Track Junkie
Name: Jon
Location: Dallas
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602
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i got it last summer on newenough or kneedraggers, i can't remember
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January 23rd, 2009, 01:21 PM | #63 |
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Name: Vinny
Location: Sydney AU
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I really like these pants for some reason lol ...
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January 23rd, 2009, 01:38 PM | #64 |
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Name: Jesse
Location: Oxnard, CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Honda 1000RR, 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 96
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Suit: MotoGP Kangaroo Compression (7 crashes, most over 100MPH and I have never been hurt/bruised/scratched while wearing this suit.)
Helmet: Arai RR4 Boots: Sidi Gloves: 'Racer' Kangaroo leather race gloves. You'll see my lucky red/black/silver MotoGP suit in just about every pic of me ;P
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January 23rd, 2009, 02:09 PM | #65 | |
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Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
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My Helimot suit held up just fine, but my Sidi Vertigo Corsas weren't enough to prevent a reasonably severe ankle injury (I believe the bike slammed down on the boot).
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January 23rd, 2009, 02:15 PM | #66 |
Track Junkie
Name: Jon
Location: Dallas
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602
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i've crashed a good 20+ times over the past 5 years... haha (most in my first year of racing)
most at a fairly low speed on 100cc bikes though. only 2 that i can think of that were above 50mph, but that one gave me a slight concussion. only injuries i've had is a broken collar bone, a half dozen cracked ribs and a cracked tailbone. not a bad average really. main reason for all the cracked ribs is that i have 11 vertebrae fused (scoliosis). my body doesn't bend and flex when i hit the ground like its suppose to.
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January 23rd, 2009, 02:24 PM | #67 |
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Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
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I think the key problem is that our bodies aren't supposed to hit the ground. What they do or don't do when they hit the ground is an entirely separate discussion.
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January 23rd, 2009, 02:30 PM | #68 |
Track Junkie
Name: Jon
Location: Dallas
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haha... well, thats debatable i guess. you could argue that flexability is part of evolution.... keeping us from getting hurt in the hunting and fighting world of ancient man?
i was going to do some Muay Thai stuff just to check it out and for exercise, but decided agianst it. i'm not too afraid of getting beat up a little, but a normal person getting kicked in the ribs can absorb that hit pretty well by the spine and ribs flexing. my spine doesn't flex so my ribs take all that hit along with the couple of functioning vertebrea that do actually work. i didn't think the risk was worth it... instead i ride dirtbikes. way safer... haha
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January 23rd, 2009, 11:13 PM | #69 |
Revolver Wario
Name: Jeffrey
Location: La Palma, CA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198
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Pictures
So I splurged on a jacket today. This is what I have so far:
Helmet: HJC CL-SP ($79.99) Jacket: Dainese Newsan ($489.61) Gloves: Dainese Hellracers ($85) Pants: TBD Boots: Setup Vision ($129.95) [Not here yet] Total: $784.50
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January 24th, 2009, 12:05 AM | #70 | |
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Name: Jesse
Location: Oxnard, CA
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I could prolly consider myself a professional crasher, I am 100% clear headed now when I crash, hence why I was able to un-crash myself the other day. Who says crashing doesnt pay off?
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January 24th, 2009, 12:36 PM | #71 |
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Name: Purspeed
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Everytime I read the title of this thread, I think that we are going to be talking about some seriously dirty secrets...lol.
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January 24th, 2009, 04:40 PM | #72 |
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Name: Leo
Location: Phoenix, Az
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 66
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(Helmet) Arai Vector Web Blue. (Jacket) Dainese Jet Pac. (Backprotector) Dainese Backspace G2. (Gloves) Alpinestars SPS. (Earplugs) Custom made.
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January 27th, 2009, 07:57 PM | #73 |
Back on the Black!
Name: Alan
Location: Gastonia, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831
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Helmet: Joe Rocket RKT 101 "Good N'Evil" MC 5 Black/White/Silver
Jacket: Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 (black, white trim) but I have a Joe Rocket Kawasaki Replica Supersport Textile Jacket (Black/Red/White) on order ... Pants: Joe Rocket Denim Pants Gloves: Joe Rocket Cliffhanger gloves & Joe Rocket Ballistic 5.0 Boots: Thor 50/50's Can you tell I like JR gear? I've been kidded about the helmet ALOT but I love it, it's super comfortable and I think it looks great |
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January 28th, 2009, 09:59 AM | #74 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Steve
Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.
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price and budget have dictated my selections of riding gear:
Helmet: HJC AC11 "Zeek" (oldie but goodie) Jackets: Both Xelement, one is a leather and cordura armored (shoulders and elbows) mix, abit on the lighter side, and a cordura armored (shoulders, elbows and back). this one's heavier than the other. Boots: Both are again Xelement. One is a laced front, above the ankle type boot, the other is a more classic cruiser type riding boot. i suffered a non-riding injury and was unable to ride for several months, and loaned that first jacket to a cousin who took a spill wearing it riding with her boyfriend. they're both alright....that jacket saved her elbow and shoulder from some months of skin re-generation!
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January 28th, 2009, 10:01 AM | #75 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Steve
Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI
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forgot the gloves! got me a pair of basic waterproof and padded riders golves...nothing special, but does the job!
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January 30th, 2009, 11:26 PM | #76 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Crissy
Location: Indio, CA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): . . . . . . . 2000 Suzuki Intruder VS800 "Suzi", 2008 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 "Yoshi" Posts: 507
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I only have 4 jackets!! Ken has 5!!!
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February 5th, 2009, 11:08 PM | #77 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Joel
Location: Utah
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Gear
When I was in college I wore no gear except for a helmet occasionally. Dumb college student. I sold my bike when I got married. It has been 11 years since I owned a bike. I decided to buy a 250 ninja to commute to work and now i am older and wiser I want to buy all the gear that is needed. This is what I bought with my Christmas money. I want to get gloves and some draggin' jeans. I haven't looked into boots yet.
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February 6th, 2009, 02:14 PM | #78 | |
Adrenaline Junkie Queen
Name: Joanne
Location: Alberta
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red EX250R Ninja Posts: 60
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February 6th, 2009, 02:24 PM | #79 |
Revolver Wario
Name: Jeffrey
Location: La Palma, CA
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I agree. Dodging SUV by rolling off to the side is pretty epic. ****in epic. No wonder you had that huge grin on your face kekeke.
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February 9th, 2009, 07:00 PM | #80 |
Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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newenough Rocks
I know Kelly has given several ataboys to newenough but after today I will be hard pressed to use anyone else unless I have to have "it" in a certain time frame and they wont be able to respond.
I've been wanting a TourMaster Transition 2 jacket in Hi-Vis Yellow (http://www.newenough.com/image/path/...ivizyellow.jpg) since November and everyone has had them backordered. January 30 I got an eMail from newenough that they had a shipment arriving so I placed my order. Got the notice that it would be shipping on 2/5 and when I use USPS from TX I usually get it the third day. Sure enough Saturday there is a box for me and with great excitement I open it up. Well I didn't even get the flaps all the way opened and I knew it was a Yellow not the Hi-Vis Yellow. Got on line, ordered the correct one and requested an RMA. Megan eMails this morning and say's all their paper work matches up and they shipped what I ordered and gives me the standard RMA policy (I pay). Sent her a copy of the eMail to me that said the Hi-Vis was in stock and suggested it was a phone order and why would I order a Yellow when I was waiting for a Hi-Vis. Bottom line, Hi-Vis in transit to me, pre-paid RMA sent to me, and 110% credit when they get the yellow one back. Megan and company at newenough are everything Kelly has said they are.
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