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CKX Jacket/Pants

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#1 ·
I’m looking to see if anyone on here has experience with/or is currently using CKX branded riding gear. In particular, insulated jacket and pants. I currently own a CKX Mission helmet and love it.


Looking for any feedback would be nice. My searches on here turn up mostly helmet posts. I currently have the Polaris Tech 54 Switchback jacket and FXR pants, also embroidered Polaris, but I have switched brands and need something different.
 
#4 · (Edited)
I have owned CKX jacket (Element) and pants and had a CKX jacket for my wife.. Never had an issue with them. I dont have them now (sold them for more than I paid for them) and wife and I are using Olympia gear now (great deal on them last summer). But I would have no issues buying another set of CKX jacket/pants. I owned/have owned FXR and Activa gear as well and CKX is just as good.

I also use CKX balaclavas, gloves, and helmets. Their gear has been very good to me for the price.
 
#5 ·
Good to know. I found a jacket called the CKX Ungava which is rated as “extremely warm” for a good price here in Canada. It is the model that has an option for the LED light strip as mentioned. I took a chance and ordered it before my size was out of stock. I’ve had FXR in the past as well and liked their stuff, just have a hard time forking out $600 for a jacket alone
 
#10 ·
I still have a CKX jacket I bought at least 20 years ago. On a Trip got severe cold wave and my old wore out jacket wasn’t doing the job. So stopped in at a Bombi dealer and believe it or not they had my size and aCat coloured coat. I bought it cause it was cheap and like every sales pitch. The girl I bought it off of says you have the warmest of all our jackets. She was rite it is and still is super warm. I use it now to work on trails or plow with the 4 wheeler and it’s still very warm. It’s a bit bulky and no option to remove a liner but for the price it was a great buy. I’ve been looking at their newer stuff also and it is much more technical and up to date than 20 years ago. I would recommend CKX for any off the products they sell.
 
#11 ·
Just an update on some CKX gear I took a chance on…

Jacket: CKX Ungava - Black/Lime accents
Price paid: $260 CDN (FortNine.ca)
My first impressions of this jacket was oh boy, what did I buy? 🤦🏻‍♂️. It felt light, like it was lacking insulation. I’m used to much heavier jackets with removable inner shells. This does not have it. The zippers and how it felt in your hands said quality though. A few rides in and I’m quite happy with my purchase. The jacket is warm, blocks the wind and the fit is great. If you’re looking to save a few bucks and still be warm, this is it. I hope it lasts for many years to come.

Pants: CKX Alaska - Black
Price Paid: $238 CDN (FortNine.ca)
Out of the box, these pants felt like they would be warm, comfortable and screamed quality. They are all of these things. My last pair of pants I wore for 8 seasons, so the bar was set high. Every expectation has been met so far and I’d recommend to anyone in the market for new bib style pants.

The fit for both items are true to size for me. I’ve always worn XL in both jacket and pant and I do not feel cramped or like I’m swimming in either.
 
#12 ·
I bought the Ungava jacket also not for sledding but plowing, working outside etc. Got the black and hiviz and it is fantastic and have not even hesitated to snowmobile with it. Good stuff and good price which doesn’t surprise me with the other brands they are affiliated with. Same group is Qualipieces, Roller-ski, Blizzers, Mission, etc. They have knack at designing stuff that works.