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In the motorcycle apparel world, "YKK Zippers" is frequently on the bullet list of features that the jacket has. Though they will also advertise the cloth the
by abruzzi 10y ago
In the motorcycle apparel world, "YKK Zippers" is frequently on the bullet list of features that the jacket has. Though they will also advertise the cloth the jacket is made from as well such as "500 wt Cordura with 2000 wt Cordura at impact points". So motorcyclists can be a bit anal.
- et-al 10y agoWhen people view things as "gear," they'll care about the components. And brands are the easiest way of recognizing quality. After all, Gore-tex is just laminated PTFE, Cordura is nylon, Vibram are just rubber soles. Right? Except these brands have convinced us they're synonymous with quality. (And yes, one could also point out that they built their reputations on exclusive patents.)
- djcapelis 10y agoMotorcyclists care about gear because it exists to keep people alive in an accident. The details unfortunately matter quite a bit.