Draggin' jeans

[Dont_die_wondering]

anyone have draggin jeans/cargos? what do you think of em?
im thinking of getting some draggin cargo pants...
(couldnt find anything on em in product reviews)

i heard through family that a guy was wearing d'jeans , he was going over 100 round a bend and hit a spill of oil or something, he skidded across the road on his ass, and the only damage caused was his back pocket was ripped off.

[Highlander]

Have been looking into getting a pair of these myself. Rumour on this site is that the Shift jeans are a much cheaper but still very effective option (can't find the htread just now, will keep looking).

Check this out though....

http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/productTesting/index.htm

[Dont_die_wondering]

Have been looking into getting a pair of these myself. Rumour on this site is that the Shift jeans are a much cheaper but still very effective option (can't find the htread just now, will keep looking).

Check this out though....

http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/productTesting/index.htm cheers for the link:niceone: ill check it out now, let me kno wen u find the thread

[Sniper]

These might help matey, the links to threads

Click me 1 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=20481&highlight=Dragging+Jeans)
Click me 2 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=21181&highlight=Dragging+Jeans)

Remember, search is your friend

[WINJA]

i heard through family that a guy was wearing d'jeans , he was going over 100 round a bend and hit a spill of oil or something, he skidded across the road on his ass, and the only damage caused was his back pocket was ripped off.
HEY THAT MIGHT BE ME THEIR TALKING ABOUT , YEAH THEY WORK GREAT

[Dont_die_wondering]

These might help matey, the links to threads

Click me 1 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=20481&highlight=Dragging+Jeans)
Click me 2 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=21181&highlight=Dragging+Jeans)

Remember, search is your friend
thanks sniper :laugh:

[Highlander]

Yeah Sniper thems the threads I was thinking of.

[Dont_die_wondering]

HEY THAT MIGHT BE ME THEIR TALKING ABOUT , YEAH THEY WORK GREAT
read in one of the links, u took a 200k spill in em? O.o

[WINJA]

read in one of the links, u took a 200k spill in em? O.o
YEAH IVE HAD PLENTY OF CRASHES, WANNA GO FOR A DOUBLE?

[Dont_die_wondering]

YEAH IVE HAD PLENTY OF CRASHES, WANNA GO FOR A DOUBLE? IM TOO YOUNG TO DIE WINJA! *clings to lamp post*

[Jantar]

I haven't tried them as yet, but definitely getting some before next summer.

[Dont_die_wondering]

na, kidding.. i would but as long as you promise to break my fall..:laugh:

[Scouse]

anyone have draggin jeans/cargos? what do you think of em?
im thinking of getting some draggin cargo pants...
(couldnt find anything on em in product reviews)

i heard through family that a guy was wearing d'jeans , he was going over 100 round a bend and hit a spill of oil or something, he skidded across the road on his ass, and the only damage caused was his back pocket was ripped off.You forgot to put "Other" on your poll Reason being I have a pair of Dragin Jeans cant say I love em I also have full leathers but I use me Dragin Jeans when Im just riding around town when I go for a ride like the Coro Loop I always wear me leatherJaket and leather pants cause I tend to travel a bit faster so to sum up if You Buy Draggin Jeans yea great but for your long rides out of town get some leathers

[Coyote]

I have some Draggin Chinos that are pretty comfy but I've never tested them. When I was out dirt riding the other day in just normal jeans, when I landed on my knees, they got cut up a fair bit but the worst part was the bruising and I couldn't move my legs for a while. The Draggins will prevent any bleeding but you're still going to end up hurting.

