Klim
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I do agree you pay for what you get, though a 229 $ jacket of 5 years ago, today is 500. The same quality hasn't change we all agree, so what research are we paying for that is been claimed on the increase? Colors are the same except a few line changes. the only thing that changed on their boots is the price. Material and production hasn't changed. Cheap labor over seas is not been passed to the costumer..
But your 5 year old coat lasted and worked well for 5 YEARS! That is the point. I understand your concerns with the inflation, but like Jed said... Look for the deal or the last years model that is new.
KLIM is totally worth the $$$
I bought all new Klim gear for the wife and I last spring. Close out on last year models. Didn't pay near retail. That's the way way to buy good gear!
I'm pretty happy with my Klim gear for the most part. My jacket on the other hand, not quite as happy. I bought the top of the line Valdez jacket at over $500. It doesn't come with any insulation, just the shell. You have to add a base and mid layer to make it work right. My brother bought the Klimate coat, at less than HALF the cost of the Valdez. It has the insulation built into the coat. I can't tell any noticeable difference in the quality of coat being worn. The only advantage I can see to the more expensive coat is you can take off your mid layer for a warm spring ride to shed some heat.
Now that Polaris owns them, and the price spikes being seen, I will look to Motorfist for future gear.
For moto gear riding single track trails, I'm really happy with the Klim vented pants and jersey I got. It seems to be holding up really well
Now that Polaris owns them, and the price spikes being seen, I will look to Motorfist for future gear.
For moto gear riding single track trails, I'm really happy with the Klim vented pants and jersey I got. It seems to be holding up really well
Oh come on Hector. Quit being a tight azz. You know the more you spend the better you'll ride. So spend a lot!!!!
I buy all my gear from Ross Dress for Less
I buy all my gear from Ross Dress for Less
Oh come on Hector. Quit being a tight azz. You know the more you spend the better you'll ride. So spend a lot!!!!
I buy all my gear from Ross Dress for Less
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1MEX
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But your 5 year old coat lasted and worked well for 5 YEARS! That is the point. I understand your concerns with the inflation, but like Jed said... Look for the deal or the last years model that is new.
KLIM is totally worth the $$$
Those that have been riding with me know that I have tried everything out there. klim, sledhead, scott, motofist, walmart. big 5 and sports authority. The warranty talk has been the same and durability not the 5 year difference. When brought to warranty, klim has a questioner to place blaim on us, to the end give you the wear and tear bull.. Making it not worth the $500+ they ask. Although motofist did take good care of me last year. Described what happened and POOF! fixo.. So leaning that way. Klim is worth the money but so is a jet plane if you got the flow...
Not this guy 
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1MEX
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Oh come on Hector. Quit being a tight azz. You know the more you spend the better you'll ride. So spend a lot!!!!
I buy all my gear from Ross Dress for Less
I ride the same no matter what I wear..
ROSS here I come...
Anyone tried Doo's Helium gear? I've been wearing a Helium jacket for the last 4 years and it's been great. Lifetime warrantee as well.
It is more of a shell, but I wear a base layer and that's it most days. On the cold cold days I might wear a fleece mid or something.
Last year models are usually in the $180's as well. I'd like to pick up some pants this year.
It is more of a shell, but I wear a base layer and that's it most days. On the cold cold days I might wear a fleece mid or something.
Last year models are usually in the $180's as well. I'd like to pick up some pants this year.
Those that have been riding with me know that I have tried everything out there. klim, sledhead, scott, motofist, walmart. big 5 and sports authority. The warranty talk has been the same and durability not the 5 year difference. When brought to warranty, klim has a questioner to place blaim on us, to the end give you the wear and tear bull.. Making it not worth the $500+ they ask. Although motofist did take good care of me last year. Described what happened and POOF! fixo.. So leaning that way. Klim is worth the money but so is a jet plane if you got the flow...
