motorfist turnagain pass or klim everest (midlayer/jacket) or another fleece jacket

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Hoosier

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Bought a discontinued Polaris e-vent shell jacket at the end of the season last year and am now looking for the insulation layer. Purpose will be for trail riding and/or colder days (I can wear something lighter for off trail or warmer days). Was leaning towards the klim everest but I also like the look of the turnagain pass. I know Klim is popular here. Anyone tried out the turnagain pass jacket? It's their version of the heavy midlayer. I might also take a look at Cabelas but it seems that their technical/higher end ggear isn't cheap either so I thought I might just stick with the products that are snowmobile-specific.
 
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ezra

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why not just call some one like www.kenssports.com who deals in allot of non-current poo and cat gear and see if they have the liner for the jacket you have?
I have 2 dif liners for my cat shell 1 quilted heavy 1 thin fleece.less than 25 a piece pr through kens at hay days.I got the shell and 1 liner then a yr later called to see if they had a lighter one and they did.
nice to have options call em
 
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polarisrider1

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How far are you from Novi, MI. tons of non current liners to be found there for heavy discount rates. I would stick to Klim or Poo insulation layer. I have both and both work well. This year I switched to a HMK Camo shell (looks cool) but will use same layering system with it as I do with Klim and Poo shells.
 
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Hoosier

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That's a good idea. I actually got the jacket from Kens. It was a great deal. Same breathable material (e-vent) used by motorfist at a fraction of the cost. Don't know if it will last as long but it doesn't need to. I will follow up with them. Thanks.
 
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Hoosier

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I can't make novi work this year but that is also something to consider in the future. I've been there before so I know what you are talking about in terms of deals. That's what is nice about the clothing from the sled mfgrs - it is heavily discounted the next year when the colors don't match just right.
 
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polarisrider1

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Hoosier said:
I can't make novi work this year but that is also something to consider in the future. I've been there before so I know what you are talking about in terms of deals. That's what is nice about the clothing from the sled mfgrs - it is heavily discounted the next year when the colors don't match just right.
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I live in a couple booths ea. year at Novi and Kens is one of them.
 
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ezra

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I think it will last A bud got a red and gray e vent poo shell. It has held up to brush running boondocking with no rips.He stole that thing at kens at hay days like 25bucks
 
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Hoosier

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ezra said:
I think it will last A bud got a red and gray e vent poo shell. It has held up to brush running boondocking with no rips.He stole that thing at kens at hay days like 25bucks
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That's the one I bought. It was either $60 or $70 towards the end of the season last year. I almost bought 2 at that price just to keep a spare.

I took it to Togwotee late March and loved it. Just looking to add some decent insulation for trail riding.
 
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snoluver1

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I don't see much sense in paying "snowmobile specific" prices for fleece. Fleece is fleece. Shell is a different story, but who cares who makes the mid layer. Its all the same material- weather its from Wally world or from Klim. jmo.
 
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indy_500

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I have a polaris fleece jacket, worn it everyday to school in the fall and spring for the last 4 years... LOVE IT
 
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polarisrider1

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Hoosier said:
That's the one I bought. It was either $60 or $70 towards the end of the season last year. I almost bought 2 at that price just to keep a spare.

I took it to Togwotee late March and loved it. Just looking to add some decent insulation for trail riding.
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While out to idaho riding last year I noticed that most the locals were wearing e vent. I suspect they know something that I am not aware of. If my HMK pullover doesn't work out I will go with the Klim Everest jacket. I can get one thru my oil supplier with their patches on it at a nice discount.
 
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Hoosier

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polarisrider1 said:
While out to idaho riding last year I noticed that most the locals were wearing e vent. I suspect they know something that I am not aware of. If my HMK pullover doesn't work out I will go with the Klim Everest jacket. I can get one thru my oil supplier with their patches on it at a nice discount.
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I think e-vent with motorfist is the first real competitor to klim with goretex. e-vent says its better than gore-tex and vise versa. Just got an email from klim explaining why goretex is #1, lol. Motorfist's website tells you why event is better.

Last year at the Milwaukee show, I talked to a rep of motorfist who once worked at Polaris and was responsible for signing the deal with e-vent. This person had previously worked at Polaris, who had event prior to Motorfist. Motorfist has former employees of Klim also. I don't have opinion which is better, but the competition has to be good for everyone.

Best thing for me is to find things on clearance!
 
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