Better than nothing of course so I still wear my Draggins on the road

[Dont_die_wondering]

You forgot to put "Other" on your poll Reason being I have a pair of Dragin Jeans cant say I love em I also have full leathers but I use me Dragin Jeans when Im just riding around town when I go for a ride like the Coro Loop I always wear me leatherJaket and leather pants cause I tend to travel a bit faster so to sum up if You Buy Draggin Jeans yea great but for your long rides out of town get some leathers
true. yea i favour my leathers too, as you mentioned, im just thinking bout em for short rides :yes:

[Dont_die_wondering]

I have some Draggin Chinos that are pretty comfy but I've never tested them. When I was out dirt riding the other day in just normal jeans, when I landed on my knees, they got cut up a fair bit but the worst part was the bruising and I couldn't move my legs for a while. The Draggins will prevent any bleeding but you're still going to end up hurting.

Better than nothing of course so I still wear my Draggins on the road you mentioned about ur knees, that reminds me, id be wearing streetbike-knee braces underneath, so should minimise the *hurt factor* i think. you couldnt move ya legs after that? ouch sounds painful

[WINJA]

IM TOO YOUNG TO DIE WINJA! *clings to lamp post*
BETTER NOT , YOUD WET YOUR PANTS MY RIDING MAKES GROWN MEN CRY

[WINJA]

i used to wear roller bladeing knee pads under my dragins , they offer real good protection

[Dont_die_wondering]

BETTER NOT , YOUD WET YOUR PANTS MY RIDING MAKES GROWN MEN CRY you ride grown men? :laugh:

[Smorg]

hahahahahaha Booo YAaaaaa

Draggins are good shit I still have scarless arse cheeks thanks to them

[WINJA]

you ride grown men? :laugh:
NO THEY DOH............

[sels1]

After sweltering in a cordura suit/pants last summer I invested in a pair of D jeans (and a mesh jacket) for this summer and found them comfortable and user friendly. My wife has a pair as well and she likes hers too.

[Highlander]

After sweltering in a cordura suit/pants last summer I invested in a pair of D jeans (and a mesh jacket) for this summer and found them comfortable and user friendly. My wife has a pair as well and she likes hers too.

At risk of hijacking the thread, what did your mesh jacket cost, and what brand did you go for?

I think the Mesh jacket and Kevlar jeans would be the bees knees for summer afternoons.

[Hitcher]

Draggins? I've had the same pair down the road twice now (Hmmm, maybe it's the jeans' fault) with narry a mark on them. Once underneath a ZRX1200R at about 60kmh (I broke its fall. Ouch) and once off an ST1300 at about the same speed. I carry a set of Columbia packable/breathable overtrou in case it gets wet. Just the go for comfortable summer riding. I recommend them highly.

Mesh jackets are good too. I've got a Shift. They have good armour in the right places, but not enough to stop collarbones getting broken...

And mesh gloves are good too. I've got a pair of Dryrider Drimesh.

[Slingshot]

Have been looking into getting a pair of these myself. Rumour on this site is that the Shift jeans are a much cheaper but still very effective option (can't find the htread just now, will keep looking).

Check this out though....

http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/productTesting/index.htm

I've heard that the Shift jeans offer only average protection from abrasion. The kevlar is weaved into the demin material rather than having kevlar cloth stiched to the demin.

[beyond]

Anything is better than ordinary jeans.
The ones with a full Kevlar lining are the best for sliding. The Kevlar stiched ones aren't as good. Ask Fishslayer who is nursing a rather nasty abrasion to one of his legs.

As the saying goes, dress for the slide, not the ride.

Me, I'll stick to leather pants with armour. Kevlar jeans are good if you are sliding but aren't going to stop shattered knee caps if you hit the ground hard, as in say a full high side.

In summer, anything that's going to save your hide AND help stop crushed or shattered bones is going to be hot, but ya only get one bod as well. Kinda like to keep mine in as good a condition as I can.

[Dont_die_wondering]

As the saying goes, dress for the slide, not the ride.

hey thats'a good one :P

[Coyote]

you mentioned about ur knees, that reminds me, id be wearing streetbike-knee braces underneath, so should minimise the *hurt factor* i think. you couldnt move ya legs after that? ouch sounds painful
It wasn't as serious as I may it sound, I could move my legs but it was painful for a while

You can get compact braces that go underneath the jeans, I only didn't get them as I didn't have the money at the time but I really should get some when I can afford it

[Dont_die_wondering]

It wasn't as serious as I may it sound, I could move my legs but it was painful for a while

You can get compact braces that go underneath the jeans, I only didn't get them as I didn't have the money at the time but I really should get some when I can afford it compact braces? good idea, are they like, alot diffrent to the street bike braces? or just easyer to use under jeans?

