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Icon haters

Started by Rudemouthsky, June 22, 2013, 02:23:34 PM

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Rudemouthsky

 My wife is a spoiled brat, and it's what she wanted :)



I think it looks and feels great...plus its 100% vegan :)
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Stormtrooper

now get her the bike to match...


JohnEE

Icon's stuff is pretty decent for the price and is only getting better from what i hear.

Rudemouthsky

I've got a $200 Icon jacket that I like the hell out of. They're marketing shtick is def douchey but the stuff is nice, at least the low key stuff is. She's going to ride the little 200cc cafe racer I built for her in that jacket, not a hot pink R6.
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

Privateer

I used to be one of the haters, but the more I thought about it the more silly it was.

The way I see it, their designs fit a need.  And if it wasn't for them a lot of younger riders wouldn't wear gear.  They do have a better spread of styling now at least, as said above the low key stuff is nice.

But really, is what they make any less "douchey" than some of the dainese or a-star stuff, albeit in a different way?


If what they make encourages people to wear gear, then kudos to them.
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Rudemouthsky

When I say "douchey" I'm specifically referring to some of their marketing, which is openly sexist and machismo. That's what comes to mind when I think of; "douchebag". But I do love much of their gear. I absolutely love my Brawnson jacket and the wife adores her Contra, fits her perfectly and it's not too flashy.
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

lawbreaker

They're still regarded somewhat as "Squid" gear ... BUT they have made some killer 1-off stuff and now seem to be making some nice looking stuff.

Rudemouthsky

  I read a lot of those; "Is Icon squid gear" threads...the consensus seemed to be that squids don't wear gear. I somewhat agree with that but my own personal definition of squid transcends the gear they do or don't wear. Squids to me are douchebags on motorcycles and imho you're a squid if you put other people at risk or violate someone else's boundaries. Generally if you're not an @$$hole you're not a squid.
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

memper

I think some of their helmets look cool if the graphics were removed but I hear they are very loud. Is this true?
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Privateer

Quote from: lawbreaker on June 23, 2013, 10:46:24 AM
They're still regarded somewhat as "Squid" gear ... BUT they have made some killer 1-off stuff and now seem to be making some nice looking stuff.

the Icon 1000 line has some very cool, understated gear. (I think at least)  I just wish their gloves fit my hands.
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JohnEE

Quote from: memper on June 23, 2013, 04:35:02 PM
I think some of their helmets look cool if the graphics were removed but I hear they are very loud. Is this true?
Yes, they are loud(at least my current icon lid is). I hear the new airmada was pretty quiet for under $300.

Also this is probably my favorite color at the moment, also lightening bolts!!!!

Understated is not their style.
They also released this last week.....not everyones cup of tea by anymeans, I'm just a fan of bright and obnixous colors :D

Rudemouthsky

I actually dig that crazy blue one. Would be a good paint scheme for my creeper van!
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

sullytl71

Quote from: Buck Naked on June 24, 2013, 06:46:08 AM
I actually dig that crazy blue one. Would be a good paint scheme for my creeper van!

That creeper van seems to be getting a lot of work lately!   [roll]  haha
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Rudemouthsky

Quote from: sullytl71 on June 24, 2013, 08:12:32 AM
That creeper van seems to be getting a lot of work lately!   [roll]  haha

hehe..it's going to get it's own build thread someday in OT, since there's no "creepervanforums.com"
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