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Sarang Urdhwareshe from Pune, India
July 13, 2015
1. Background I was deciding between the Joe Rocket Phoenix Ion pants, Tourmaster venture air 1.0 and the 2.0 for my riding needs and going by the reviews of them all, I found tourmaster to be more suited for my needs. For the venture air 1.0, the size I wanted wasn't available. I am 5 ft 10 inch, 200 lbs (92 kgs) and I have a waist size of 40 max. 2. Buying experience Now being from India, I had not seen or met any riders who own any of the above riding pants. We have a few other brands available in India which are good too - most riders are getting those. So, I was unsure of the size and spent significant time reviewing all testimonials of the product and not just on this website, but a few others too. You know who they are :) So after taking my own measurements a few times, I spoke to Aaron on the online help chat. His help was excellent - he didn't try to sell me any product before hand. He understood my requirements and gave the exact inputs I needed. I cant say how much that means to someone like me who is trusting the fit, function and finish of a product which costs good money. Thanks for that! 3. Fit and functionality I got the 2XL Short size as recommended (and what I thought would be appropriate) and fit is kinda baggy. I half expected this so no issues there. I will not be likely to ride with any of the liners (waterproof & thermal) since India is sufficiently warm. Maybe jeans or a track pant in winter should be okay. With all the liners, I wore it at home and instantly started sweating. Plus its kinda heavy - they all must be, I have limited experience with riding pants. I could have been happier if I can somehow reduce the bagginess of the pants. I have ridden only once in them so far - on a sunday morning which was about 22 deg C (70-75 F). The airflow was a revelation. I was super comfortable on the bike. Many people have written how the knee guards dont stay in place - I didn't experience this. Its probably got to do with the bike you ride. I have a Bonneville. It could be an issue if you are maybe riding a cruiser. About the size - (just) maybe I could have managed with an XL size, but I am sure I would need to adjust the waist velcro straps to have maximum size. Its a risk I didnt want to take since I am in India - I dont want to re-ship it back to the US for a change in size. The short length was a super wise decision - its perfect for my legs. The velcro around the ankles perfectly closes over the tongue of my ankle length shoes. It rode up once allowing cool air in - which was welcome. 4. Overall I am happy with the purchase and would be glad to recommend motorcyclegear.com to my friends for their riding gear needs. cheers
1. Background I was deciding between the Joe Rocket Phoenix Ion pants, Tourmaster venture air 1.0 and the 2.0 for my riding needs and going by the reviews of them all, I found tourmaster to be more suited for my needs. For the venture air 1.0, the size I wanted wasn't available. I am 5 ft 10 inch, 200 lbs (92 kgs) and I have a waist size of 40 max. 2. Buying experience Now being from India, I had not seen or met any riders who own any of the above riding pants. We have a few other brands available in India which are good too - most riders are getting those. So, I was unsure of the size and spent significant time reviewing all testimonials of the product and not just on this website, but a few others too. You know who they are :) So after taking my own measurements a few times, I spoke to Aaron on the online help chat. His help was excellent - he didn't try to sell me any product before hand. He understood my requirements and gave the exact inputs I needed. I cant say how much that means to someone like me who is trusting the fit, function and finish of a product which costs good money. Thanks for that! 3. Fit and functionality I got the 2XL Short size as recommended (and what I thought would be appropriate) and fit is kinda baggy. I half expected this so no issues there. I will not be likely to ride with any of the liners (waterproof & thermal) since India is sufficiently warm. Maybe jeans or a track pant in winter should be okay. With all the liners, I wore it at home and instantly started sweating. Plus its kinda heavy - they all must be, I have limited experience with riding pants. I could have been happier if I can somehow reduce the bagginess of the pants. I have ridden only once in them so far - on a sunday morning which was about 22 deg C (70-75 F). The airflow was a revelation. I was super comfortable on the bike. Many people have written how the knee guards dont stay in place - I didn't experience this. Its probably got to do with the bike you ride. I have a Bonneville. It could be an issue if you are maybe riding a cruiser. About the size - (just) maybe I could have managed with an XL size, but I am sure I would need to adjust the waist velcro straps to have maximum size. Its a risk I didnt want to take since I am in India - I dont want to re-ship it back to the US for a change in size. The short length was a super wise decision - its perfect for my legs. The velcro around the ankles perfectly closes over the tongue of my ankle length shoes. It rode up once allowing cool air in - which was welcome. 4. Overall I am happy with the purchase and would be glad to recommend motorcyclegear.com to my friends for their riding gear needs. cheers
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