[Coyote]

compact braces? good idea, are they like, alot diffrent to the street bike braces? or just easyer to use under jeans?
The stuff Draggin Jeans make is pretty basic. They're just foam blocks really. Sorry, braces was the wrong word for them
http://www.dragginjeans.com/Armor.htm

This is what I've got. They've got more style but are a bit bulky
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=4558&department=208&Division=2

[Dont_die_wondering]

The stuff Draggin Jeans make is pretty basic. They're just foam blocks really. Sorry, braces was the wrong word for them
http://www.dragginjeans.com/Armor.htm

This is what I've got. They've got more style but are a bit bulky
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=4558&department=208&Division=2
i supose the draggin ones eliminate the time spent strapping braces on, but yea, your are way more stylish lol hmmmmm

[Coyote]

i supose the draggin ones eliminate the time spent strapping braces on, but yea, your are way more stylish lol hmmmmm
They look much more suave once you've torn them up on the dirt for the last 3 years :p

With the amount of gear I need to put on anyway, and extra 30 seconds for the knee braces isn't much

[Dont_die_wondering]

I came off my bike out massey at redhills. Was going about 100k in the wet and hit the ground reasonably hard.

Ripped up my rjays leather jacket on the right shoulder pretty bad as i hit there first.

Slid for quite a while to the other side of the road unfortunatley as if there had of been a car coming; game over.

No real damage to the draggin jeans apart from a slight white patch to the right knee.

Boots were pretty ripped up and my helmet was a gonna, but the draggins came out tops on it.

I had fox knee armour that fits into my boots underneath the jeans, however no hip armour. Hip was really saw for about a week.

I dont think they are as good as leather but they are definatley better than levis!

Comes down to time and place and how you think you will be riding. shit your so lucky there was no traffic coming O.o
-hip armour- good idea lol

[Dont_die_wondering]

They look much more suave once you've torn them up on the dirt for the last 3 years :p

With the amount of gear I need to put on anyway, and extra 30 seconds for the knee braces isn't much LOL so they look more "rustic"
yea convenience should never over-write safty really

[Dont_die_wondering]

You should of seen the ladies face who caused the crash, her face somewhat paled when one of the other riders told her what i do. :no: :stupid: LOL that would have been a kodak moment :eek:

[Scouse]

true. yea i favour my leathers too, as you mentioned, im just thinking bout em for short rides :yes:Well in that case they are Great go buy some

[WINJA]

I came off my bike out massey at redhills. Was going about 100k in the wet and hit the ground reasonably hard.

Ripped up my rjays leather jacket on the right shoulder pretty bad as i hit there first.

Slid for quite a while to the other side of the road unfortunatley as if there had of been a car coming; game over.

No real damage to the draggin jeans apart from a slight white patch to the right knee.

Boots were pretty ripped up and my helmet was a gonna, but the draggins came out tops on it.

I had fox knee armour that fits into my boots underneath the jeans, however no hip armour. Hip was really saw for about a week.

I dont think they are as good as leather but they are definatley better than levis!

Comes down to time and place and how you think you will be riding.
AFTER YOU GOT UP AND DUSTED YOURSELF OFF DID YOU WRITE YOURSELF A TICKET FOR RIDING LIKE A TWAT? NO....

[terbang]

Never tested mine out. Seen a couple of others that have bined in them and they all did pretty well though one of them had one leg ride up exposing a bit of his leg that sure got its share of gravel rash.
Mind you he was riding a Honda..

[inlinefour]

got draggins for the drz, but when it comes to fun on the cbr, its a full kit every time.

