Protective riding jeans? - Page 2

Eye of the Tiger · 02-10-2013, 08:12 PM

HAHA. Are you talking about Ballroom jeans?

DAKEZ · 02-10-2013, 08:27 PM

http://www.maplejeans.com/

Gonad Nomad · 02-10-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAKEZ

http://www.maplejeans.com/

To quote my wife, "those maple jeans look Gary, with a silent r".

DAKEZ · 02-10-2013, 08:52 PM

rdrunner · 02-11-2013, 10:43 AM

I just ordered a pair of Drako Renegade jeans. They appear in photos to look like regular jeans but we'll see when they show up. My concern about the ones that have patches of kevlar sewn in or even sending jeans to someone to have leather sewn in is this: Will the jeans hold together so those protective panels can actually do their job? I'm concerned that the typical cotton jeans are going to pretty much shred on impact. I'll post an update on the Drakos when I get them.

DADODIRT · 02-11-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonad Nomad

Does the gusset increase abrasion resistance?

In a 'comfort' way.

It's not gonna save your skin when you are sliding on the pavement at 50mph, but all the time up to that will be less abbrasive.

daveinva · 02-11-2013, 12:22 PM

I like my Draggin' Jeans, but yeah, they ain't at all fashionable. I always feel like I'm wearing a diaper when I'm in the jeans. Plus, you still need to wear kneepads (their idea of velcro-sticking their armor to the Kevlar is cute, very cute... why they don't sew in pockets, I have no idea).

Don't waste your money on the Draggin' Jeans liner. Thing fits like pants made of scratchy rope. I imagine in a get off the liner is going to take a big chunk of your flesh with it.

I really like my AGV Kevlar cargo pants. Comfy, more pockets and better-looking off the bike. Still have to wear kneepads, however. (Again, why can't manufacturers put in armor pockets?)

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...rgo-Pants.aspx

Lastly, I've lusted after some of these jeans, they look seriously sharp:

http://www.uglybros-store.com/products/MAN/AEAA0000/

Trouble is, those prices are INSANELY STEEP, and shipping to and from Asia in the event of fit issues... yeesh.

ph0rk · 02-11-2013, 03:21 PM

I can't really imagine any jeans that are decently protective (impact and abrasion) and don't also look dorktastic.

Taking armor out of your jeans at a stop? What's the point then? Bonus points for information-free website.

tjk2134 · 02-12-2013, 06:23 PM

I've looked at riding jeans for a few years, i like the idea of showing up at whatever location in jeans as opposed to motorcycle protective pants. I bought very tough lined jeans, cut a slit in the back bottom hem and slipped in full shin and knee protection that wraps around to cover the front half of my shin and knee, and secured it in place. Later I inserted hip padding. They look like jeans but are super protective. I've ridden in hot hot weather and they are surprisingly not hot, I guess the cotton liner wicks away and provides a soft interior. Unfortunately crash tested 2 times, once high sided over 60mph, only broke some shoulder parts, knees and shins only grass stained and torn by barbed wire, next hit a deer on the right side. i think the padding at the knee and shins saved me from broken leg parts when the deer head hit my right shin. It pushed my foot back enough for my boot (bates 9inch goretex) to break foot peg and brake bracketry. Sore heel for a month.
Ive tried lots of motorcycle pants, Motoport, Teknic, Tourmaster and others. These jeans seem to keep my armor in place better than others, looks good, has good pockets and I believe are protective.
The downside is not waterproof. but after my last leak on the teknic gore tex, i think I am done with water proof claims. I will just carry rain gear. I hate stopping more than anyone to get waterproof but i guess its a trade off I'm ok with.

trc.rhubarb · 02-12-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DADODIRT

Why would you want to bunch your nuts up with a pair of Levis?

Try a pair with the gusseted crotch. You won't go back.

He's married, his nuts are on the fridge like all us married guys.

PeterW · 02-13-2013, 01:44 AM

Try eBay and some of the cheap Chinese/Indonsesian kevlar lined jeans.

The price is about 1/2 of name brand and surprisingly, quite durable. Finish isn't as good, but I'm still getting two years wear out of them.

Big advantage, more variety in terms of style.

Pete

DAKEZ · 02-13-2013, 07:26 AM

I have several pairs of Sliders (compacc.com) They are the only ones that come long enough for Tall People.

They also have the best coverage of Kevlar from what I have seen.

I have not tested them as yet. I am confident it will be better than denim if I ever do.

motorat · 02-13-2013, 07:47 AM

i have the sliders also but receintly got a pair of the bilt ones at cycle gear.
they fit better...the sliders have a more full fit. if you have a cg near you, they have dressing rooms so you can try them on.

http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...ans/web1009966

duck · 02-13-2013, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAKEZ

I have several pairs of Sliders (compacc.com) They are the only ones that come long enough for Tall People.

Not true. Diamond Gussetts come with inseams up to 36".

