Icon Gear

[Doorag]

Does anyone have any opinion (positive or negative) on Icon gear? I'm considering getting one of their jackets, but I'm not sure about the quality and I won't have any way to inspect it before I order.

The item in question: Icon Strongarm II Denim/Leather Jacket

[soul2coal]

I have the Icon Super Duty jacket, gloves and boots. I am very happy with all their products. I found the jacket ( a textile ) to be very hot on days above 85 degrees. It has two zippered chest vents, but I don't see where they do a thing to keep you cool. But, on the same note, this jacket should be great in the fall/winter months. I thought of also getting a mesh jacket, but I heard that if you are unfortunate enough to crash, the mesh is easily torn, and the armour could fall out. I don't know this to be true, only what I've been told. But back to your original question, in my opion Icon has very good/quality gear. I'm happy with everything I bought. On a side note, I bought my jacket on Ebay with "the buy it now/best offer" auction. Seller had it listed for $200, I offered $150, and he accepted. Just something to keep in the back of your mind. MATT

[hamslice01]

i have the icon military vest and its alright some of the stiching has frayed on the front pocket but other then that its alright

[07CandyFz6]

I have the Icon ARC textile/leather jacket and textile pants. Plus the field armor boots and tarmac 3 gloves and there air frame helmet. I like there gear it fits well not to warm the jacket has a liner that removes on hotter days. The pants fit a little baggy for me but oh well I guess. I give it a

[lonesoldier84]

among the best gear out there esp their jackets. they fit very well are tailored and stitched to fit and look good without being overly-fashiony

i crashed in my jacket and the stitching is still 100% im still wearing jacket. it is a heavy leather jacket but the 2 vents work so well it cools down super quickly when i start movin.

great gear man.

[jamesfz6]

Originally Posted by Doorag

Does anyone have any opinion (positive or negative) on Icon gear? I'm considering getting one of their jackets, but I'm not sure about the quality and I won't have any way to inspect it before I order.

The item in question: Icon Strongarm II Denim/Leather Jacket

I watched a guy slam into a van at 50 or 60 mph and he slid over the top of it. He hit the ground and slid another 20 feet or so and walked away. His Icon jacket barely had any scratches on it. He did have the expensive leather jacket too, i dont think the cheap mesh one would have done the same thing.


So i guess im tryin to say is i know for a fact the expensive ones hold up.

[Cuba]

Great stuff, I only have Icon jackets. The textile one I'm using now is breathable and has badass Punisher skulls on the shoulders...

[maverick1970]

I like Icon as I've got a few of their products but found that their variety is limited compared to others like Alpinestars or Joe Rocket.

I have the black FIELD ARMOR BOOTS which are absolutely awesome. Semi waterproof, warm, and extremely durable. As far as my riding jacket, I've got the MOTORHEAD in all black. It's comfortable and amazingly very warm in 30 F temps but too freakin' hot for the summer. I have some of the MERC LONG gloves but was a bit disappointed with them. They fit really good when I first put them on, but after riding, the right middle finger on the glove is a bit small. My middle finger is pushing real hard against that part of the glove only. Probably just that one bad glove out of that bunch.

Another thing about Icon is that they are expensive but hey what motorcycle gear isn't nowa days

I have the Icon Daytona, and I agree with Soul2Coal, it's hot in the sun. I've never wrecked with it on, but it feels pretty sturdy and tough. And it kept my top half dry last time I got caught in a cold rain. It also looks really cool.

But be careful with the sizing, Icon runs small - I wear a Joe Rocket mesh jacket in XL, but had to jump up to a XXXL in the Icon.

[blkparade]

New rider but I really like my Icon ARC Textile Jacket and Merc Gloves. I took out the liner on the jacket and opened the vents and it is fine so far up to 80 degrees. Gloves are a good fit so far. Keep in mind ive only used the equipment for a short time, but happy so far.