cheap ebay armor good?

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 07:36 PM

Is cheap armor on ebay like Fox and Titan any good?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Titan-Mo...10872924130%26

And what about these boots from cyclegear?
http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/S...8182_59409_519

accumack · February 18th, 2014, 07:57 PM

I have the boots from Cycle Gear and love them very comfortable I don't know about durability.For the price I don't care. The sizing runs on the small side.

Sirref · February 18th, 2014, 08:11 PM

Can't speak for the boots but the fox gear is good, that's actually a pretty crazy deal on it too. While it's designed for the dirt pretty much everything (that would make sense to be) on it is fairly impact resistant. It doesn't slide as well as a leather/textile jacket but it gets the job done for sure.

Aggrotech · February 18th, 2014, 08:19 PM

i believe @adouglas knows of a really nice armored shirt. OFC i cant think of it, thought i bookmarked it but couldnt find it either.

Klondike1020 · February 18th, 2014, 08:32 PM

Wow.... batman style

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Wow.... batman style

right it'll also make a great Halloween costume

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

Can't speak for the boots but the fox gear is good, that's actually a pretty crazy deal on it too. While it's designed for the dirt pretty much everything (that would make sense to be) on it is fairly impact resistant. It doesn't slide as well as a leather/textile jacket but it gets the job done for sure.

I've seen some even cheaper http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unisex-Racin...item19e6682aed

Sirref · February 18th, 2014, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefe305

I've seen some even cheaper http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unisex-Racin...item19e6682aed

The difference, is that fox is known and trusted in motocross. Specifically the fox titan is a damned good "jacket" that goes for about $160-180 new from retailers. The cheaper stuff is questionable when it comes to build quality and protection in comparison.

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

The difference, is that fox is known and trusted in motocross. Specifically the fox titan is a damned good "jacket" that goes for about $160-180 new from retailers. The cheaper stuff is questionable when it comes to build quality and protection in comparison.

Good to know I'm going go with the Fox, now just gotta figure out sizing, being tall and skinny it's always hard to get the proper fit.

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jefe305

Good to know I'm going go with the Fox, now just gotta figure out sizing, being tall and skinny it's always hard to get the proper fit.

This one is cheaper and looks exactly like the FOX but it doesn't say FOX they are all from china so it could be same. haha I'm trying get the best deal

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-F...91074160379%26

Sirref · February 18th, 2014, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefe305

Good to know I'm going go with the Fox, now just gotta figure out sizing, being tall and skinny it's always hard to get the proper fit.

Link to original page on YouTube.
about 3min in you see him riding with it on. it looks like it will do a good enough job protecting him in a crash.

Sirref · February 18th, 2014, 09:11 PM

For your own sake, do you really want to trust your protection to chinese quality products?

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

For your own sake, do you really want to trust your protection to chinese quality products?

That titan is also from China and has no markings to identify that it's a real Fox

Sirref · February 18th, 2014, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefe305

That titan is also from China and has no markings to identify that it's a real Fox

Hmm, explains the price. I hate knock offs with a passion though. It's your money and it's pretty cheap you can try it and see how it is when you get it if you want. You should know early on if you can trust it or not to protect you.

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

Link to original page on YouTube.
about 3min in you see him riding with it on. it looks like it will do a good enough job protecting him in a crash.

His has the Fox logo in the lower back, the one on ebay being advertised as a fox doesn't.

Sirref · February 18th, 2014, 09:18 PM

Yea, I was assuming that it was the real product because I didn't check the back picture.

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

Yea, I was assuming that it was the real product because I didn't check the back picture.

damn in that case forget it

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 09:21 PM

This looks good but not sure if small will fit me
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221375989660...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

o well I'll just wait and keep looking I won't be riding for a while anyways
but Thanks Ben appreciative the help

Sirref · February 18th, 2014, 09:22 PM

^that one looks like the kids version.

this is the real thing. Something that I would trust to protect my upper body if I didn't already have a jacket and racing suit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fox-Racing-T...21375989660%26

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

Hmm, explains the price. I hate knock offs with a passion though. It's your money and it's pretty cheap you can try it and see how it is when you get it if you want. You should know early on if you can trust it or not to protect you.

yea it doesn't have any of the fox logos on it, those tricky Asians lol

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

^that one looks like the kids version.

this is the real thing. Something that I would trust to protect my upper body if I didn't already have a jacket and racing suit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fox-Racing-T...21375989660%26

yep the real Fox Titan aha

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 09:31 PM

well that's interesting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3fFNF7m2Eo

Sirref · February 18th, 2014, 09:33 PM

well damn, now I'm tempted to pick it up.
the tms version rather than the posted one.

