gotta_goatsfast Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Last year I found myself riding more competitive than recreational. Last year I was pushing the banshee really hard on xc and cc type of terrain. This year I've aquired plenty of aftermarket support for my banshee including a 421 serval with goodies, wider stance with shocks set up for me, and some brake upgrades so my "whoa" power matches the go power. With all of this, I feel its time to upgrade my riding gear. My helmet is worn. Its extremely hot wearing a long sleeve shirt and heavy jeans. I wear work boots which make it hard to shift/brake. So, searching the internet I quickly realised that spending $500+ was probable. Talking to a few of the locals, they pointed me to a website called chapparal-racing.com specifically to their Ocelot brand package deals. I'm posting a link to this for two reasons. I'd like some feedback and/ore opinions on their packages. I'd also like to share it to others who have considered protective gear but are on a budget. The package I personally ordered (for your feedback)... http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Product/ocelot-super-package-deal/PKG-OCELOT-SUPER10.aspx It includes the helmet, roost protector, jersey, pants, gloves, boots, goggles, and some other goodies for under $260. The list of packages (for others to consider)...http://chaparral-racing.com/category/mens-dirt-bike-package-deals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toytech Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Last year I found myself riding more competitive than recreational. Last year I was pushing the banshee really hard on xc and cc type of terrain. This year I've aquired plenty of aftermarket support for my banshee including a 421 serval with goodies, wider stance with shocks set up for me, and some brake upgrades so my "whoa" power matches the go power. With all of this, I feel its time to upgrade my riding gear. My helmet is worn. Its extremely hot wearing a long sleeve shirt and heavy jeans. I wear work boots which make it hard to shift/brake. So, searching the internet I quickly realised that spending $500+ was probable. Talking to a few of the locals, they pointed me to a website called chapparal-racing.com specifically to their Ocelot brand package deals. I'm posting a link to this for two reasons. I'd like some feedback and/ore opinions on their packages. I'd also like to share it to others who have considered protective gear but are on a budget. The package I personally ordered (for your feedback)... http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Product/ocelot-super-package-deal/PKG-OCELOT-SUPER10.aspx It includes the helmet, roost protector, jersey, pants, gloves, boots, goggles, and some other goodies for under $260. The list of packages (for others to consider)...http://chaparral-racing.com/category/mens-dirt-bike-package-deals looks like good stuff to me. the price is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach45 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 check rockymountainatv.com... they will match anyones prices if you call them up... nothing but good this to say about them... i have made dozens of orders of the past 5-6 years and never had one problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotta_goatsfast Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 check rockymountainatv.com... they will match anyones prices if you call them up... nothing but good this to say about them... i have made dozens of orders of the past 5-6 years and never had one problem... I like RMATV, but they only price match exact items and they don't carry Ocelot brand equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydownunder Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 all that for 260 !!, id be scared to see what its made of. id spend around 260 just on a helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 whoa that's cheap. Around here almost all the riders at mx and xc comps wear a neck brace; I won't get on my bike without my Leatt Brace. I wouldn't cheap out on the helmet, neck brace or boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustydemon Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I've rode with those boots a couple times and they really were not too bad, no Gaerne but better than my old Thor's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400sbc Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 i would not ride my 421 with that cheap helmet. It's only DOT approved. I would not go cheap on a helmet make sure that is at least SNELL approved. Plus it doesn't seem really comfortable and probably heavy. the rest of kit seems ok. I prefer try the boots first before buy them. i recommend neck brace too if you do lot of track racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE358BANSH Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 That's scary for that price. Safety is no joke for me after my stuck throttle accident. I spent a little bit more than that just on my Tech7 A-stars, but then again I like walking without broken ankles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05colorado Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I agree with all of the above, try on a few different boots and choose something confortable and quality. I have Thor boots now and find them very nice can ride all day with them. I think they ran about 150 bucks on sale. Again as said above look for a Snell Bucket. HJC are generally decent for the price. Not sure where your from but in ontario we have royal distributing stores, kind of like Dennis Kirk, and they have tent sales every year and i picked up Thor over the boot riding pants and jersey and gloves last year for something like 60 bucks total. The pants have zip off legs so they can be worn as long shorts on hot days. They were old stock but super cheap and im not worried about style just wanted to get away from jeans and a t shirt like you. This year ill be looking into a neck brace for motocross and ramp jumping. Those who are using them what are your feelings? What one do you wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06specialedition Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 wow that deal is almost too go to be true. Yeah I don't know if I would trust that helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotta_goatsfast Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I'll most likely upgrade later down the road once this stuff wears out. If this helmet seems cheap I can always use my old AFX helmet. Keep the other for two times a year when the girl rides the trails with me. lol And customer service contacted me today. The boots were out of stock so they upgraded to some O'neal brand boots. I'll have to research the O'neal stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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