[Fatjim]

They're over rated. They can't get near leather and armour. Don't expect them to save your skin, they might, but don't expect it.

[Colapop]

Depends on how much fat you got on yo' ass doesn't it?

[Fatjim]

Depends on how much fat you got on yo' ass doesn't it?
Ouch .

[Colapop]

Hey, nothing personal in that big boy!:bleh:

[Timber020]

I have knee and hip armour in my draggins, but they havent been tested. One thing that does get me about the draggins is that after a few hours in the saddle that kevlar lining irritates my cheeks. Maybe Im just sensitive but riding wellington to tauranga was a little uncomfortable, even on a sheepskin.
Yeah im a wuss!

[beyond]

I have knee and hip armour in my draggins, but they havent been tested. One thing that does get me about the draggins is that after a few hours in the saddle that kevlar lining irritates my cheeks. Maybe Im just sensitive but riding wellington to tauranga was a little uncomfortable, even on a sheepskin.
Yeah im a wuss!


:)

You must have got those jeans with fibreglass batts for linings instead of Kevlar??? :bleh:

[WINJA]

I have knee and hip armour in my draggins, but they havent been tested. One thing that does get me about the draggins is that after a few hours in the saddle that kevlar lining irritates my cheeks. Maybe Im just sensitive but riding wellington to tauranga was a little uncomfortable, even on a sheepskin.
Yeah im a wuss!
SO WEAR UNDERWEAR PEASENT

[Dont_die_wondering]

- :laugh: -

[Dont_die_wondering]

They're over rated. They can't get near leather and armour. Don't expect them to save your skin, they might, but don't expect it. have you binned it whilst wearing em? with armour and all?:rolleyes:

[Pumba]

Ive been wearing draggins for about a year or three and havent tested them yet:ride:, I know a few people that have had the pleasure and reports have been good, the only complaint was the lack of armor.

I myself have been looking at updating my gear lately and for longer distance, open road riding (e.g. not around town on a summer day) I would be going with somthing that has the hard armour in it, just incase

[kickingzebra]

I got shift Jeans, and they are cheaper than draggin. Have seen a pair of them in an off, and they were sweet as. They are good, cause you can just wear them as jeans, so i wear them to work, on occasion.
Also small rides, etc, but going for a serious ride, all the gear. Just too chancy to risk it.

Apparently quasi is looking at bringing in some kevlar jeans...

Kevlar is bloody wonderful stuff, but my ideal would be a kevlar one piece entertwined with a leather one piece. Some people make them, but $$$$

[Dont_die_wondering]

Kevlar is bloody wonderful stuff, but my ideal would be a kevlar one piece entertwined with a leather one piece. Some people make them, but $$$$ that would be cool,how much $$$ we talking?

[kickingzebra]

Last time I checked there were some made in england, for 2500 pounds...
But in the life of the suits, they had only ever had one holed, and that was only through the leather, not the kevlar... the off was 270 kmph sliding, sliding, sliding... On a track in pommieland somewhere.

After that, they redesigned again, and no more holes since.

I haven't looked recently though, so will do, and post what I find.

[Dont_die_wondering]

Last time I checked there were some made in england, for 2500 pounds...
But in the life of the suits, they had only ever had one holed, and that was only through the leather, not the kevlar... the off was 270 kmph sliding, sliding, sliding... On a track in pommieland somewhere.

After that, they redesigned again, and no more holes since.

I haven't looked recently though, so will do, and post what I find. sweetneZ, should be interesting

[LXS]

I've got the Draggins Classics.. commute in them & go on long rides etc.
Very comfortable, in summer I get a tad sweaty but its a small price to pay I guess.

Came off at about 90k on the twisty backroads near Piha/Swanson, few scratch marks on right knee with a pinhole.
Right knee was as sore as a mother, with a bit of bruising.
I guess if I wasn't wearing Draggins my right knee cap would of been torn up a bit.
Might get some armour/padding to put underneath.


Good luck.

