great ideas guys, we've looked at some stuff online and as soon as testing is done we'll be headin back to the Moto store for some more fitting and we'll try that!

i know a lot of people talk down on ICON gear, but I have had a lot of positive experiences with it. Keri wears an Icon helmet, Icon jacket, and Icon gloves. We are by no means squids (thus the use of helmets...), and are very satisfied with the purchases. They are very reasonably priced, and there is always a decent selection of "older" stuff on NewEnough.com. You could get her geared up for WELL under $500 at newenough.

There's worse stuff out there than ICON - people just grouse a bit since the look can be a bit polarizing. They have a target market, and a plan that seems to be working for the business... so hey, American dream n all.  I've got some of their kevlar jeans, and my only gripe was I couldn't get blue ones.

Quote from: yuu on February 05, 2010, 07:20:23 AM
There's worse stuff out there than ICON - people just grouse a bit since the look can be a bit polarizing. They have a target market, and a plan that seems to be working for the business... so hey, American dream n all.  I've got some of their kevlar jeans, and my only gripe was I couldn't get blue ones.

gotta make that fashion statement! 

i would recommend rev'it gear  . they have really nice stuff & designs for women... pricey though. i would stay away from icon. my wife is on the petite side (5'4 & 110 lbs). it was tough finding good gear for her. we started out w/ dainese (since that's all i wear). unfortunately, they stopped making jackets that are smaller than euro 40.

she ended up w/: a* jacket stella 7-2 in euro 38 (... still a size too big but will have to do); draggin skins stretch jeans ordered from australia (before they raised their prices); dainese p. dinex pants for long rides; a* stella gloves; sidi jasmine boots. all excellent gear that doesn't compromise safety for fashion & within reasonable price range. almost forgot... hjc helmet which i plan to upgrade to a shoei x-11.

i got the hjc for her since she really doesn't ride w/ me that often. however, she had complained the hjc was heavy.