Boots or Jersey and Pants??

[MitchAustralia]

Hey,
My birthday is coming up soon and my grandparents want ideas for a present.
They are very generous and usually spend around $100 on me and I am very grateful for this
Im tossing up between getting a jersey and pants or boots.
I've added up that a Fox Jersey and Pants cost around $85, depending on which one you get.
The Fox Comp 5 boots however are about $150
I want to know your opinion on what is more important out of the boots, or the jersey + pants.
And also whether you regretted purchasing one over the other.
I would be willing to put in the $50 of my own money if I was to get the boots and im pretty set on getting Fox gear cause I definitely like the sound of the Comp 5's

Thanks, Mitch.

 

[DvDRip]

boots for sure, kevlar pants are important too but nowhere near as important as boots, jersy isn't important at all so leave that till last

 

[MitchAustralia]

Alright thanks.
Do you reckon the Fox Comp 5's are the way to go
Cause they seem really nice, and you have to be able to trust Fox.

 

[Peter1230]

maybe try the 50/50 boots by thor if ur into minis?

 

[MitchAustralia]

Well im pretty certain on the full size youth boots
its just will they fit under the gear change lever and all that?

 

[Peter1230]

some people dont find them a hassle some do..
id prefer 50/50 boots on a mini but riding with big ones doesnt really bother me

 

[MitchAustralia]

Yeh I still want the big ones
They look a lot more supportive and protective
The 50/50's just look weak and made out of cheaper parts or something :S

 

[thump*140]

Mate boots should always take precedence over riding gear. boots will do a better job of saving your legs and ankles in a stack, than a set of pants and jersey will.
i'd go with the boots. you can still ride in jeans and a jumper with boots on, fall off and have similar protection to nylons, as opposed to the safety afforded by coming off in nylons, with no boots..

 

[MitchAustralia]

Yeh, true.
And I would look a little silly with all the gear like jerseys, pants etc.. and just wearing sneakers
Hahah.
Ohh and be sure to check out my video on YouTube
YouTube - PitPro XR 140 Weekend Riding
Thanks, Mitch.

 

[I_THUMP]

Boots for sure! Full size boots! Dont bother with those bullshit 50/50 boots that offer no more protection than a pair of blundstones.

 

[y0 ash-tray!]

i have got the Fox Comp 5 Shorty's,
they were not my first choice but i couldnt get thor 50/50 in time for my riding holiday,
after wearing them in properly, i absolutely love them,
i wear them all day when riding and you can wear them like shoes they are that comfortable
recommend them mate,
got mine from SA Dirt Bikes for around $170
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[MitchAustralia]

Dont bother with those bullshit 50/50 boots that offer no more protection than a pair of blundstones.

Yeh agreed, even though they are still made by Fox they still look dodgy :S

 

[MitchAustralia]

The Fox Comp 5 Youths are advetised as 130 - 140 US.
So that is about $150 - $160 depending on size I guess