[gixermike]

got a set of draggin combats a month ago. nice to ride around in, although feel a lot more vinerable than wearing leathers, but better than normal jeans....luckily can't comment on their sliding ability.

Mike

[Fishy]

In my experience the kevlar stitched jeans (Shift,Tecknic) I would never wear on a fast open ride again. If I were to wear them they would only be for a short trip around town.

The kevlar lined jeans (Draggins) are more resistant to abrasions due to the full lining of kevlar. However they feel very bulky and heavy compared to kevlar stitched jeans.

Leather - There is no substitute.

It comes down to how much you value your skin I guess. Unfortunately I found this out the hard way and after 3 weeks I still have a wound on my leg that is about 5mm deep in places and has only just started growing skin back in a couple of places as the majority of the area is too deep.

[kickingzebra]

Are you sure the draggins have full lining? cause the ones I looked at just had kevlar panels stitched in at impact points? the difference with the shift jeans I have, is the draggins had kevlar panels on the outside of the thigh, whereas my shift ones are just arse and knees.
I could be wrong, and my research is not exhaustive!!

[Fishy]

Sorry yeah thats what I mean't by full lining. They have those kevlar panels stitched into the jeans, where the kevlar stitched ones just have the kevlar woven into the stitching and is only a % of the thread not like the kevlar panels.

My shift jeans wore completely through in a number of areas and consequently got a nasty graze up my leg. I definitely won't be riding with them on again (exept maybe for a short ride around town).

[kickingzebra]

What speed was your off? the one I saw wasn't actually too fast... Spose it all depends how you hit the road though...

[Fishy]

The open road speed limit :whistle:

[Bob]

I don't own a pair of Draggin jeans, but I do own a pair made by Hood. Same idea, ie Kevlar (though they call it Aramid as it means they don't have to pay DuPont huge royalties so they can keep down the price of the jeans) lining - I think Hood lines more of the inner.

For an idea of how good having a Kevlar/Aramid lining is, take a look at this review. In there is a separate link to the test Hood did - 1/4 of a mile friction test. (http://www.bobpickett.co.uk/bkit/hoodjeans.htm) I think the results speak for themselves.

[Rashika]

I don't own a pair of Draggin jeans, but I do own a pair made by Hood. Same idea, ie Kevlar (though they call it Aramid as it means they don't have to pay DuPont huge royalties so they can keep down the price of the jeans) lining - I think Hood lines more of the inner.

For an idea of how good having a Kevlar/Aramid lining is, take a look at this review. In there is a separate link to the test Hood did - 1/4 of a mile friction test. (http://www.bobpickett.co.uk/bkit/hoodjeans.htm) I think the results speak for themselves.
So does this exist in NZ? Certainly looks good

[NordieBoy]

Same style testing from Draggin.
But they have arse-cheeks in the jeans, not aramid cutoffs :D

http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/productTesting/index.htm

[Fishy]

For an idea of how good having a Kevlar/Aramid lining is, take a look at this review. In there is a separate link to the test Hood did - 1/4 of a mile friction test. (http://www.bobpickett.co.uk/bkit/hoodjeans.htm) I think the results speak for themselves.

Huh?.... they did a 1/4 mile friction test on a pair of jeans that didn't even have a human being inside them.

When was the last time anyones jeans hopped up out of your clothes draw (or off the floor) and went for a ride on your bike without you? Not a very good test if you ask me.

[imdying]

"To test the effectiveness of the Aramid, Hood took a set of their jeans and filled them with off-cuts, simulating the rider's weight. The jeans were then dragged down the road, replicating what happens to a biker in a slide. And the results are impressive. The denim has worn away (Hood do provide a repair facility), but the lining is unaffected."

[Fishy]

I was reading this one http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/html/dragtest.html

It doesn't mention the rider weight.

For a true test they should have made someone put them on and go and crash.

Still, it comes down to how much you value your skin I reckon. And from first hand experience I won't be riding out on the open road without leather.

