DH kit - a little survey...

[wesley_r]

A couple of quick questions for the DH fraternity:

1. what brand jersey are you wearing (if you're wearing a brand at all)?

2. where did you buy it?

3. what are you willing to pay for a DH jersey?

4. are you even wearing a DH specific jersey, or are you wearing a MX shirt or tshirt / track top, etc?

 

Just been having a discussion around kit and the local market with a couple of mates and thought I'd do some research to help fuel the discussion

[Iwan Kemp]

A couple of quick questions for the DH fraternity:

1. what brand jersey are you wearing (if you're wearing a brand at all)?

2. where did you buy it?

3. what are you willing to pay for a DH jersey?

4. are you even wearing a DH specific jersey, or are you wearing a MX shirt or tshirt / track top, etc?

 

Just been having a discussion around kit and the local market with a couple of mates and thought I'd do some research to help fuel the discussion

 

Not a DH'er, but since I wear the kit...

 

1. TLD GP Air in summer and TLD GP in winter

2. CRC

3. Eish - less than what I am now, but really like the GP Air and not much available locally

4. Yeah

[patches]

1. All my jerseys are Thor (only when I ride proper DH. T-shirts for all other riding)

2. Full Throttle Clearance Store

3. In the case of this DH kit (which I seriously want)... I'm willing to pay more than I should

 

http://www.bikebits.co.za/repository/site/11/Dh-Jersey.jpg

http://www.bikebits.co.za/repository/site/11/Dh%20Shorts.jpg

4. No my Thor jerseys are just MX jerseys. My Fly Racing shorts are however DH specific.

Edited May 16, 2012 by patches

[ALLMTB]

I don't really do DH but:

 

1. Thor MX or Fly Racing MX Jersey in winter

2. Full Throttle clearance store

3. At the clearance store I got the jerseys for R100 each. So, not willing to pay much more that that, I dont see the point.

4. In winter its an MX jersey.

[wesley_r]

Not a DH'er, but since I wear the kit...

 

1. TLD GP Air in summer and TLD GP in winter

2. CRC

3. Eish - less than what I am now, but really like the GP Air and not much available locally

4. Yeah

 

what did that all cost you after shipping and duties?

[Grebel]

A couple of quick questions for the DH fraternity:

1. what brand jersey are you wearing (if you're wearing a brand at all)?

2. where did you buy it?

3. what are you willing to pay for a DH jersey?

4. are you even wearing a DH specific jersey, or are you wearing a MX shirt or tshirt / track top, etc?

 

Just been having a discussion around kit and the local market with a couple of mates and thought I'd do some research to help fuel the discussion

 

Not a DH'er (yet) but to answer your questions:

 

1. T-shirt and a long sleeve shirt

2. Got it off a sale rack somewhere (Hate paying full retail...)

3. R100?

4. No

[geecee]

not a DH're (yet)

 

1: MX jersey

2: imported or on sale locally

3: 100-200 depending on what it is

4: MX all round. but want to get decent short ride pants

[wesley_r]

So judging by most responses, very few of you would fork out for something like this for example?

http://dialdbikes.co.za/dakine-descent-jersey-l-s.html

[patches]

So judging by most responses, very few of you would fork out for something like this for example?

http://dialdbikes.co...jersey-l-s.html

 

ummm... probably not... although that Hope jersey I posted is quite a few more ZARs than the Dakine one... so I'm a hypocrite

Edited May 16, 2012 by patches

[Iwan Kemp]

So judging by most responses, very few of you would fork out for something like this for example?

http://dialdbikes.co...jersey-l-s.html

 

I will. Was eyeing it last week. TLD GP Air is about the same price, but then you still have to add VAT and Duty...that just kills it off! Fortunately have a sister in UK who visits often enough. Most of my TLD kit is close to 3 years old and it's still going strong. I'm a firm believer of quality kit. GP Air breaths like nothing else which helps in the summer on longer rides.

[Grebel]

So judging by most responses, very few of you would fork out for something like this for example?

http://dialdbikes.co...jersey-l-s.html

 

Not me. That is WAY over my budget. Considering the chances of it getting trashed, I would settle for somethin a LOT less expensive. (It helps that I am not a brand whore when it comes to kit )

[geecee]

yeah not for me, especially not in white. designer must be a mountain roadie or sorts

[ALLMTB]

nope, not for me either, I don't see the diff between the Dakine jersey and a normal , Fox, Thor etc. MX jersey. I can't justify that price!

[Super_mil]

1. Shift MX top (I've been reall happy with the quality of the stuff)

2. Through a Hubber

3. As little as possible because I'm just going to trash it at some point

4. It's MX but I don't see the difference with a DH specific top.

[Gravity-Life]

1. Fox 180 Vented and HC Jersey

2. Massive cost reduction from Fox SA

3. R 300-00 is a good price for a good quality Downhill shirt.

4. MX shirt

 

Every now and then Fox have a special deal going on a buy one get one free basis. Keep a look out for their specials.

[Grebel]

1. Fox 180 Vented and HC Jersey

2. Massive cost reduction from Fox SA

3. R 300-00 is a good price for a good quality Downhill shirt.

4. MX shirt

 

Every now and then Fox have a special deal going on a buy one get one free basis. Keep a look out for their specials.

 

A few guys have also gotten really good deals at the Fox sales from the distributors (There is one off Umgeni Road) I keep missing them though...