MotoReview- Thor Sector Edge
Greetings MotoReaders and welcome back to another MotoWriter gear review! Today, I'm going to be talking about Thor's Sector Edge jersey and pants. The sun is shining, so let's not waste any time!
Disclaimer- I am not being sponsored by Thor, or any affiliate of Thor, and I'm not being sponsored by MotoStealz, or any affiliate of MotoStealz.
Where It Came From, And What I Paid For It
With that little "disclaimer" out of the way, you might have guessed that I "stole" this set from MotoStealz.com. The jersey is normally $28 and I got it for $10, and the pants are normally $75 and I snatched them for the low, low price of $15. Now, I was already somewhat familiar with Thor Racing products, because I've got one of their 3/4 street helmets- The Hallman McCoy... but that's a different review for a different day. Having some experience with the brand, along with the deep discounts, I felt pretty confident in letting go of the $35 + shipping for this jersey and pants. MotoStealz delivers quickly, so I had them in my grubby mitts pretty quickly, only to realize that, either I was a bit chubbier than I thought I was since retiring from my payin' gig, or these pants are just not as forgiving as my Levi's. Regardless, I knew I needed one size bigger and, fortunately for me- they had them in stock in the larger size, too. It was cheaper to keep the smaller size pants, since shipping them back would have cost more than I paid for them in the first place, so I just crammed them into my gear cabinet in case I lose weight or if I come across someone that needs a pair of riding pants in that size.
The Jersey
Despite the pants being, eh, hmm... one size too small, the jersey is spot on. I wear a large, ordered a large and the large fits me perfectly. One really nice part about off-road/motocross jerseys is that they are, intentionally, slightly bigger to accommodate wearing them over your protective gear. The styling is pretty basic- I got the gray with the hi-vis panel, but they also have red, and blue options, too. Now, because these were overstock that MotoStealz picked up, sizing and color options might be limited as they sell out.
Wearing it on the trails is really where the quality of this jersey shines through- the sleeves stay down thanks to the slim and, Goldilocks-fitment cuffs- they are tight, but no too tight for those unfamiliar with the story of the little blonde trespasser. When I'm on the trails, I sometimes like to ride into bushes and fall down in briar patches... this jersey hasn't snagged or ripped yet. The material is thin and light enough to be comfortable in the humid Southern air, but strong enough to withstand my off-trail oopsies.
The Pants
Once I got the correct size pants, I found them to fit very well. They are precurved with well placed stretch materials where needed, and they have reinforcements in the groin, knees and lower legs for protecting your legs from those pesky branches, rocks and thornbushes. The ratcheting buckle closure is easy to use and the zipper is a handy feature when trail riding, when there is a tree that needs... um, "watering." The pants easily accommodate my O'Neal articulated knee and shin guards (that MotoReview is coming soon). The outer shell is very strong and made of a durable ripstop material and the inside of the pants have a mesh lining that does a good job of keeping the pants from sticking to your sweaty legs out in the woods. The only complaints I have about the pants, is that they are a bit scratchy on the inside when you first put them on and, if you're trying to slip out of the house while your better half is still asleep... put the pants on after you leave because they are sort of loud. Not squeaky loud, or color loud, but loud like your obese aunt, wearing new corduroy pants loud. These pants are not stealth, but once you get in the woods, it doesn't matter anymore, so that's not a deal breaker.
Final Thoughts And Observations
Cleaning this riding gear isn't bad, just throw them both in the washing machine on cold and hang them up to dry. Easy-peasy. One other thing to note, is that the reason these were so inexpensive, is because they are new old stock- basically new, unsold gear from a previous year's styling, so MotoStealz bought it up and is selling it for crazy discounted prices. What that means, is if you need to wear the most up to date styles so that you are the most fashionable of your riding group, then MotoStealz probably isn't the best online retailer for your new gear... but if you're tight on cash and just want some well made, name brand, gear that does a good job protecting your hide while still looking pretty good... then go check them out.
Overall, I like this riding gear a lot. I'm not a fan of the scratchy pant legs, but maybe they'll soften up a bit after a few washes. If they don't, I'll just wait until the weather cools off and wear my insulated underwear under them to prevent any potential chafing issues. Regardless, with MotoStealz's discounted prices on this Thor Racing gear, you really can't go wrong- you're getting a reputable brand with a pedigree in motocross racing for dollar store pricing. Stay tuned, because I have some more off-road riding gear to review, coming soon.
Until next time, MotoReaders...
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