[imdying]

Most design is done by simulation, and it appears the results aren't too far off the mark. Still prefer something that moo'd myself, harder to buy sports styled leather pants these days though.

[Dont_die_wondering]

i see ive missed alot of discussion, thanks for all the reply's everyone! :yes:

whats this bout a friction test without a rider? lol ill take a look at that link now..

- just a side note to all the ppl mentioning leather, im getting a new 2 peice i think, the kevlar idea would purly be for short rides or dicking around in lol-

[buellbabe]

Hmmm interesting stuff... I have done a few long summer rides recently wearing only jeans and mentioned to my buddies (who were melting in leathers and kevlar...) that i was thinking of investing in some Draggin jeans for summer riding. Both the guys seemed to think they would be just as hot as the alternatives...And after reading thru this thread I am still unconvinced... are they really cooler than Leather/ GortexKevlar???

[Hitcher]

are they really cooler than Leather/ GortexKevlar???
Oh yes. Much.

While I have a pair of leather trou, I think that leather is overrated, and I don't wear them. Too hot in summer, too cold in winter, not waterproof in the rain, no armour or pockets in them.

Draggins aren't waterproof or armoured either, but they can be made waterproof by the addition of waterproof overtrou, as necessary. And they are very comfortable on a hot day, and they have sensible pockets to hold a wallet or phone.

Cordura/gore-tex/kevlar (and their derivatives) in combination are vastly superior products to leather. They're lighter, waterproof and just as abrasive/tear resistent. They're also cheaper. And easier to wash. But not as "staunch".

[buellbabe]

So they are cooler and comfortable... well thats me sold! gonna check them out...

[babyB]

wonders how they would hold up in the 2nd or 3rd scrape down the road........i read some were there was a test done with leather & synthetic (condura?)where both were fine in 1st crash/slide but on the 2nd crash/slide synthetic started to disintegrate & leather still held. (will see if i can find the article)
so after i this about read this, my opinion was if ya go down in synthetic ya then throw them away.

am a total leather fan for total protection.
<_< but also has orina pants

[Fishy]

wonders how they would hold up in the 2nd or 3rd scrape down the road........i read some were there was a test done with leather & synthetic (condura?)where both were fine in 1st crash/slide but on the 2nd crash/slide synthetic started to disintegrate & leather still held. (will see if i can find the article)
so after i this about read this, my opinion was if ya go down in synthetic ya then throw them away.

am a total leather fan for total protection.
<_< but also has orina pants

mine looked like they had just been used in a tug-o-war with 2 sabre tooth tigers.

One crash = time for the rubbish. (depending on speed/road surface etc)

[Dont_die_wondering]

mine looked like they had just been used in a tug-o-war with 2 sabre tooth tigers.

One crash = time for the rubbish. (depending on speed/road surface etc)
yea i agree, its just like all the other bike gear, you wouldnt wear ur helmet if it was cracked, so why wear yo pants if their ripped lol

[Macktheknife]

Have been looking into getting a pair of these myself. Rumour on this site is that the Shift jeans are a much cheaper but still very effective option (can't find the htread just now, will keep looking).

Check this out though....

http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/productTesting/index.htm
I have had spills in both and found the Draggin's are the better product by far. Still hurts though!
Having said that neither one of them is better than leathers.

[Squeak the Rat]

I have had spills in both and found the Draggin's are the better product by far. Still hurts though!
Having said that neither one of them is better than leathers.
But worth a pair for the mid-summer 50kph cruise to the coffee shop or pub? I've been considering a pair for this purpose .....