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

well damn, now I'm tempted to pick it up.
the tms version rather than the posted one.

right and it's not from china so don't have to wait 2+ weeks for it to arrive

Sirref · February 18th, 2014, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefe305

right and it's not from china so don't have to wait 2+ weeks for it to arrive

well it is from china, however it's from china with a known brand backing it. The difference is that the known brand forces a degree of quality control.

jefe305 · February 18th, 2014, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

well it is from china, however it's from china with a known brand backing it. The difference is that the known brand forces a degree of quality control.

Almost everything is made in China these days but It ships out of California.

Skullz · February 19th, 2014, 05:41 AM

I'm thinking on getting something along the same lines but was thinking on getting this.

http://www.highvelocitygear.com/jugg...ml#prettyPhoto

adouglas · February 19th, 2014, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefe305

And what about these boots from cyclegear?
http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/S...8182_59409_519

Yep, those are the exact boots I have. They're fine for commuting, etc. and have loads of ventilation. Since I'm going to be hitting the track this year I went ahead and got some proper race boots too... despite the presence of a toe slider, plastic plate at the ankle and hard heel cup, these things have no true ankle support.

Sizing is indeed wonky. The EU size is molded into the sole and seems accurate, but the tag sewn into the boots has the wrong US size. Buy one size larger than you normally wear.

I'd buy 'em.

jefe305 · February 21st, 2014, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Yep, those are the exact boots I have. They're fine for commuting, etc. and have loads of ventilation. Since I'm going to be hitting the track this year I went ahead and got some proper race boots too... despite the presence of a toe slider, plastic plate at the ankle and hard heel cup, these things have no true ankle support.

Sizing is indeed wonky. The EU size is molded into the sole and seems accurate, but the tag sewn into the boots has the wrong US size. Buy one size larger than you normally wear.

I'd buy 'em.

Damn, I'm looking for something that has a lot of ankle protection.

alex.s · February 21st, 2014, 05:51 PM

protection levels for the products listed in this thread is highly questionable at best

xSean13 · February 21st, 2014, 05:55 PM

Idk who cyclegear are trying to fool; I don't think those boots have ever been $150. I got mine 2 years ago and they were like $40 in-store, lol.

jefe305 · February 21st, 2014, 06:33 PM

well that was quick my TMS armor came to today, it fits perfect and seems like it'll offer just as much protection as the $150 fox. Just thew it on didn't do any adjustments yet.

jefe305 · February 21st, 2014, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Idk who cyclegear are trying to fool; I don't think those boots have ever been $150. I got mine 2 years ago and they were like $40 in-store, lol.

Right, that reminds me of an experiment I read about. A store listed a product for $99, it barley sold then they listed in on sale for $150 normally $200 and it sold like crazy.

alex.s · February 21st, 2014, 07:14 PM

there is no substitute for leather.

Klondike1020 · February 21st, 2014, 07:39 PM

My college was giving out free movie tickets for a semester as a trial thing to bring more buisness to the local theater.

no one came period! lol then when they re advertised it the following semester
as the 1$ midnight movie special for university students they sold out every night

jefe305 · February 25th, 2014, 07:52 PM

Anybody have experience with these boots?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181156027193...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OidUMnT8INo

b.miller123 · February 26th, 2014, 09:32 AM

The way I look at knock off gear: Would you buy a $100 helmet that was an "Aria" instead of an actual "Arai"? Would you buy a $1500 "Kawazaki Ninjer 250" instead of a "Kawasaki Ninja 250"?

Sorry for getting all political, but people buying stuff like this is the exact reason why our country is in the shitter. Utilizing cheap overseas labor. Zero respect for intellectual property. Settling for low quality knock offs because it is cheaper. All this is the reason why companies like walmart have flourished and the guy who used to manage the independent general store is now a cashier at walmart making minimum wage.

If you can't afford new name brand gear, then buy used. I'd trust my used Alpinestars boots over a set of knock off Sidi's any day of the week. Yes, something is better than nothing, but that something doesn't have to be a knock off. If you can't afford a Ducati, you don't buy a Hyosung and paint it red/white/green.

rasta · February 26th, 2014, 11:47 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

b.miller123 · February 26th, 2014, 12:02 PM

lol, trust me when I say I love our country. I guess I should have specified that "our country's economy is in the shitter".

rasta · February 26th, 2014, 12:12 PM

I know, I agree. Just had 4 people lose their jobs at my company, because they're outsourcing their positions. I hate it. But this country was built on consumerism, it's what makes this country great...also not so great.

