Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer vs Klim Forecast
Which is cheaper to actually own? A live landed-cost comparison for Canada: item price plus shipping, import duty and brokerage, built from the 30 retailer listings ALLR tracks across both models. Every figure below is current tracker data, identical to what each product's own page shows.
Delivered to Canada, the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer is CA$40 cheaper than the Klim Forecast at their cheapest in-stock retailers: CA$300 at FortNine against CA$340 at GPbikes (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST) — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
Side by side
| Metric | Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer | Klim Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest landed cost (Canada) | CA$300 | CA$340 |
| Cheapest in-stock retailer | FortNine | GPbikes |
| In-stock offers shipping to Canada | 15 | 14 |
| Retailers carrying it | 15 | 15 |
| Landed price range (in stock) | CA$300 – CA$874 | CA$340 – CA$548 |
| Savings potential (cheapest vs priciest) | CA$221 (42%) | CA$208 (38%) |
| MSRP (highest listed) | — | CA$360 |
| Cheapest offer vs MSRP | — | 6% below |
| Certifications listed | EN 17092 AA, Armour L1 | — |
| Colorways tracked | 4 | 2 |
| Category | Pants | Pants |
What each retailer charges, delivered to Canada
Every in-stock retailer that ships to Canada, with its cheapest offer broken into item price, shipping, import duty and customs brokerage. The landed total is the sum of the four; GST/HST is not included, the same basis as each product's own page.
| Retailer | Ships from | Item | Shipping | Duty | Brokerage | Landed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FortNine | CA · 1–4 days | CA$300 | Free | None | None | CA$300 |
| High Road Motorsports | CA · 6-10 days | CA$300 | Free | None | None | CA$300 |
| MotoHut | CA · 2–5 days | CA$300 | Free | None | None | CA$300 |
| Rider's Choice | CA · 1–3 days | CA$300 | Free | None | None | CA$300 |
| Alpinestars CA | CA · 2–5 days | CA$300 | CA$10 | None | None | CA$310 |
| FC-Moto | DE · 7–10 days | CA$247 | CA$43 | CA$52 | CA$25 | CA$367 |
| ChromeBurner | NL · 7–14 days | CA$246 | CA$46 | CA$53 | CA$25 | CA$370 |
| Motardinn | ES · 7–15 days | CA$277 | CA$21 | CA$54 | CA$25 | CA$377 |
| SportsBikeShop | UK · 6–9 days | CA$392 | Free | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$392 |
| Motostorm | IT · 10–15 days | CA$254 | CA$61 | CA$57 | CA$25 | CA$397 |
| J&P Cycles | US · 1-5 days | CA$371 | CA$11 | CA$69 | CA$25 | CA$476 |
| Moto Central | UK · 7–12 days | CA$308 | CA$105 | CA$74 | CA$25 | CA$512 |
| Cycle Gear | US · 3–14 days | CA$371 | CA$49 | CA$76 | CA$25 | CA$521 |
| RevZilla | US · 3–5 days | CA$371 | CA$49 | CA$76 | CA$25 | CA$521 |
| Infinity Motorcycles | UK · 5–10 days | CA$373 | CA$346 | CA$130 | CA$25 | CA$874 |
| Retailer | Ships from | Item | Shipping | Duty | Brokerage | Landed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPbikes | CA · 1–4 days | CA$340 | Free | None | None | CA$340 |
| HFX Motorsports | CA · 3-7 days | CA$340 | Free | None | None | CA$340 |
| MotoHut | CA · 2–5 days | CA$340 | Free | None | None | CA$340 |
| Revco | CA · 2–5 days | CA$340 | Free | None | None | CA$340 |
| Royal Distributing | CA · 2–5 days | CA$340 | Free | None | None | CA$340 |
| Riverside Motosports | CA · 3-12 days | CA$340 | Free | None | None | CA$340 |
| MotoSport | US · 3–6 days | CA$277 | CA$49 | CA$59 | CA$25 | CA$410 |
| FortNine | CA · 1–4 days | CA$430 | Free | None | None | CA$430 |
| Klim | US · 3–7 days | CA$430 | Free | None | None | CA$430 |
| ADM Sport | CA · 2–7 days | CA$430 | Free | None | None | CA$430 |
| FC-Moto | DE · 7–10 days | CA$384 | CA$43 | CA$77 | CA$25 | CA$529 |
| ChromeBurner | NL · 7–14 days | CA$384 | CA$46 | CA$77 | CA$25 | CA$532 |
| Atomic-Moto | US · 3-5 days | CA$420 | CA$14 | CA$78 | CA$25 | CA$537 |
| Motostorm | IT · 10–15 days | CA$382 | CA$61 | CA$80 | CA$25 | CA$548 |
Same retailer, both models
5 retailers stock both models for Canada. Shop for shop, the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer is cheaper at 5 and the Klim Forecast at 0.
| Retailer | Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer | Klim Forecast | Cheaper here | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChromeBurner | CA$370 | CA$532 | Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer | CA$162 |
| FC-Moto | CA$367 | CA$529 | Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer | CA$162 |
| Motostorm | CA$397 | CA$548 | Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer | CA$151 |
| FortNine | CA$300 | CA$430 | Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer | CA$130 |
| MotoHut | CA$300 | CA$340 | Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer | CA$40 |
How much of the price is duty and shipping
The Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer's cheapest offer (FortNine, CA$300) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is free. Across the 10 retailers shipping it from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 18% of the delivered price. 5 of 15 in-stock retailers ship it from within Canada.
