any good deals on draggin' jeans?

[motobull]

Hey any one seen anyone with a good deal on draggin jeans or similar recently? anyplace cheapear than another?:woohoo:

[skelstar]

I got some Shift kevlar jeans for $150 (RRP $170 I think). Quite like them. Really comfortable.

[Wasp]

where from skel? i need some soon as i can afford it

[emaN]

nope sorry, got mine in UK for 60 squid...
there's some cool looking 'denim' ones now, calledTraffic..?

wow - that's all a fat lot of help to ya, innit?!

[Pussy]

Draggin jeans are a waste of time if you think they are going to protect you above 20 km/h. Don't waste your money. Better to buy something decent, less of an inconvenience than losing your kneecap

[R1madness]

Draggin jeans are a waste of time if you think they are going to protect you above 20 km/h. Don't waste your money. Better to buy something decent, less of an inconvenience than losing your kneecap
Do you speak from experiance? Or is this just something you have heard of? Do you believe non armoured leather would have protected you better? Or do you normally ride in full armour now?
I have seen a few examples of Draggin gear working well.
You can get it from Aust for $199 + freight.

[Sniper]

Draggin jeans are a waste of time if you think they are going to protect you above 20 km/h. Don't waste your money. Better to buy something decent, less of an inconvenience than losing your kneecap

Try telling that to Winja. Do a search on Dragging jeans mate and you will see that there are a few on here who wear them and have had high speed crashes and still swear by the jean.

Anyway to answer the question. I know leather direct down here does them for $275

[pritch]

I did read an article reporting on tests of the various materials from which protective clothing is made and the kevlar did not do well in the abrasion tests. A negative reference was then made to jeans incorporating Kevlar in the article.

The writer of the article was, I think, unduly attracted to bad news. While Draggin' Jeans etc won't provide the protection of good quality leather or cordura gear with armour, they have to be better than ordinary denim. They will also be way better than normal trousers, and a shitload better than shorts.

Last winter I bought a pair of moleskin jeans. These are thicker than denim but these were purchased for protection from cold rather than protection from road rash. Maybe next winter a pair of Draggin Jeans?

[Lou Girardin]

There are alternatives now, Shift kevlar jeans @ $169.00, Teknic Kevlar jeans @ $149.00. The only problem is getting them, both distributors underestimated demand and we're waiting for stock.
Moleskins make great riding pants, much warmer than denim.

[Big Dave]

Draggin jeans are a waste of time if you think they are going to protect you above 20 km/h. Don't waste your money. Better to buy something decent, less of an inconvenience than losing your kneecap

What a load of rubbish.

[Harry33]

Hi I brought some draggin traffic jeans from Cycletreads in Barrys point Rd on the North Shore last weekend for $250. Not sure if you can get them much cheaper than that. If you can, tell me!!!!
They also had the shift jeans, alot cheaper $ wise. I just didn't want a black pair:no:

They might not be the best protection compaired to leather etc but they are alittle more comfortable in the hot sun and like some members say, some protection is better than none at all.

[Pussy]

Tell that to my missus, 105 km/h crash after being taken out by a tintop, her kneecap was a 15 metre trail of mince on the road. You wouldn't know a train was up you till it blew it's whistle

[James Deuce]

Nice to see that one accident, with one particular type of injury is now the qualitative industry reference to label kevlar and denim as useless.

Nice attitude too pussy.

[Macktheknife]

I have a pair of Draggins and a pair of Shift's, I like them and have had a slide in them, they last quite well under pressure but nothing protects like armour (leather or cordura). It is also possible to get removable armour for your Draggins, I have and they are cool. I just got another pair of Draggins from Masterton a couple of weeks ago for $220, might be a bit of a hike for the price though! (excuse for a ride?)

[Sniper]

You wouldn't know a train was up you till it blew it's whistle

Sorry to hear about your missus mate. I can understand why you have your veiwpoint on them now.

[motobull]

well that started a good little debate didn't it :nya:

I took on board both sides of the argument and I think it is fairly obvious that Kevlar aint going to stop your knees getting crushed but as far as saving skin they do the job.
I actually found a pair of draggin cargo zip offs on the 'sale rack' at AMPS for $180 so I am a happy chappy.[one more pair their in a 32 and I thin one ina 30]
:wari: :nya:
cheers for your input

[Pussy]

well that started a good little debate didn't it :nya:

I took on board both sides of the argument and I think it is fairly obvious that Kevlar aint going to stop your knees getting crushed but as far as saving skin they do the job.
I actually found a pair of draggin cargo zip offs on the 'sale rack' at AMPS for $180 so I am a happy chappy.[one more pair their in a 32 and I thin one ina 30]
:wari: :nya:
cheers for your input
My wife was hit from the side as she was passing a stupid bitch on a passing lane. she was unable to recover( none of us would have), and consequently went down. It wasn't the impact that removed her kneecap, but the abrasion. For about 4 weeks the medical people were tossing up as to whether to remove her leg or not just above the knee. Through shear determination and some 11 months of recovery she got back on her bike, now armed with a decent pair of Spidi leather trou, with proper knee armour (the only kneecap she has now, can't afford another injury). On a side note to this, Annie had always been a big fan of Brian Bernard, but neither of us knew him. I phoned Brian a couple of days after the crash and explained what had happened, and asked if he would possibly be able to visit her ( she was in Wanganui hospital). Without a moment of hesitation he agreed, and was up at the hospital 1 1/2 hours later armed with a big bunch of flowers and a signed poster. This, I reckon, helped her recovery. So apart from having the nicest style of any racer- Period, he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet in motorcycling circles. And what he doesn't know about Gixxers isn't worth knowing.
You may be lucky with Draggin jeans, but if there is any coarseness to the surface you're going down on, they are as useful as a one legged man at an arse kicking party. Trust me

[motobull]

Hi Pussy , ok, I am now going to get some knee armour too, thanks for your posts and your wife sounds like an amazing and strong person to pull through that and get back on a bike.

