Seems there are a lot of these on the market these days, Draggin, Hornee, Sartso and others all advertising everywhere. If you believe the ads they should save your hide but has anyone had any personal experience with them? Have you been down the road while wearing this style of jeans? How did they hold up and did they do their job?
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playswithnitro
offlineModeratorI'd love to help you out with info Mat but my reinforced jeans were never delivered by Santa. Suppose I should grab a pair.
Anyone else want to help Mat out with info?
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Unfortunately I can help you out here Hemidog. I brought one of the cheaper brands (approx $120) about four years ago. Comfortable, not to heavy and warm in winter. I hit a kangaroo at about 90kph and slid for about 30m on my front. The jeans tore through the denim but the Kevlar literally saved my skin. I was so impressed with the jeans I simply stiched the denim back up and kept on wearing them. 3 months ago I flipped my bike at 145kph and slid on my back for about 60m. While sliding the jeans were forced to move around and in effect give me a wedgy!! Bringing the part of the jeans that is not considered "key area"in contact with the bitumen. End result was not a mark on my legs however some skin of my bum cheek.
So to answer your question, Do they work? hell yes and I'll be buying another pair once the bike is fixed completely, however spend the extra cash unlike I did and get ones with full kelvar supports!!!
Posted 1 year ago # -
playswithnitro
offlineModeratorThere ya go cuz. Go and order a pair to fit your exclusive shape.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Hemidog
offlineMemberThanks for the feedback Wal. I actually have a pair of Draggins that are well worn but I haven't stacked in them. I was just after first hand experience from people who have as you can't always believe the advertising.
Mick, I believe Santa is actually wearing your pair as they are the same size.MatPosted 1 year ago # -
playswithnitro
offlineModeratorHave you two met before? I'm sure you share the same unmarried parents . . .
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playswithnitro
offlineModeratorDOn't scare me like that, cuz lol
Posted 1 year ago # -
streetfighter67
offlineMemberWhy, why, why with the reinforced jeans?
You need to pay as much as a decent pair of leather/Denier pants for them to be worthwhile, & they STILL don't have any moulded impact protection.
I am sure they would be ok (read - better than "ordinary" jeans) for wearing up to the shops for some milk & bread but if you're going for a serious ride why wouldn't you opt for serious protection?
Sounds like a case of fashion over function to me...not something I am used to serious bikers touting?Posted 1 year ago # -
theyre ok and they work i have both leather and draggins but id only wear the leathers if i was out on the bike all day .the draggins are light and wearable ..and they offer decent protection for light to medium get offs personally i cant walk around all day in leathers ...... but i can ride and walk about in kevlar jeans
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streetfighter67
offlineMemberAdvice accepted. I guess I'll need to buy some before I write the idea off. The lack of impact protection is still a worry though - no point saving the skin if the bones are mush?
Spent today in my leathers though (nice balmy 26 degrees here on the coast) & by the time I got home I was cooked...Posted 1 year ago #
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