MOTORFIST going out of business?

[RMK-King]

I noticed motorfist is clearing everything out on their site and not restocking with anything new. They were bought out by Arctic Cat years back which is now obviously owned by Textron. I think the writing is on the wall for the brand unfortunately. They made great gear!

 

[boondocker97]

I bought one of their top-line mono suits and a few pairs of gloves last spring when they had big sales and I've been really happy with them so far. It's gotta be hard to make it in the industry. It's not that big of a pool of customers, seasonal, new companies trying to break in, and everyone is looking for a deal all the time. Will be sad to see them go the way of HMK, Slednecks, TAG, etc.

Arctic Cat has been running the same sales on their site too. Hopefully with the release of the new sled platform and motors they are just cleaning shop for a re-launch effort.

 

[christopher]

I noticed motorfist is clearing everything out on their site and not restocking with anything new. They were bought out by Arctic Cat years back which is now obviously owned by Textron. I think the writing is on the wall for the brand unfortunately. They made great gear!

This is the first I have heard of it....

 

[slash]

I picked up jackets at 80% off for my grandsons I wasn't fast enough to get bibs they were gone pretty fast.

 

[volcano buster]

I picked up a pair of gloves (3X) and a jacket for outdoor work (wood cutting and trail clearing).
The Arctic Cat site looks about the same, clear out all inventory regardless of what it takes to make it gone.

 

[JohnThornburg]

I bought one of their top-line mono suits and a few pairs of gloves last spring when they had big sales and I've been really happy with them so far. It's gotta be hard to make it in the industry. It's not that big of a pool of customers, seasonal, new companies trying to break in, and everyone is looking for a deal all the time. Will be sad to see them go the way of HMK, Slednecks, TAG, etc.

Arctic Cat has been running the same sales on their site too. Hopefully with the release of the new sled platform and motors they are just cleaning shop for a re-launch effort.

Thanks

 

[christopher]

 

[Clark42]

Motorfist is like Kmart. They have a 'going out of business sale' every 2 years


Good gear though

 

[christopher]

Motorfist is like Kmart. They have a 'going out of business sale' every 2 years


Good gear though

they sure don't have much of an offering these days compared to years past though.

 

[christopher]

FLASHBACK...

November 20th, 2009

MOTORFIST​

MotorFist enters the snowmobile outerwear market with groundbreaking innovation and first-rate quality and craftsmanship. MotorFist is a grass roots USA founded business with its home base located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. MotorFist personnel have spent years gathering invaluable knowledge while riding in snowmobile hotspots all over the world in all kinds of conditions. Coupling that experience with a contemporary style, MotorFist will produce premium quality gear that is affordably priced for the blue-collar sledder. Not the white-collar crowd. While the MotorFist mantra is “Snowmobiling is not a crime,” MotorFist also feels that outerwear pricing shouldn’t be a crime either. This no nonsense approach to riding gear means that it will be tough, innovative, and more functional than anything else out there.

MotorFist strives to offer the most innovatively designed and functional snowmobile gear available, yet it also promises top-notch quality. MotorFist pledges to make riding apparel that is tough and long lasting since they offer an unparalleled TRUE LIFETIME warranty. MotorFist outerwear is made in small, quality controlled batches and is guaranteed for the lifetime of the registered owner or he reaches 106 years of age… whichever comes first. It may sound too good to be true but MotorFist is here to stay and they aim to prove it. Each piece is hand inspected and then signed by a MotorFist employee before it leaves their facility. Call 877-FIST-411 or visit www.motorfist.com for more details on the products and warranty.

 

[volcano buster]

I'm thinking this might be the last "Kmart" sale. They also made gear for Arctic Cat somewhat recently and AC is dumping all their riding gear as well.

 

[christopher]

I'm thinking this might be the last "Kmart" sale. They also made gear for Arctic Cat somewhat recently and AC is dumping all their riding gear as well.

Its a tough economy to be sure.

 

[KTMDirtFace]

I tried motorfist a few times like 9-10 years ago. Nice gear but none of it fits me, the sleeves are made for pigmy's. Super short. I kept sending it back before I gave up and went with Klim whose talls are actually tall and their jackets have long sleeves.

