best closeout deals on helmet, boots, etc

[kcmoto]

what is the best closeout deals for the following items:

helmet-prefer non-plastic shell and should be snell and dot certified~$150 range

boot-protection and quality more important vs break in period ~$150 range

chest protector-open to any thoughts

i'm looking at closeout deals because i don't to spend more on latest gear.

 

[Rich Rohrich]

Originally posted by kcmoto
what is the best closeout deals for the following items:

helmet-prefer non-plastic shell and should be snell and dot certified~$150 range

MX South ( www.mxsouth.com/cotoc.htm ) a DRN sponsor has Bell 7s on sale for $169, , along with a number of other great closeout deals.

It's great helmet for that price.

 

[enduro8]

Ridegear.com has Oneal Element Boots on sale for $87.95. I had a pair a few years ago, and they broke in real easy. They are no Alpinestar Tech 8's, but they have good protection and comfort for the price. If you are looking in the $150 range you might want to consider the Alpinestar Tech 4's.

For a chest protector I would suggest the Shift Standard Roost Deflector. It is pretty comfortable and stylish, but at $69 it is on the cheaper side of the spectrum for the regular style over the jersye protectors (which i would reccomend).

Helmets I like the Fly 606 ($89.95) and Fly Lite's ($196.95). I got my Brother a 606 for christmas, and got my girlfriend at Fly Lite. They both seem happy with them, and the 606 is pretty similar to the Lite even if there is a pretty big price gap. On the cheap end is the GMAX GM24X helmet which sells for only $59 and is Snell and DOT approved!

RideGear has free shipping on orders over $149 right now. If you call you might be able to get a good deal on a closeout helmet that may not be listed on the site (02 Fly Lite for example).

Anyways, happy shopping.

enduro8

 

[grackle]

I recently purchased a fly lite 2 replica (Tim Ferry #1).  I paid 139.00 at my local shop, but have seen them on the internet ranging from 279.00 all the way down to 79.95.  It has a carbon fiber/ kevlar composite shell, fit well, is really light, and has a pretty cool paint scheme.  I am really happy with it.  I haven't bashed my head on anything (yet) since getting it but it feels sturdy enough to provide reasonable protection.

The sizing runs a little big, so I would check them out at a shop before mail ordering one. 

 

 

[alphado]

www.bobscycle.com

 

[karterron]

I have found the best source for gear to be Ebay.  Lots of deals to be had on there.  For instance i bought my Tech 8's on their for $185 and a new pair of Fox 360 pants for my son for $35.00.

You have to look and be carefull, but the deals are there.

 

[kcmoto]

thanks for all the replies. i'll check out each place and hope i can buy the set at one place to reduct shipping costs.

i'm still really confused about which boots to get in the $150 range. any other sugesstions?

 

[Vic]

If you need a size 8, this is as good as it gets.

Best Boot Deal

 

[kcmoto]

it seems bobs closeout deals are the best so far.

i'm considering the mxr sys x boots and fox forma comp boots. any advice between this two boots?

for helmets, i'm considering answer m8, hjc ac-x1, or thor svr. any thoughts on these helmets?

 

[RedVVing19]

MSR - 2002 System X Boots, which are made by Alpinestar are 129.99 (btosports.com)

Thor Phase 3.0 Pant 39.99 (motorcycle-superstore.com)

HJC 2003 CLX-4 Fuel Helmets 89.99 (motoworldracing.com)

 

[kcmoto]

thanks for all the suggestions. i ended using ebay and bobscycle to buy
the following main items:

thor svr helmet
thor core 4 pant
axo rc5 boot