October 7th, 2014, 05:37 PM | #1 |
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Opinions on Kevlar laced riding jeans?
Uses: Low speed, short distance errands and commuting the 4 miles to school. NO highway and nothing more than 5-6 minutes away.
Opinions I've gathered so far: "no" Anybody have experience with kevlar laced/lined jeans? Any accidents to report their functionality?
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October 7th, 2014, 09:27 PM | #2 |
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I'm sure they would offer good protection for those situations if you get some with CE armor in the knees. Obviously they arent as protective as leather but I wouldn't wear leather pants in that situation anyways.
In my experience when you go down on the street, your knees are going to take the biggest impact so it's nice to have some armor over them. |
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October 8th, 2014, 12:47 AM | #3 |
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I have Kevlar strengthened jeans with CE armor that I use in summer far too hot for anything else. They would protect your knees from the first impact and the rest of your skin for a few seconds a lot more than normal jeans. It's always a compromise full race leathers on a road bike in 100 plus temperatures is something I would not want to do.
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October 8th, 2014, 11:07 AM | #4 | |
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October 8th, 2014, 11:08 AM | #5 | |
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October 8th, 2014, 11:51 AM | #6 |
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Better than denim, not as good as some textiles or leather. If you're more likely to use them than so-called "real" riding pants, go for it. Leather pants do you no good if you deem them too much of a hassle to wear them.
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October 8th, 2014, 11:57 AM | #7 |
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Mine held up in a low speed situation. I went about 20 feet from 40mph and didnt go through the kevlar. I wear knee guards underneath though for extra safety.
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October 8th, 2014, 12:09 PM | #8 |
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good info, here. thank you, sir
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October 8th, 2014, 12:10 PM | #9 |
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i wear 120d cotton denim made for skateboarding. its good for crashes up to 35mph. above that i wear only leather. i've crashed in these type of jeans 3 times now. never had any issues with them. aramid doesn't burn and is a good short term thermal barrier. but after 10 seconds of sliding it melts. so in my mind, if strong jeans aren't good enough for the speed you'll be driving, wear leather. imo.
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However, when I go into the city or on longer trips, I'll have leathers unless it's raining NO DOUBT!
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October 8th, 2014, 12:13 PM | #11 | |
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October 8th, 2014, 12:33 PM | #13 | |
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October 8th, 2014, 12:38 PM | #14 |
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I have draggin jeans that i use for commuting everyday. i have the slim version and have knee and hip armor as well. i feel protected if i go down. i heard that some textiles arent even that good. it all depends on who makes the item etc...etc..
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October 8th, 2014, 12:39 PM | #15 |
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trying to find the circa jeans i wear.... it looks like circa might have gone out of business though??? can't find anyone who still sells them.
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October 8th, 2014, 12:53 PM | #16 |
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Holy crap draggin jeans has my size.. kinda. looks like i would have to hem them.
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October 8th, 2014, 12:53 PM | #17 |
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I need some new paints too... Mostly Kawi lime
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October 8th, 2014, 12:54 PM | #18 | |
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http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...t-riding-jeans http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-vendome-jeans With the same denim rating PLUS the added poly/kevlar AND CE pads, riding jeans should outperform Carhartt.
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October 8th, 2014, 12:55 PM | #19 |
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Sorry sorry... On topic - I have no problem wearin my race leathers in any weather... They flow air like a booty at a chili cook off
I also have some icon over pants that flow more air than them, but I don't have much faith in mesh, but enough to wear them at the speeds you are talking
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I just ordered the draggin jeans so i'll see how they fit.
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October 8th, 2014, 01:38 PM | #21 |
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I won't venture to guess your bodily shape
But, fit permitting, this review speaks very highly of the REV'IT Madison Pants for Women: https://rideapart.com/articles/which...should-you-buy The pants themselves: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/r...-madison-jeans
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October 8th, 2014, 01:43 PM | #22 | |
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Hop on the bike and ride out of the neighborhood onto a 30 mph two-lane road. Travel 2 miles and you're surrounded by the entirety of the town while still on this two lane road. Turn around and travel 2 miles back home. Leathers are awesome! But for those little trips to Walgreens or to McDonald's, looking and feeling like a Power Ranger just isn't feasible. Albeit, the chili booty simile is something to think about
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I recently bought a pair of Dainese D1's that I wear for commuting and such. I have the Delta pro leather pants that zip to my jacket that I've worn for a couple years as well.
The leathers are awesome and extremely comfortable to ride in but they're definitely not very comfortable to walk around in. They're formed already bent at the knees so the armor and leather bunch up when you're standing. The D1 pants seem really quality and I'm putting trust in them if I go down. The knee "armor" they come with is a joke though. It's a little flappy honeycomb piece of rubber in the pocket lol. I was mainly worried about my jacket riding up with them so I got one of these. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-union-belt |
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October 9th, 2014, 11:23 AM | #27 | |
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Is the knee armor upgrade able though? Or is it just integrated?
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October 9th, 2014, 11:31 AM | #28 |
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The draggin jeans can be ordered with the knee and hip protection. I opted for the knee but not the hip.
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October 9th, 2014, 11:34 AM | #29 |
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I purchased both the knee and the hip...the part that sucks is that it is only attached by velcro. i can see that being a problem if the regular jeans were ordered. i have the slim and the pants hug my leg so the knee pads stay put.
the hips...i just stuff em in. |
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October 9th, 2014, 11:40 AM | #30 |
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Oh, i just assumed the jeans had pockets for them...
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October 9th, 2014, 01:42 PM | #31 |
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October 9th, 2014, 02:20 PM | #32 |
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no sorry the draggin ones do not for some weird reason. sorry i didnt mention that before.
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October 9th, 2014, 05:51 PM | #33 |
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I should have read it. No biggie. I'm sure they will be fine.
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October 10th, 2014, 07:16 AM | #34 |
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i wear draykos anytime im on the bike. survived my 40mph lowside without a problem, i still wear the same pair too. No armor in the ones i have. I think they have a higher model now though with armor.
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October 17th, 2014, 05:34 AM | #35 |
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This is good
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October 17th, 2014, 05:49 AM | #36 |
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Got the draggin jeans. Overall i like them. Only complaint is the knee armor sticks uncomfortably to my knee. I'll have to make some kind of fabric cover for it.
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October 18th, 2014, 05:17 PM | #37 |
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I have a pair of Drayko's that I lowsided in, my knee didn't fair too well as the bike was on top of me, sliding along the gravel.
For any serious riding wear leathers or textiles. I wear my new set of RJays kevlars for commuting, and underneath the textile pair I have |
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October 19th, 2014, 03:45 PM | #38 |
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Did they fit properly?
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October 19th, 2014, 03:45 PM | #39 | |
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October 19th, 2014, 05:04 PM | #40 |
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Is Kevlar a requirement for your Jeans? Kevlar (aramid) sounds cool because it's used in bullet-proof vests, but it's not as good as Cordura Nylon in resistance to abrasion.
Aerostich makes their Protek line of semi-protected riding jeans: heavier-than-normal denim, double thick in butt (plus pockets), with zippered pockets for their proprietary knee pads. I've got a couple of pairs. Comfortable, better padding in the knees than my Joe Rocket overpants, but no hip padding. |
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