 

[JohnThornburg]

FLASHBACK...

November 20th, 2009

MOTORFIST​

MotorFist enters the snowmobile outerwear market with groundbreaking innovation and first-rate quality and craftsmanship. MotorFist is a grass roots USA founded business with its home base located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. MotorFist personnel have spent years gathering invaluable knowledge while riding in snowmobile hotspots all over the world in all kinds of conditions. Coupling that experience with a contemporary style, MotorFist will produce premium quality gear that is affordably priced for the blue-collar sledder. Not the white-collar crowd. While the MotorFist mantra is “Snowmobiling is not a crime,” MotorFist also feels that outerwear pricing shouldn’t be a crime either. This no nonsense approach to riding gear means that it will be tough, innovative, and more functional than anything else out there.

MotorFist strives to offer the most innovatively designed and functional snowmobile gear available, yet it also promises top-notch quality. MotorFist pledges to make riding apparel that is tough and long lasting since they offer an unparalleled TRUE LIFETIME warranty. MotorFist outerwear is made in small, quality controlled batches and is guaranteed for the lifetime of the registered owner or he reaches 106 years of age… whichever comes first. It may sound too good to be true but MotorFist is here to stay and they aim to prove it. Each piece is hand inspected and then signed by a MotorFist employee before it leaves their facility. Call 877-FIST-411 or visit www.motorfist.com for more details on the products and warranty. It’s always disappointing to see another company like MotorFist shutting down, especially when their gear has been a go-to for so many riders. It really makes you wonder what went wrong—was it market changes, customer feedback, or something behind the scenes? I’ve found that when I’m curious about a company’s struggles or even just how they handle customers, PissedConsumer is a great resource. I’ve used it a few times to get insights into businesses and their practices, and it’s been super eye-opening. If you’re ever curious about what’s happening with a brand, it’s worth a look.

It’s always disappointing to see another company like MotorFist shutting down, especially when their gear has been a go-to for so many riders.

 

[wyobob44]

I don’t know that motofist is shutting down, but now typing motofist.com take you straight to Arctic Cat, used to be able to order directly from Motofist, with the stuff going on at AC, makes one wonder how long till MF is truly gone from our sport.

 

[christopher]

I don’t know that motofist is shutting down, but now typing motofist.com take you straight to Arctic Cat, used to be able to order directly from Motofist, with the stuff going on at AC, makes one wonder how long till MF is truly gone from our sport.

this thread is more than a year old
MF is gone

 

[Quinlan]

On the chopping block, probably, but does not appear to be down for the count just yet...

As Wyobob touched on, Arctic Cat apparel and Motorfist are now a joint website. If you search the site for Motorfist, you'll get a few select items that appear to be new/updated for this season.

Arctic Cat Gear Store | Search

Our goal is to create a place where current or future snowmobile owners can learn about our products and share their love for family, adventure, and snowmobiling.

arcticcatstore.com

 

[koolaid]

Motorfist is top notch gear. I own a ton of stuff and would put their gear right up there with Klim. Easily better clothing than 509, Fly or FXR IMO

 

[MTN_VIPER]

I have a Motorfist jacket and gloves. I bought the jacket at the snow show years ago and it's very comfortable and fit's me perfectly. It will be a sad day when it finally wears out.
On a similar note, we lost our snow show a couple of years ago. Which is too bad because it was the perfect place to try on gear to see what fits and you could buy it on the spot. On-line shopping has it's advantages, but when it comes to gear, sometimes the best gear is what fits correctly.

 

[volcano buster]

I have a Motorfist jacket and gloves. I bought the jacket at the snow show years ago and it's very comfortable and fit's me perfectly. It will be a sad day when it finally wears out.
On a similar note, we lost our snow show a couple of years ago. Which is too bad because it was the perfect place to try on gear to see what fits and you could buy it on the spot. On-line shopping has it's advantages, but when it comes to gear, sometimes the best gear is what fits correctly.

I couldn't agree more. I'm disproportionately built so mail order seldom works out well.