firecracker22
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I don’t know about you guys, but I know that most of my female riding buddies are not fans of pastel shades. Looking at the 07 riding gear, it looks like nearly all the manufacturers have dropped any color offerings besides pink, powder blue, purple, etc. MSR does offer a “silver” color scheme and Thor a white and maroon one, but they both contain WAY too much white for real trail riding.
I don’t know if this is wanting to have my cake and eat it too, but I really do prefer the fit of women’s gear—at least the pants—and a few years ago, you could get it in blue, red, yellow, gray, black.
I know there’s probably lots of women who like pastels, and I don’t think the companies should drop their “girly” color offerings. But I do wish they would give a CHOICE of at least one non-frou frou color even if it’s gray or black.
I also think most people are going to agree with me. So here’s what I propose: I looked up the e-mail addresses of the manufacturers. I want you guys to write them a letter explaining how they could improve their color selection. If we flood them with responses, maybe they’ll listen. I know most of us bitch about the colors, but bitching to each other isn’t going to change anything.
I don’t want to type up a form letter for you guys to copy and paste, because unfortunately they carry less weight than an individually written letter. Still, if you dash off even a few lines on how much you hate pink and baby blue, maybe they’ll perk up and listen.
Thanks gals!
E-mail addresses of manufacturers:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Below, an example of what I am sending. Again, do NOT copy this; use parts of it you like, but please, write your own.
To whom it may concern:
I am writing in regards to the color selections in the women’s line of gear.
I realize that many women like the pastel colors you offer, but I argue that many more do not. Most of the riders I talk to and ride with would prefer a more neutral color, and I agree.
I see that most manufacturers are offering pinks, purples, baby blues or a white combo for the 07 gear selections. I urge your product designers to add a darker, more neutral color: Gray, red, navy blue, orange, green, yellow. Not all women like pastels, and for those of us who ride in muddy climes or places like Utah and Colorado with a lot of red dust, we have a practical consideration as well. Those pale blues and pinks and ESPECIALLY white all stain horribly.
When women’s gear first came out, before any of the big-name companies even offered it, color selections were red, blue, yellow, purple, gray. None were light colors. Then when Fox, Acerbis and MSR jumped on the bandwagon, there was blue and yellow, blue and red, gray and black, etc. All of which were well-cut, fit the feminine form better … and did not have flowers, cursive script or pastel colors on them. I have some of these early offerings I am preserving since I will not buy the latest, trendy, over-feminine designs.
I like to look nice as much as any other RIDER, male or female. I also appreciate the more comfortable and flattering fit of women’s gear, specifically pants. However, I do not want to wear pastels—and there are thousands of other female riders who feel the same.
Many women riders, especially the more serious and those who race, won’t buy women’s gear specifically due to the color choices.
I would suggest keeping the pastel colors, but adding some more choices for the rest of us.
Thank you,
Sharla Sikes
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I don’t know about you guys, but I know that most of my female riding buddies are not fans of pastel shades. Looking at the 07 riding gear, it looks like nearly all the manufacturers have dropped any color offerings besides pink, powder blue, purple, etc. MSR does offer a “silver” color scheme and Thor a white and maroon one, but they both contain WAY too much white for real trail riding.
I don’t know if this is wanting to have my cake and eat it too, but I really do prefer the fit of women’s gear—at least the pants—and a few years ago, you could get it in blue, red, yellow, gray, black.
I know there’s probably lots of women who like pastels, and I don’t think the companies should drop their “girly” color offerings. But I do wish they would give a CHOICE of at least one non-frou frou color even if it’s gray or black.
I also think most people are going to agree with me. So here’s what I propose: I looked up the e-mail addresses of the manufacturers. I want you guys to write them a letter explaining how they could improve their color selection. If we flood them with responses, maybe they’ll listen. I know most of us bitch about the colors, but bitching to each other isn’t going to change anything.
I don’t want to type up a form letter for you guys to copy and paste, because unfortunately they carry less weight than an individually written letter. Still, if you dash off even a few lines on how much you hate pink and baby blue, maybe they’ll perk up and listen.
Thanks gals!
E-mail addresses of manufacturers:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Below, an example of what I am sending. Again, do NOT copy this; use parts of it you like, but please, write your own.
To whom it may concern:
I am writing in regards to the color selections in the women’s line of gear.
I realize that many women like the pastel colors you offer, but I argue that many more do not. Most of the riders I talk to and ride with would prefer a more neutral color, and I agree.
I see that most manufacturers are offering pinks, purples, baby blues or a white combo for the 07 gear selections. I urge your product designers to add a darker, more neutral color: Gray, red, navy blue, orange, green, yellow. Not all women like pastels, and for those of us who ride in muddy climes or places like Utah and Colorado with a lot of red dust, we have a practical consideration as well. Those pale blues and pinks and ESPECIALLY white all stain horribly.
When women’s gear first came out, before any of the big-name companies even offered it, color selections were red, blue, yellow, purple, gray. None were light colors. Then when Fox, Acerbis and MSR jumped on the bandwagon, there was blue and yellow, blue and red, gray and black, etc. All of which were well-cut, fit the feminine form better … and did not have flowers, cursive script or pastel colors on them. I have some of these early offerings I am preserving since I will not buy the latest, trendy, over-feminine designs.
I like to look nice as much as any other RIDER, male or female. I also appreciate the more comfortable and flattering fit of women’s gear, specifically pants. However, I do not want to wear pastels—and there are thousands of other female riders who feel the same.
Many women riders, especially the more serious and those who race, won’t buy women’s gear specifically due to the color choices.
I would suggest keeping the pastel colors, but adding some more choices for the rest of us.
Thank you,
Sharla Sikes