February 18th, 2014, 07:36 PM	#1
jefe305 ninjette.org member Name: Mitchell Location: las vegas NV Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114	cheap ebay armor good? Is cheap armor on ebay like Fox and Titan any good? http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Titan-Mo...10872924130%26 And what about these boots from cyclegear? http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/S...8182_59409_519
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February 18th, 2014, 08:32 PM	#5
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February 21st, 2014, 05:51 PM	#30
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	protection levels for the products listed in this thread is highly questionable at best __________________________________________________
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February 21st, 2014, 05:55 PM	#31
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Idk who cyclegear are trying to fool; I don't think those boots have ever been $150. I got mine 2 years ago and they were like $40 in-store, lol.
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February 21st, 2014, 07:14 PM	#34
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	there is no substitute for leather. __________________________________________________
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February 18th, 2014, 07:57 PM	#2
accumack ninjette.org member Name: jim Location: texas currently in Temecula Valley CA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): honda crf230l & 2013 ninja 300se wife has Honda crf230l & honda cbr250r repsol Posts: 222	I have the boots from Cycle Gear and love them very comfortable I don't know about durability.For the price I don't care. The sizing runs on the small side.

February 18th, 2014, 08:11 PM	#3
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Can't speak for the boots but the fox gear is good, that's actually a pretty crazy deal on it too. While it's designed for the dirt pretty much everything (that would make sense to be) on it is fairly impact resistant. It doesn't slide as well as a leather/textile jacket but it gets the job done for sure.

February 18th, 2014, 08:19 PM	#4
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	i believe @adouglas knows of a really nice armored shirt. OFC i cant think of it, thought i bookmarked it but couldnt find it either.

February 18th, 2014, 09:11 PM	#12
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	For your own sake, do you really want to trust your protection to chinese quality products?

February 18th, 2014, 09:18 PM	#16
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Yea, I was assuming that it was the real product because I didn't check the back picture.

February 18th, 2014, 09:21 PM	#18
jefe305 ninjette.org member Name: Mitchell Location: las vegas NV Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114	This looks good but not sure if small will fit me http://www.ebay.com/itm/221375989660...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT o well I'll just wait and keep looking I won't be riding for a while anyways but Thanks Ben appreciative the help

February 18th, 2014, 09:22 PM	#19
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	^that one looks like the kids version. this is the real thing. Something that I would trust to protect my upper body if I didn't already have a jacket and racing suit. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fox-Racing-T...21375989660%26

February 18th, 2014, 09:31 PM	#22
jefe305 ninjette.org member Name: Mitchell Location: las vegas NV Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114	well that's interesting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3fFNF7m2Eo

February 18th, 2014, 09:33 PM	#23
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	well damn, now I'm tempted to pick it up. the tms version rather than the posted one.

February 19th, 2014, 05:41 AM	#27
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	I'm thinking on getting something along the same lines but was thinking on getting this. http://www.highvelocitygear.com/jugg...ml#prettyPhoto

February 21st, 2014, 07:39 PM	#35
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	My college was giving out free movie tickets for a semester as a trial thing to bring more buisness to the local theater. no one came period! lol then when they re advertised it the following semester as the 1$ midnight movie special for university students they sold out every night __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

February 25th, 2014, 07:52 PM	#36
jefe305 ninjette.org member Name: Mitchell Location: las vegas NV Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114	Anybody have experience with these boots? http://www.ebay.com/itm/181156027193...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OidUMnT8INo Last futzed with by jefe305; February 25th, 2014 at 09:46 PM.

February 26th, 2014, 09:32 AM	#37
b.miller123 ninjette.org member Name: Brett Location: Everett, WA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1998 Ninja 250 2007 Yamaha R6 2003 Honda RC51... sold :( Posts: 205	The way I look at knock off gear: Would you buy a $100 helmet that was an "Aria" instead of an actual "Arai"? Would you buy a $1500 "Kawazaki Ninjer 250" instead of a "Kawasaki Ninja 250"? Sorry for getting all political, but people buying stuff like this is the exact reason why our country is in the shitter. Utilizing cheap overseas labor. Zero respect for intellectual property. Settling for low quality knock offs because it is cheaper. All this is the reason why companies like walmart have flourished and the guy who used to manage the independent general store is now a cashier at walmart making minimum wage. If you can't afford new name brand gear, then buy used. I'd trust my used Alpinestars boots over a set of knock off Sidi's any day of the week. Yes, something is better than nothing, but that something doesn't have to be a knock off. If you can't afford a Ducati, you don't buy a Hyosung and paint it red/white/green.

February 26th, 2014, 11:47 AM	#38
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

February 26th, 2014, 12:02 PM	#39
b.miller123 ninjette.org member Name: Brett Location: Everett, WA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1998 Ninja 250 2007 Yamaha R6 2003 Honda RC51... sold :( Posts: 205	lol, trust me when I say I love our country. I guess I should have specified that "our country's economy is in the shitter".

February 26th, 2014, 12:12 PM	#40
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	I know, I agree. Just had 4 people lose their jobs at my company, because they're outsourcing their positions. I hate it. But this country was built on consumerism, it's what makes this country great...also not so great. __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

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