Oh my little Mexican
I have never had any issues warrantying anything with Klim. Never once have they made me feel like they were pushing the blame on me. I have had things completely replaced and others repaired, but never once have they told me no or made me feel like I was to blame.Apples-Oranges
Agree. This post is pretty dishonest also. There is no coat in Klim's lineup that was $229 5 years ago and is $500 now. I don't believe there's ever even been a shell piece that cheap. The Klimate has been $299 for many years and has been one of the least expensive Gore pieces (except for the pullovers). If you're talking apples to apples instead of comparing how cheap the CHEAPEST coat was 5 years ago compared to the most EXPENSIVE ones now... Valdez was $399 5 years ago. Today it is $425. So in 5 years it's gone up $25 not $270. It should be noted that the current Valdez is also 10x more jacket than the one from 5 years ago. (If you're referring to the Stealth as the $500+ jacket that is a specialty piece that is not for everyone. It's actually $650 due to using stretch Gore. That's why Klim makes more than one jacket.)
http://issuu.com/klimusa/docs/klimsnow2010-2011
But your 5 year old coat lasted and worked well for 5 YEARS! That is the point. I understand your concerns with the inflation, but like Jed said... Look for the deal or the last years model that is new.
KLIM is totally worth the $$$
Agree. This post is pretty dishonest also. There is no coat in Klim's lineup that was $229 5 years ago and is $500 now. I don't believe there's ever even been a shell piece that cheap. The Klimate has been $299 for many years and has been one of the least expensive Gore pieces (except for the pullovers). If you're talking apples to apples instead of comparing how cheap the CHEAPEST coat was 5 years ago compared to the most EXPENSIVE ones now... Valdez was $399 5 years ago. Today it is $425. So in 5 years it's gone up $25 not $270. It should be noted that the current Valdez is also 10x more jacket than the one from 5 years ago. (If you're referring to the Stealth as the $500+ jacket that is a specialty piece that is not for everyone. It's actually $650 due to using stretch Gore. That's why Klim makes more than one jacket.)
http://issuu.com/klimusa/docs/klimsnow2010-2011
Oh my little Mexican
I had warranty work done about 2-3 years ago on some bibs sent them in and received a new pair. This last season I was getting soaked in my bibs and so I sent them In and got denied. They are in fine shape other then a minor yesr in by the left knee area. This is what they sent me..
Thank you for sending in your Togwotee Bib LG Black (Non-Current). Our Warranty department has evaluated your Togwotee Bib LG Black (Non-Current). There is damage that would cost more than 2/3rds the cost of a new pair to repair. If 2/3’s of a garment has damage or the cost to repair the product exceeds 2/3’s of the cost of a new product then the lifetime of a product is up. The Lifetime of a product unfortunately does not mean your lifetime. The intensity under which the product is used determines this factor. Our Boot warranty is a 1 year warranty that covers manufacture or material defect.
If you choose not to invest any more money into this item we can offer you a 20% off a new pair. If you would like to take advantage of the 20% off please let me know and I can get you a coupon code that you can use online at www.klim.com
Either I'm gonna have to use that 20% on Klim or buy something else. I do love Klims gear but was a little shocked at the warranty being declined. Maybe people were taking advantage of Klim and warranty and that's why they are being more strict I mean I understand 100% they are in the business to make money or maybe now since polaris bought them the warranty has gone to sh? just like our pro sleds that I keep buying and I'll probably keep buying Klim. Yup polaris and Klim have brainwashed me haha.
Hmmm! Never seen or heard that. I know they are very strict on boots, but the bibs surprises me.
my friend sent in a pair of non current tog bibs because he was getting wet in the seat . they did not have a scratch on them .klim said that they wouldn't warrant them and said that the life of the product was past. it's b/s I have had good luck in the past with klim and where there stuff top to bottom. but I am very concerned about the lack of warranty. 
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boondocker155
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This is the exact same email they sent to me. I'm the guy mtncat1 is referring to. Only used those bibs for 2 and a half seasons. The lifetime of a pair of 400 dollar bibs should definitely be longer than that right? It was disappointing for sure. I ended up buying HMK products this year. Cheaper and I'm sure will last as long or longer.
