Joe Rocket riding gear?

**98tls** · 9th November 2006, 16:11

I spend a bit of time on an overseas based bike site and alot of guys are wearing joe rocket riding gear...anyone here use it....?experiances good or bad...

**jrandom** · 9th November 2006, 16:54

PM 'parsley'. I think he bought a set of JR leathers in the UK.

Joe Rocket gear seems pretty nice, but overpriced. Choose it for style than economy or practicality. Not that it's crap; don't get me wrong. People will just assume that you're homosexual when they see the labels, is all. But society's very accepting of that these days.

**Grahameeboy** · 9th November 2006, 16:59

Originally Posted by Fish

PM 'parsley'. I think he bought a set of JR leathers in the UK.

Joe Rocket gear seems pretty nice, but overpriced. Choose it for style than economy or practicality. Not that it's crap; don't get me wrong. People will just assume that you're homosexual when they see the labels, is all. But society's very accepting of that these days.

Me have Rocket jacket............it is comfy.

**SPman** · 9th November 2006, 17:03

American firm I think, but made in Asia like most stuff. Seems to be a lot over here at reasonable prices....

**jrandom** · 9th November 2006, 17:25

Originally Posted by SPman

made in Asia like most stuff...

You know, this is worth commenting on. Just about every western firm that manufactures in China has a white man standing by the production line most days. I've spent the last few months being that guy, on and off.

The company I worked for prior to my current spot did a fair bit of production at a facility here in Auckland. The people doing assembly are the same people wherever you go. China, New Zealand, Mexico, France, doesn't matter. None of them speak English, most of them are more intelligent than you'd be inclined to give them credit for, and none of them give a flying fuck about your product.

'Made in China' should no longer be seen as perjorative. A valid label to run screaming from would 'Made under supervision by Chinese'. It's when companies forget that nobody over there gives a fuck about the product they're paying them to make and let the slanties supervise operation that quality goes downhill, fast.

Unfortunately, the labels don't tell you that.

**Cajun** · 9th November 2006, 18:56

wife has joe rocket gortex jacket she says it the most comftable jacket she has even had

Father in law also has top of line joe rocket gloves. Simlar to ones Mat Madlin wears.

Joe Rocket is pretty much the biggest brand in the USA, all the top suzuki riders wear it, madlin, spies to name a few. with many other brands wearing it.

Yes its common(not here but usa) but good gear, over all if you check ebay you be able to get them good good prices, They seam to have a wide range of products to suit wide range of peoples budgets and styles.

**Harry33** · 9th November 2006, 19:07

Originally Posted by Fish

'Made in China' should no longer be seen as perjorative. A valid label to run screaming from would 'Made under supervision by Chinese'. It's when companies forget that nobody over there gives a fuck about the product they're paying them to make and let the slanties supervise operation that quality goes downhill, fast.

Unfortunately, the labels don't tell you that.

I have to agree with pretty much what you said. Didn't we once have a "Buy Kiwi" sticker on NZ made products. I can't complain with most of the made in China products but I'll tell you what when you travel overseas and are looking for a souvenier to bring home it hard to support the locals when every t-shirt has a made in china tag in it.

**mstriumph** · 9th November 2006, 19:19

i have a joe rocket mesh jacket

the only problem i have with it is the sizing - think it may be the oriental thingy?........ *sigh*

**mdb** · 9th November 2006, 20:07

Originally Posted by SPman

American firm I think, but made in Asia like most stuff.

Is anything actually made in America anymore?

**jrandom** · 9th November 2006, 21:34

Originally Posted by mdb

Is anything actually made in America anymore?

My Spyderco Chinook II was. "Golden, Colorado, USA, Earth" is etched on the blade.

Dunno why they put in the 'Earth' bit. Mebbe they saw the news reports about the average Murkn not being able to locate the USA on a world map.

**98tls** · 9th November 2006, 21:40

Am going to buy some gear off the bloke that sells them on here but couldnt resist these for $100 US...as new worn twice...

**eviltwin** · 17th January 2007, 22:46

i think jaisan from motostyle, 45 mt eden road, me eden, auckland is distributing joe rocket gear now, give him a shout! you can call 3770651 or visit www.motostyle.co.nz

**98tls** · 17th January 2007, 22:52

Originally Posted by eviltwin

i think jaisan from motostyle, 45 mt eden road, me eden, auckland is distributing joe rocket gear now, give him a shout! you can call 3770651 or visit www.motostyle.co.nz

Cheers...........its good gear for sure.............the pants i got fit brillant so will go for the rest for sure................