The Klim Forecast's cheapest offer (GPbikes, CA$340) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is free. Across the 5 retailers shipping it from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 19% of the delivered price. 9 of 14 in-stock retailers ship it from within Canada.
Duty and brokerage apply to retailers shipping from outside Canada; GST/HST is not included in any figure on this page.
Certifications listed in ALLR's catalog
Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer: EN 17092 AA, Armour L1. Klim Forecast: none listed. Only the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer lists EN 17092 AA, Armour L1. “Not listed” means the retailer data ALLR tracks does not state it, not that the product lacks it; confirm on the retailer's page for the exact variant you buy.
Lowest delivered price by market
| Delivered to | Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer | Klim Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | CA$300 | CA$340 |
| USA | US$239 | US$198 |
| UK | £150 | £265 |
| EU | €170 | €291 |
Canada is live; the US, UK and EU figures come from ALLR's per-market price aggregate and can trail the live Canada figure by hours.
How the prices compare
Across the 20 in-stock listings tracked for the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer, landed prices to Canada run from CA$300 at FortNine up to CA$874 — choosing the cheapest retailer over the priciest saves up to CA$221 (42%).
Across the 17 in-stock listings tracked for the Klim Forecast, landed prices to Canada run from CA$340 at GPbikes up to CA$548 — choosing the cheapest retailer over the priciest saves up to CA$208 (38%).
On list price, the Klim Forecast carries a CA$360 MSRP and its cheapest current offer is 6% below it.
Offers & stock, per model
Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer Pants
Delivered to Canada from CA$300 at FortNine (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST), across 15 offers from 15 retailers — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
15 stores carry it, 15 in stock. Landed cost includes shipping, duty and brokerage, before GST/HST.
Price summary
Klim Forecast Pant
Delivered to Canada from CA$340 at GPbikes (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST), across 14 offers from 14 retailers — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
15 stores carry it, 14 in stock. Landed cost includes shipping, duty and brokerage, before GST/HST.
Price summary
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper in Canada, the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer or the Klim Forecast?
Delivered to Canada, the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer is CA$40 cheaper than the Klim Forecast at their cheapest in-stock retailers: CA$300 at FortNine against CA$340 at GPbikes (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST) — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
How many retailers sell the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer and the Klim Forecast to Canada?
Shipping to Canada, ALLR tracks 15 in-stock offers for the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer from 15 retailers and 14 in-stock offers for the Klim Forecast from 14 retailers. Retailers tracking each model in total, including some out of stock today: the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer 15, the Klim Forecast 15.
How much of the delivered price is import duty and brokerage?
The Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer's cheapest offer (FortNine, CA$300) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is free. The Klim Forecast's cheapest offer (GPbikes, CA$340) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is free. Across the 10 retailers shipping the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 18% of the delivered price. Across the 5 retailers shipping the Klim Forecast from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 19% of the delivered price.
Which retailers sell both the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer and the Klim Forecast, and where is each cheaper?
5 retailers stock both models in Canada-shippable stock. The Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer is cheaper at 5 of them and the Klim Forecast at 0; the widest same-shop gap is CA$162 at ChromeBurner, where the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer is cheaper.
Do the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer and the Klim Forecast carry the same safety certifications?
ALLR's catalog lists EN 17092 AA, Armour L1 for the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer and none listed for the Klim Forecast. Only the Alpinestars Flex-AST Explorer lists EN 17092 AA, Armour L1. "Not listed" means the retailer data ALLR tracks does not state it, not that the product lacks it; confirm on the retailer's page for the exact variant.
Do these prices include GST/HST?
No. Prices are landed costs to Canada: item price plus shipping, import duty and customs brokerage. Destination sales tax (GST/HST) is not included, so the retailer's checkout total can be higher; the figures here use the same basis as each product's own ALLR page.
Where these numbers come from
Every figure on this page is live tracker data, prices checked Oct 24, 2026, the same numbers shown on each product's ALLR page. Landed cost means item price + shipping + import duty + customs brokerage to Canada, converted to CAD; retailers are ranked by that all-in figure, not the sticker price. Read the full methodology. Prices and stock move daily, and the retailer's own checkout is always the final source of truth. This comparison covers price, availability and catalog data only — it makes no claim about fit, comfort or performance.