In 1970, Jim ONeal began attending his races with some spare tires and parts to sell to local riders. Jim’s first big product was Preston Petty fenders. “Those Fenders were hot. Off Road racing was just getting serious and everyone needed the better parts, apparel and accessories to compete. It was then that Jim O’Neal Distributing was born. O’NEAL USA is a global leader in Motocross and MTB protective apparel and accessories. For more than half a century O’NEAL has been designing and developing helmets, jerseys, pants, protectors, gloves, boots and much more. Element Pants Features: Heavy duty but lightweight denier fabrics provide the perfect combination of comfort and protection while riding, Durable, wear-resistant panels in critical areas, Premium canvas heat shield on both knees, Stretch panels in key points on the front, back, and knees of pants for great freedom of movement, Elastic waist with an adjustable ratchet closure system for a secure and snug fit, Protective rubber patches for extra protection, Tapered lower leg to prevent bunching in boot & Fully lined for added comfort