[inlinefour]

Camo draggins, don't care if they are good or not. No point in comparing them to other gear as they are a compromise. I have been riding the TT around with shorts on, so a pair of draggins will save me alot more than shorts:nya: I got hold of a dude on tardeme who left his email address on an auction and ordered a pair as no one here does draggins:moon: If anyone wants the email address and the guy's name then PM me for the details:niceone: Cost $215 incl postage.

[pritch]

I got hold of a dude on tardeme who left his email address on an auction and ordered a pair as no one here does draggins

John, if memory serves, Image on Elliot did Draggin Jeans. You may have to climb over a lot of Spidi gear to get to them but I think they still had them last time I looked.

[inlinefour]

John, if memory serves, Image on Elliot did Draggin Jeans. You may have to climb over a lot of Spidi gear to get to them but I think they still had them last time I looked.

I went in there looking for a givi screen for the 400cc bike i had and was a tad blown away by the prices. I promptly walked out again. In saying that, it was quite awhile ago, might have changed.:corn:

[SlowHand]

well as no ones mentioned it, i got a pair from colemans at 200.

[Mr Skid]

well as no ones mentioned it, i got a pair from colemans at 200.Sheeet brufa, I's got ma' pair of jandals for way less than that. :scratch:

[Fatjim]

I had an off in draggin jeans. My knee didnt physically touch the ground as th kevlar didn't rip, but it still got a burn clean through the skin around the size of a large jam jar lid. Took about 8 weeks to heal completely. My "kevlar" jacket also ripped clean open, (i think only the labels were kevlar).

I'm sold completely on leather now, with armour.

[LXS]

Yeah I got some Draggins classic from Motomail, $239.

Gonna buy some additional armour later...

good on ya motobull, sounds like you got a good deal.

[Big Dave]

You wouldn't know a train was up you till it blew it's whistle

Not bad.

I do know they are good for up to 80. Like around the city.

[Pussy]

Not bad.

I do know they are good for up to 80. Like around the city.

Yeah, they may very well work on concrete or very smooth asphalt, at low speed, or if you accidently get your legs caught at the back of an aeroplane and get dragged on your arse down a runway. My girl's and my concern is that we would hate to see another biker go through what she went through, and I would hate to be in another guy's shoes when he sees his wife lying seriously injured on the side of the road. I've seen a bit of gore in my time, believe me, when you see that happen to your little darlin', it's not nice. WEAR GOOD GEAR

[inlinefour]

Yeah, they may very well work on concrete or very smooth asphalt, at low speed, or if you accidently get your legs caught at the back of an aeroplane and get dragged on your arse down a runway. My girl's and my concern is that we would hate to see another biker go through what she went through, and I would hate to be in another guy's shoes when he sees his wife lying seriously injured on the side of the road. I've seen a bit of gore in my time, believe me, when you see that happen to your little darlin', it's not nice. WEAR GOOD GEAR

We all take the risks and should know the consequences. Ive seen a guy in full racing leathers come off at speed. He was OK but the leathers was totalled. Ive also seen a few riders crash (stationary objects, head ons etc) and both codura & leather gear failed to save their bacon. Although there was not much that could have been done in thoses circumstances as the writing was allready on the wall. As far as pottering around town at 50ish kph, can see the draggins coping. However if I'm riding out of town on the CBR, its full kit every time.:niceone:

[myvice]

On my 3rd set of leathers, don't know if I would trust anything else...
Be good around town maybe, wifey wants a set but I'd prefer to have her in leather too.

[Otis243]

Hey any one seen anyone with a good deal on draggin jeans or similar recently? anyplace cheapear than another?:woohoo:

I've just bought some a pair of Hood K7's with armour (www.hoodjeans.co.uk) and have to say I am very impressed... but I also hope never to find out how well they actually protect in a spill !

I would also add that I never considered wearing anything other than full armour leathers on the SP1, but I have just changed it for a KTM640SM and am prepared to take the risk of kevlar jeans on the 640. I think a back protector is a must though ! :D :ride:

[zeRax]

managed to pick my draggins up for $100 completely as brand spanking new off trademe :D

[Lou Girardin]

Here's a thought. Kevlar jeans are better than denim, but not as good as armoured riding pants.
Now you decide.

[Devil]

Bought the knee armour for my draggin jeans. Feels like bloody solid stuff. MUCH better than the armour in my cordura pants. If I'm on a long trip I take the armour out of my jeans to put in the cordura ones.

Definately get the armour. $30. Bargain.