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839 views 27 replies 15 participants last post by  PatFitz9 
#1 ·
So I can't decide between the A* Stage and Icon Strongarm 7. The benefit of the strongarm is I can also afford a back protector. downside - possibly too much bling. The A* jacket is nice, but for $380 it seems like a little too much money. What do you guys think? Also, I can't find a place around here (northside) to try on the Stage. I have tried on the TZ-1 and i like it, but i also like how the Icon fits.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Alpinestars_Stage_Perforated_Leather_Jacket--507587.html

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Icon_Strongarm_7_Jacket--610197.html

and does anyone have the Alpinestars Bionic SP Vest? Thats what i was leaning towards if i get the Icon jacket.
 
#6 ·
leather over denim any day of the week....not even a question. plus the denim jacket looks like you need to buy a melton cap with it. wait i just saw your screen name, nevermind. :laughing:
 
#8 · (Edited)
The icon is hideous. I think you can do a lot better for the amount of money you're talking about. A friend of mine just got a brand new Shift full leather jacket with CE armor for $150 shipped. Deals are out there if you look hard enough. Check Newenough.com religiously and Dennis Kirk closeouts for some real bargains.

Check out the Vansons, GREAT jackets.
http://www.newenough.com/browse/closeouts/leather_suits_jackets_and_pants

The Shift M1 jacket is very nice looking and well made:
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produ...ore=Outlet&leafCatId=40206&_requestid=1322750
 
#9 ·
well if i got the icon, i would get the armored vest. that was my main attraction to it. plus, i have this unhealthy obsession with green (hence the green bike). and thats thats the least tacky jacket i have seen that's green.

but i guess i'm going with the A* then :) where is chicago performance? and philly, if yours is black and 44/54 than you got yourself a customer.
 
#11 ·
Who cares about the color of the jacket, I would'nt even hesitate, A-Stars all the way.


Shop around, I got my A-Stars Stunt 2 for $275 shipped. Went to CC a week later and they had it for $375.



Just for reference, I'm 6'1"-200 and I wear a 46US.
 
#13 ·
yeah, i'm just a little guy. 5'9"-5'10" 160 lbs. problem is i have broad shoulders, so the A* jackets are a little tight. Icon jackets fit me very well since they are a little looser.
 
#20 · (Edited)
Icon all the way, baby!!! This is the one for you.
Wink>>>>>I don't want other people to have the same one you talked me into getting a week ago!!



PatFitz9-----Bye this one. It is bad ass. It goes with Kawasakis really good.

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