[Dont_die_wondering]

But worth a pair for the mid-summer 50kph cruise to the coffee shop or pub? I've been considering a pair for this purpose .....
i concluded that they are ok for that purpose, if ya wanna be extra cautious throw some armour on underneath.
hey if you come off, either on a short trip or a long one, its still gonna hurt lol

[WINJA]

i concluded that they are ok for that purpose, if ya wanna be extra cautious throw some armour on underneath.
hey if you come off, either on a short trip or a long one, its still gonna hurt lol
CRASHES DONT ALWAYS HURT , IVE HAD A 200KMH+ CRASH THAT DIDNT HURT, I COUGHED UP A BIT OF BLOOD AFTERWARDS BUT IT STILL DIDNT HURT

[Dont_die_wondering]

CRASHES DONT ALWAYS HURT , IVE HAD A 200KMH+ CRASH THAT DIDNT HURT, I COUGHED UP A BIT OF BLOOD AFTERWARDS BUT IT STILL DIDNT HURT god u talk shit :laugh:

[kickingzebra]

Of course, you could get trainer wheels, and then not risk falling off..... LOL

[Dont_die_wondering]

Of course, you could get trainer wheels, and then not risk falling off..... LOL lol@training wheels.. might aswell get a cage! or better yet, wrap urself and bike in bubble wrap ehehe

[Fishy]

Or wrap your bike in a bubble...

[kickingzebra]

Just sucks having to pop the bubble each time you need to ride!!

[Dont_die_wondering]

:lol: that reminds me of the movie 'boy in the bubble' or whatever the fek u call it loooool
talked about those bubbles the other day, who the heck would actually DOOO that to their bike??

[kickingzebra]

I forget to wash mine given the rigours of life... bah, just ride it!

[WINJA]

god u talk shit :laugh:
IM NOT JOKING

[beyond]

Yeah, I still reckon leathers the way to go for open road riding.
Synthetics are generally one shot slides down the road and toss them at the end. I've seen the odd off and synthetics didn't look to hot and there were some nasty grazes as well. :( In fact, after an off, most people in synthetics look like they just crawled out of a rag bag.

When I've been out shooting, I've seen beefers sliding and rolling down rocky slopes, dissapearing through barb wire fences and still running and carrying on like sliding around in a thick skin is real cool fun. :)

So, if it's good enough for them and they survive in some real harsh environments, I reckon when you hit the asphalt file, you wanna good layer of that beef skin hanging around your bod.

[Dont_die_wondering]

When I've been out shooting, I've seen beefers sliding and rolling down rocky slopes, dissapearing through barb wire fences and still running and carrying on like sliding around in a thick skin is real cool fun. :)

So, if it's good enough for them and they survive in some real harsh environments, I reckon when you hit the asphalt file, you wanna good layer of that beef skin hanging around your bod. thats a good way to look at it :yes: lmao

[Dont_die_wondering]

by the looks of the poll, more ppl either havent tried em or like em compared to leathers :yes: this has been very educational :doobey:

[beyond]

You may probably find that those who like them and use them, have not tried leathers, or if they have tried leathers, find them a bit hot and therefore prefer to wear the draggins, or perhaps could afford draggins but not leathers or ..... :)

[Dont_die_wondering]

You may probably find that those who like them and use them, have not tried leathers, or if they have tried leathers, find them a bit hot and therefore prefer to wear the draggins, or perhaps could afford draggins but not leathers or ..... :) lol yep. ive always worn leathers myself, im particularly fond of my jacket :yes: its just interesting to see how many people use draggin

[DirtMad]

so - anyone know of a cheap contact to get some camo draggins/icons ?

[buellbabe]

Yeah I 2nd the above request!

[Karlyg]

Yeah I 2nd the above request!

And I third it - although I want the jeans, not the camos.

[mstriumph]

......................And mesh gloves are good too. I've got a pair of Dryrider Drimesh.

never thought i'd say this but .......... "Hey, Mr Hitcher, Sir ..... :2thumbsup ME TOO!!"
[and i loooooooooove them .. even though my bikeshop says that they've had a few returned with faulty stitching - mine are fine]

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have the 'ladies' cargo pants - they are fine but i doubt they'd be a good fit on an hourglass girly figure as the hips are sorta ... erm ... non-hourglass :mellow:

.......and i'm not planning to test their durability by comin off de bike in them any time soon ...............

[sAsLEX]

Still prefer something that moo'd myself

What about hopping aussy marsupials?!