My knee pads are like shin pads

rasta · July 15th, 2013, 04:58 PM

I'm short and overweight, sooo pants that fit my waist are too long for my legs. 34 waist x 28 length are my perfect pant size.

Any suggestions for a solid pair of pants that would help this predicament? Maybe a pair of pant that gives good protection without knee pads??

adouglas · July 15th, 2013, 05:58 PM

Separate knee and shin armor with kevlar jeans?

Start thinking of protection as a system instead of a single garment.

A pair of armor shorts, knee/shin guards and pants that won't shred the moment you hit pavement and I'd think you'd be as well protected as anyone can expect to be.

tnr4 · July 17th, 2013, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by adouglas

Separate knee and shin armor with kevlar jeans?

Start thinking of protection as a system instead of a single garment.

A pair of armor shorts, knee/shin guards and pants that won't shred the moment you hit pavement and I'd think you'd be as well protected as anyone can expect to be.

This. I just don't expect loose fitting, badly-placed armor to do much. I wear the Knox Cross (long) knee guards, and the Dianese Hard Armor Shorts under my riding pants. It's true that it's not perfectly comfy or convenient, but it's really not that bad.

If you're set on having it all in one piece, Competition Accessory's 'Slider' pants can be ordered with various weight/length combinations, and those pants have pockets for armor in them. Good luck.

Chicagobob · July 17th, 2013, 07:22 AM

Some pants have large enough armor pockets, with Velcro pads in several locations, to allow movement of the pads to suit your leg length. My "Shadow Scorcher 2" mesh pants (from Competition Accessories) have this feature.

Lychee · July 17th, 2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chicagobob

Some pants have large enough armor pockets, with Velcro pads in several locations, to allow movement of the pads to suit your leg length. My "Shadow Scorcher 2" mesh pants (from Competition Accessories) have this feature.

There was a picture in another thread where you put stick on velcro on the knee armor to keep it at the highest setting. @setasai

Personally, I like Rev it gear as there is an adjustable waist band and the pants come in a long or short variety. Have you tried Scuderia on Duboce? There is a rider there that knows the products well and helped a lot when I went. I don't remember his name, but he was flamin' if you know what I mean.

tfkrocks · July 17th, 2013, 10:46 AM

I'm also quite short and I like my revit overpants because they have a velcro strap at the bottom to secure the pant legs so they won't drag. I took out the armor that comes with the pants and wear forcefield strap-on armor underneath instead. Sometimes I'll wear armored shorts underneath as well.

massacremasses · July 17th, 2013, 10:49 AM

im having a similar problem. In pants im a 32/30 or 33/30

The problem Ive noticed with the "short" pants is that then the calf area is HUGE.

Lychee · July 17th, 2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

im having a similar problem. In pants im a 32/30 or 33/30

The problem Ive noticed with the "short" pants is that then the calf area is HUGE.

The rev it pants have an adjustable calf, as Rebecca mentioned. I'm trying not to sound like an advertisement, but I wear them every ride and they are great.

http://www.revzilla.com/revit-pants

massacremasses · July 17th, 2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lychee

The rev it pants have an adjustable calf, as Rebecca mentioned. I'm trying not to sound like an advertisement, but I wear them every ride and they are great.

http://www.revzilla.com/revit-pants

the best advertisement is fellow riders vouching...

massacremasses · July 17th, 2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lychee

The rev it pants have an adjustable calf, as Rebecca mentioned. I'm trying not to sound like an advertisement, but I wear them every ride and they are great.

http://www.revzilla.com/revit-pants

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-tarmac-pants these?

also did you mean up and down or width?

tfkrocks · July 17th, 2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-tarmac-pants these?

also did you mean up and down or width?

I think it applies to textile pants, not leather.

massacremasses · July 17th, 2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tfkrocks

I think it applies to textile pants, not leather.

booo

I needz leather

Lychee · July 17th, 2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-tarmac-pants these?

also did you mean up and down or width?

I wear these: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-airwave-pants

Sadly yes, I thought we were talking about textiles? The textiles have an adjustable width.

Look on the bright side: since you need less material, an leather alteration shop may be a great option.

massacremasses · July 17th, 2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lychee

I wear these: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-airwave-pants

Sadly yes, I thought we were talking about textiles? The textiles have an adjustable width.

Look on the bright side: since you need less material, an leather alteration shop may be a great option.

Yeah im thinking I guess it would be easier to get some width out of the legs rather than length... right?

Lychee · July 17th, 2013, 03:00 PM

Well, it depends on what the shop says, but I am sure they can more easily cut off material than sew on more.

massacremasses · July 17th, 2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lychee

Well, it depends on what the shop says, but I am sure they can more easily cut off material than sew on more.

yeah well i just figure since there is already a pretty big slit in the legs they could lengthen it with a longer zipper or something to take more out of it.. idk Im not a seamstress but that made sense to me.

rasta · July 18th, 2013, 12:25 AM

Velcro is a pretty good idea. Can't believe I didn't even think of that lol

five10 · July 18th, 2013, 01:00 AM

I'm slim and short, kinda on the same boat. I decided to go with some action shorts and knee/shin guards separately. Probably throw on some kevlar lined jeans... whatever I find at MotoGP this Sun.

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

booo

I needz leather

Try Helimot in Fremont. I think they do custom leathers.

massacremasses · July 18th, 2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by five10

I'm slim and short, kinda on the same boat. I decided to go with some action shorts and knee/shin guards separately. Probably throw on some kevlar lined jeans... whatever I find at MotoGP this Sun.

Try Helimot in Fremont. I think they do custom leathers.

I live in Oroville. Like 70 miles from sacramento... Freemont is HELLA far.

Closest motorcycle store is in Sacramento.

tfkrocks · July 18th, 2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

I live in Oroville. Like 70 miles from sacramento... Freemont is HELLA far.

Closest motorcycle store is in Sacramento.

Pshhhh I drive more than that to return to Fremont every weekend

massacremasses · July 18th, 2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Pshhhh I drive more than that to return to Fremont every weekend

Sac isnt that far. Freemont is. lol I was just trying to show how far it is.

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=O...t=h&mra=ls&z=8

July 15th, 2013, 04:58 PM	#1
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	My knee pads are like shin pads I'm short and overweight, sooo pants that fit my waist are too long for my legs. 34 waist x 28 length are my perfect pant size. Any suggestions for a solid pair of pants that would help this predicament? Maybe a pair of pant that gives good protection without knee pads??

July 15th, 2013, 05:58 PM	#2
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Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	Well, it depends on what the shop says, but I am sure they can more easily cut off material than sew on more. __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

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