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What's people opinions on this Icon helmet and jacket?

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Need a new jacket and helmet and saw icons battelscar line and liked it because it's something you dont see everyday. Just wanted other peoples opinions on these 2 and wondering if it would look ok on a green 13 zx6r. I wasnt looking to match with the bike but wasnt sure if the differe t greens would look ok together Clothing Jacket Outerwear Hood Military camouflage
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crvenazvezda
You get what you like man. If you like, who care what we think :D It looks cool though man.
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RJ2112
About the only thing I look for in gear, is layers and armor. Spine, shoulders, elbows, fore arms, hips, knees...... Using a belt sander on any of those points sucks in the extreme. Having an artificial knee cap with padding spreads the load so your bones don't break as easily, when you go flailing and tumbling.

If it protects you, it looks cool.

I've done that flail and tumble in shorts flip flops and a tee shirt. Age 14.

Graduated to a helmet, blue jeans, sneakers, sunglasses..... Age 23.

Gloves, boots, armored jacket, helmet, jeans.....Age 43.

At 57, it's pants boots gloves, hearing protection, eye protection, jacket, helmet..... Now, when I crash I walk over and pick up the bike.
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ianwelch001 said:
wondering if it would look ok on a green 13 zx6r.
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It really doesn't matter how it looks on the bike, unless you are a professional racer. If you ride lots you will find that you change bikes on a semi-regular basis and whatever looked good two seasons ago now doesn't match the new bike. Buy quality gear that will be comfortable and protect you when things go wrong and you will be happier in the long run. I've never used Icon gear, but that jacket looks loose in the waist and that may allow a draft to climb up your back. That's OK on the warm days, but a lot less fun on the cold ones.


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At 57, it's pants boots gloves, hearing protection, eye protection, jacket, helmet..... Now, when I crash I walk over and pick up the bike.
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QFT, words to live by.


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RJ2112
Loose fitting gear also shifts away when you slide and my not provide the protection you think it would.

That's why track orgs require jacket and pant combos to zip together.....
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zx6rguiy
Don't buy it if the hood is not detachable.
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The hood is not detachable but folds inside and velcrows to itself. The jacket has drawstrings on each side of the waste to pull it snug. I may order it and if I have to I'll return it if it feels too loose. My old Joe rocket jacket was nice but almost too stiff

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RJ2112 said:
About the only thing I look for in gear, is layers and armor. Spine, shoulders, elbows, fore arms, hips, knees...... Using a belt sander on any of those points sucks in the extreme. Having an artificial knee cap with padding spreads the load so your bones don't break as easily, when you go flailing and tumbling.

If it protects you, it looks cool.

I've done that flail and tumble in shorts flip flops and a tee shirt. Age 14.

Graduated to a helmet, blue jeans, sneakers, sunglasses..... Age 23.

Gloves, boots, armored jacket, helmet, jeans.....Age 43.

At 57, it's pants boots gloves, hearing protection, eye protection, jacket, helmet..... Now, when I crash I walk over and pick up the bike.
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Progression sounds about right for someone still in the game after all these years... There should have been some full leather for track someplace in the mix though...
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Gawernator
Looks kinda cool but not the gear I would wear.
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I have the icon Merc Stealth jacket and i love it. It’s a great casual jacket. Casual as in you could wear it walking down the street, not casual in protection. Elbow shoulder and back armor that is all removable. Yea the hood doesnt detach, it only rolls up, but when rolled up it sits just under the bottom of my helmet, making a nice wind collar. It’s comfortable, durable and has enough pockets, incl a phone pocket on the inside with a little port and loop for using corded headphones. Plus drawstrings for the waist and the hood. Its not as baggy or bulky as it looks.

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riverszzr
If only looking for opinions;

would I or wouldn't I.......... I absolutely would not

But it is your decision and your taste and your roadrash threshold you need to care about not mine.......

it definitely does not have a sportbike seated position cut!, there is going to be shit tons of bunching up in front of you
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Strider
I know this is an old thread, but since somebody revived it...

My first helmet was an Icon Airframe. I liked it fine at the time, but when I got my subsequent helmets I realized that the Icon felt like wearing cardboard compared to the others (Arai RX-Q, Bell Race Star).
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ChanaAnthony
Just stumbled upon this old thread and wanted to give my two cents. I think the Icon Battlescar line would look pretty sick on your green zx6r. But at the end of the day, it's all about what you like and what makes you feel comfortable and confident on your bike.
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faizayahaya58631
ChanaAnthony said:
Just stumbled upon this old thread and wanted to give my two cents. I think the Icon Battlescar line would look pretty sick on your green zx6r. But at the end of the day, it's all about what you like and what makes you feel comfortable and confident on your bike.
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If you're looking to add even more personality to your gear, you could consider getting some custom embroidery done. I know that guys from matohash.com make custom embroidery, so you could make a personalized jacket. Just a thought. Anyway, I know this thread is super old, but I hope this helps someone out there.
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