Castle X Jackets

[Caveman]

I have an old Klim jacket that's beat and needs replacing. Before going and spending $400-$500 to replace it with 2 kids in college I was wondering if anyone has experience with the Castle X jackets. I like the looks and spec's of the new Charge G2 but it's just out this year so I thought I would ask if anyone has one of their older models and how it's worked out for water repellent, warmth, quality etc? Any suggested models of Castle X to look for...or avoid ?

I'd like to check them out and try them on rather than dealing online with sizes and returns but the Castle site that has the "Buy Local" button lists 6 local dealers for them... but when you call them, none actually carry the Castle jackets, not sure what's up with that but whatever. Thanks for any replies.

 

[MrSled]

I love my Castle X stuff... http://www.totallyamaha.com/Totallyamaha/CastleX Review 2014/CastleXReview2014.htm

We have all new gear this year .... this new stuff is even nicer then last years.

 

[yamahamm]

Love my castle x jacket, warm and waterproof. Used it one year and it doesn't show any signs of wear yet.

 

[Caveman]

Love my castle x jacket, warm and waterproof. Used it one year and it doesn't show any signs of wear yet.

I went ahead and ordered the new Castle Charge G2 jacket (black to match the Apex) and it came in yesterday. Nice..really nice jacket, good heavy shell, good quality zippers, plenty of pockets, looks sharp, fits great and all for less than $270 delivered. A comparable Klim would be over $400. Ripping at 70 or 80 mph on a breezy -10 or 20 day will be the real test but at first glance consider me converted.

 

[MrSled]

I went ahead and ordered the new Castle Charge G2 jacket (black to match the Apex) and it came in yesterday. Nice..really nice jacket, good heavy shell, good quality zippers, plenty of pockets, looks sharp, fits great and all for less than $270 delivered. A comparable Klim would be over $400. Ripping at 70 or 80 mph on a breezy -10 or 20 day will be the real test but at first glance consider me converted.

Right on. Let us know at the end of the season how it worked out for you overall.

 

[4strokeluvr111]

Right on. Let us know at the end of the season how it worked out for you overall.

Which Castle jacket would you consider to be the warmest? Looking to buy our USAF son a nice Xmas gift! Best prices = where please?

 

[MrSled]

The Charge G2 has a zip out liner... very warm. Not sure on the best price... I deal direct with the Manufacture. You can search the web or try http://www.castlesales.com/shop-local/ and plug in your ZIP.

 

[MrSled]

I know these guys have always had good prices:
Snowshack Corp
25.99 miles
N289 Brandenburg Ave
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6077
www.powersportsdave.com - See more at: http://www.castlesales.com/shop-local/#sthash.QpZTSo47.dpuf

 

[4strokeluvr111]

Would you say the Charge G2 is the warmest that Castle offers?

 

[MrSled]

Would you say the Charge G2 is the warmest that Castle offers?

I have not tried them all but I believe so.

 

[4strokeluvr111]

Thanks for your input!

 

[FAMILYMAN]

My family has castle. Best bang for the buck IMO.


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