DSM8 · 02-13-2013, 08:48 AM

There is also this line of pants.
I have a pair of just the heavy weight firehose material.
It is very stout.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/m...men/20201.aspx

02-10-2013, 08:12 PM	#16
Eye of the Tiger Adventurer Joined: Jan 2013 Location: South Carolina Oddometer: 68	HAHA. Are you talking about Ballroom jeans? __________________ 2008 H-D XL1200N

02-10-2013, 08:27 PM	#17
DAKEZ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: U-gene, OR. Oddometer: 17,983	Maple are the ONLY ones. They ain't cheep http://www.maplejeans.com/ __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." — Dr. Seuss “Watch out for everything bigger than you, they have the "right of weight" Bib

02-10-2013, 08:52 PM	#19
DAKEZ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: U-gene, OR. Oddometer: 17,983	__________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." — Dr. Seuss “Watch out for everything bigger than you, they have the "right of weight" Bib

02-11-2013, 10:43 AM	#20
rdrunner n00b Joined: Aug 2012 Oddometer: 2	Good topic I just ordered a pair of Drako Renegade jeans. They appear in photos to look like regular jeans but we'll see when they show up. My concern about the ones that have patches of kevlar sewn in or even sending jeans to someone to have leather sewn in is this: Will the jeans hold together so those protective panels can actually do their job? I'm concerned that the typical cotton jeans are going to pretty much shred on impact. I'll post an update on the Drakos when I get them.

02-11-2013, 03:21 PM	#23
ph0rk Doesn't Care Joined: Dec 2009 Location: The blue island in NC Oddometer: 1,516	I can't really imagine any jeans that are decently protective (impact and abrasion) and don't also look dorktastic. Taking armor out of your jeans at a stop? What's the point then? Bonus points for information-free website. __________________ --Semantics are everything.

02-11-2013, 12:22 PM	#22
daveinva Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Washington, D.C. Oddometer: 415	I like my Draggin' Jeans, but yeah, they ain't at all fashionable. I always feel like I'm wearing a diaper when I'm in the jeans. Plus, you still need to wear kneepads (their idea of velcro-sticking their armor to the Kevlar is cute, very cute... why they don't sew in pockets, I have no idea). Don't waste your money on the Draggin' Jeans liner. Thing fits like pants made of scratchy rope. I imagine in a get off the liner is going to take a big chunk of your flesh with it. I really like my AGV Kevlar cargo pants. Comfy, more pockets and better-looking off the bike. Still have to wear kneepads, however. (Again, why can't manufacturers put in armor pockets?) http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...rgo-Pants.aspx Lastly, I've lusted after some of these jeans, they look seriously sharp: http://www.uglybros-store.com/products/MAN/AEAA0000/ Trouble is, those prices are INSANELY STEEP, and shipping to and from Asia in the event of fit issues... yeesh.

02-12-2013, 06:23 PM	#24
tjk2134 n00b Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 9	I've looked at riding jeans for a few years, i like the idea of showing up at whatever location in jeans as opposed to motorcycle protective pants. I bought very tough lined jeans, cut a slit in the back bottom hem and slipped in full shin and knee protection that wraps around to cover the front half of my shin and knee, and secured it in place. Later I inserted hip padding. They look like jeans but are super protective. I've ridden in hot hot weather and they are surprisingly not hot, I guess the cotton liner wicks away and provides a soft interior. Unfortunately crash tested 2 times, once high sided over 60mph, only broke some shoulder parts, knees and shins only grass stained and torn by barbed wire, next hit a deer on the right side. i think the padding at the knee and shins saved me from broken leg parts when the deer head hit my right shin. It pushed my foot back enough for my boot (bates 9inch goretex) to break foot peg and brake bracketry. Sore heel for a month. Ive tried lots of motorcycle pants, Motoport, Teknic, Tourmaster and others. These jeans seem to keep my armor in place better than others, looks good, has good pockets and I believe are protective. The downside is not waterproof. but after my last leak on the teknic gore tex, i think I am done with water proof claims. I will just carry rain gear. I hate stopping more than anyone to get waterproof but i guess its a trade off I'm ok with.

02-13-2013, 01:44 AM	#26
PeterW Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Gold Coast Oddometer: 1,976	Try eBay and some of the cheap Chinese/Indonsesian kevlar lined jeans. The price is about 1/2 of name brand and surprisingly, quite durable. Finish isn't as good, but I'm still getting two years wear out of them. Big advantage, more variety in terms of style. Pete

02-13-2013, 07:26 AM	#27
DAKEZ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: U-gene, OR. Oddometer: 17,983	Sliders I have several pairs of Sliders (compacc.com) They are the only ones that come long enough for Tall People. They also have the best coverage of Kevlar from what I have seen. I have not tested them as yet. I am confident it will be better than denim if I ever do. __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." — Dr. Seuss “Watch out for everything bigger than you, they have the "right of weight" Bib

02-13-2013, 07:47 AM	#28
motorat nOOb Joined: Oct 2007 Location: redwood coast, nor cal Oddometer: 540	i have the sliders also but receintly got a pair of the bilt ones at cycle gear. they fit better...the sliders have a more full fit. if you have a cg near you, they have dressing rooms so you can try them on. http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...ans/web1009966 __________________ Joe 08 Vstrom 650 abs

02-13-2013, 08:48 AM	#30
DSM8 Where fun goes to die.... Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Glendora, Ca Oddometer: 3,149	There is also this line of pants. I have a pair of just the heavy weight firehose material. It is very stout. http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/m...men/20201.aspx __________________ DSM8 - A different kind of mean SQL > SELECT finger FROM hand WHERE id=3 WWW.DSM8.whereamiriding.com

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