Why is this in my Icon jacket?

[Dr. Evil]

I can't stand their visual style, but I've never been anything but impressed with Icon's engineering. I had the Squad 2 backpack for a while, and it was absolutely the most solid moto backpack I'd ever seen.

 

[Charlotte]

Eye heart my Icon jacket and naked lady helmet.
if they dont

 

[luckett]

So is that it then? Am I wearing a scarlet "I" in the eyes of the other riders on the road when I rock this thing? As if my squidish parking through twisties wasn't eyeroll-worthy enough. :|

ICON is totally cool dude. You should get one of their awesome helmets to go with your jacket.

 

[flying_hun]

So being one month new into motorcycling and, subsequently, this forum... i've been noticing a fair amount of mockery toward the brand. ... plus I wasn't aware of the squid stigma that was attached to the brand during my online shopping spree(s)

Icon identified a market segment to address, and came up with a brand identity and a product offering and marketing campaign to address it. Essentially their segment is riders who don't wear gear because it costs money and doesn't make them look cool (in their minds). It was an unaddressed market. Icon addressed it by coming up with gear that those folks would think is cool, thus making them willing to part with their hard earned cash to wear Icon.

It has the added benefit of "signalling" - meaning that when you wear their stuff you make a statement that enables other riders to avoid you or to reach out to you based on that self-identification. Birds of a feather, or squids of a tentacle as the case may be.

 

[Stormdragon]

So is that it then? Am I wearing a scarlet "I" in the eyes of the other riders on the road when I rock this thing? As if my squidish parking through twisties wasn't eyeroll-worthy enough. :|

I guess I really don't care all that much... the jacket is comfortable, functional and stylish imo. But it would be interesting to know what the current consensus is toward Icon jacket quality today...

Originally, IMHO, I think their quality wasn't really there. It was all about the look. Nowadays, I hear they're making a good product, which is a good thing in my book.

But I still wouldn't wear any piece of clothing that had some damned brand name emblazoned ½ way across it.

 

[Qwik Gixxer]

Absolutely love my TiMax gloves. As for St Christopher, Hey every little bit helps. I have had My Busa blessed by a Priest, a Tibetan Monk, and I keep a little Buddha figure on it as well.
And if you are that worried about religious symbols and such

This is a list of Christian Companies/Businesses.
1) Chick-Fil-A (staff prayer meetings, etc.)

2) Hobby Lobby (company's mission statement includes "honoring the lord")

3) Forever 21 (John 3:16 printed on bags)

4) Whole Foods (CEO admittedly tries to incorporate Buddhism into workplace)

5) In-and-Out Burger (John 3:16 on bottom of drink cups)

6) Tom's of Maine (brings in spiritual leaders to talk with board, etc)

7) Tyson Foods (employs chaplains to administer to employees)

8) Boyscouts (required to affirm a belief in god)

9) Herman Miller (fouders were steeped in protestant tradition...)

10) Interstate Batteries (very open with their god talk)

11) Ingles Markets (sponsors MANNA giving tree and YMCA)

12) e-Harmony (only hetero options)

13) American Legion (national slogan is 'For God and Country')

14) ServiceMaster (views each customer as a being created by God - worthy of dignity and respect)

15) Terminix and American Home Shield (both owned by ServiceMaster)

16) YMCA

17) Heinz Ketchup and steaksauce (..built on founder's acumen and Christian priciples)

18) Dominoes (CEO founded a Catholic Community)

19) Kraft Foods (supports Baptist church and Christian education for young people)

20) Ship with Sam (Christian extremist trucking company)

21) Mary Kay (slogan "god first, family second, career third")

So maybe ya better put down that Double Double and get over it! LOL

 

[Eldritch]

Originally, IMHO, I think their quality wasn't really there. It was all about the look. Nowadays, I hear they're making a good product, which is a good thing in my book.

But I still wouldn't wear any piece of clothing that had some damned brand name emblazoned ½ way across it.

ICON made the best pair of gloves I've ever owned or even SEEN. After multiple years and crashes in them, they're finally worn out and no longer in production and I just don't know what the hell to get anymore. EVERY other glove I've tried just seems flimsy and weak.

 

[Qwik Gixxer]

Eldritch, Check out Motorcyclegear.com (Newenough.com) they tend to have a lot of the older gloves in stock. and their prices are great

 

[redruM]

ICON is totally cool dude. You should get one of their awesome helmets to go with your jacket.

this jacket

is a far cry from that ridiculous ass-hat

meh - it's not my main jacket anyway... got it for those extra hot days. it's the only icon piece I own.

 

[RRD]

I have a couple of Icon jackets (Overlord Prime and Contra). Good quality, very comfortable, no issues so far. Both have the little medallion, too.

I bought a pair of their Superduty 4 boots when I first got into riding. They started falling apart 3 months in. Won't be buying a pair of their shoes/boots again.

 

[RRD]

meh - it's not my main jacket anyway... got it for those extra hot days. it's the only icon piece I own.

I got it for the extra cold days, since it has a full thermal liner. I use it to commute from time-to-time, too.

 

[Stormdragon]

ICON made the best pair of gloves I've ever owned or even SEEN. After multiple years and crashes in them, they're finally worn out and no longer in production and I just don't know what the hell to get anymore. EVERY other glove I've tried just seems flimsy and weak.

I have a couple of Icon jackets (Overlord Prime and Contra). Good quality, very comfortable, no issues so far. Both have the little medallion, too.

I bought a pair of their Superduty 4 boots when I first got into riding. They started falling apart 3 months in. Won't be buying a pair of their shoes/boots again.

So... Some good stuff, some crap stuff. And one knows the good from the bad... how?

 

[RRD]

So... Some good stuff, some crap stuff. And one knows the good from the bad... how?

Can't the same be said of other brands with products in a similar price range?

 

[Punter]

Somebody mention Gremlin Bells?