Draggin Jeans

[LilSel]

Just wondering what everyones take on Draggin Jeans are.
Experiences? good/bad etc?
Am thinking of getting some (with aditional armour) for summer.

Some insight or recommedations would be fab :D

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[phoenixgtr]

They're not bad. I've had a pair since I started riding and they've been really good. Real comfy and a bit thicker than your average jeans.

I crashed in mine a month or so back. At about 50mk/h, and they we all sweet. Saved my skin. The only place I really lost some skin was on my ankle cause they rode up and I wasn't wearing my boots at the time :Oops:

[beyond]

They are a lot better than jeans for sure. Draggin jeans have really good abrasion resistance and hold up well in slides. The lack of armour is the only draw back if you hit the road hard, especially if you land on joints. BUT, you are addressing that issue with added armour anyways.

Not water proof, do get hot in summer, but what doesn't. They have a habit of riding up your leg in a forward slide, which can get nasty on the meaty regions. make sure they are well secured into boots etc.

[trumpy]

Had mine for about nine months now. They are not cheap but are well made and probably the most comfortable jeans I have owned.
I only use them on the bike around town, elsewhere I use my leathers (or corduras if its raining). I often use them for casual wear even if not riding.

[LilSel]

Awesome!!! :D

Thanks for your input guys!!!... Sounds like I shall be investing in some very very soon :yes:

I am convinced lol

[gijoe1313]

Crikey! They come in camo colours as well? Sweet! I can don it so I can match my moniker! Gijoe! And knowing is half the battle!

Thanks LilSel, when you get yours can you ask if they got Camos? I'd get a pair in a flash (wotta plonker I am, too much dosh and not enuff sense!):Punk:

[Lou Girardin]

I prefer the Teknic or Shift kevlar jeans, they're cheaper and more comfy. But Ixon are bringing out some cool fabric jeans with knee armour and hip padding.

[mouldy]

Crikey! They come in camo colours as well? Sweet! I can don it so I can match my moniker! Gijoe! And knowing is half the battle!

Thanks LilSel, when you get yours can you ask if they got Camos? I'd get a pair in a flash (wotta plonker I am, too much dosh and not enuff sense!):Punk:
Camos are in stock at Treads , discounts for kbers too

[ruphus]

Got mine off trademe. Only had to wait about 6 weeks for them to arrive.....

Next time it'll be quicker to go to a store.

[gijoe1313]

Camos are in stock at Treads , discounts for kbers too

So where is this Treads outlet? Discounts? All good! Need info! :mobile:

[Hellraiser]

I've got a set of the shift jean which i have had a zip added to so that i can zip my jacket to them, they are really comfy

[sels1]

Both the pillion and I have a pair - ideal for summer cruising

[Macktheknife]

So where is this Treads outlet? Discounts? All good! Need info! :mobile:

'Treads is better known as Cycletreads, can be found in Barry's Point Road in Takapuna. Leave yourself plenty of time to look around, they have heaps of cool stuff, well worth the trip.

Personally I prefer the Draggin to the Shift jeans, I have unfortunately binned in both and I find the Draggins much better, especially with the extra armour.

[Hillbilly]

Here's one of the newest ads for Draggins:

[gijoe1313]

@Hillbilly

Hehehe you must be reading my mind...duh damn, I do likey the red ones! Must get off to 'Treads so I can peruse their offerings!

[Steam]

Does anyone know where to get that yellow kevlar stuff they sew in? I have a project in mind, modifying a funky 1950's leather motorcycling jacket to be a bit safer in a crash. Fire-poi users get it in strips, but I've not seen it in proper sizes.

[toymachine]

lol @ coloured camos

Though i'm thinking a pair of regular jean looking ones could be good for more regular rides, can wear them around at the destination and still feel like you've got protection on the ride...

[gijoe1313]

I did a quick trek to 'Treads today before I went to Kaiaua - saw the camo jeans but they didn't have molten red! :mellow: Squizzed at their offerings and then went to check out Baron's.

Ah well, looks like I'll have to wait a whiles before I get my red draggin's!:yes:

[kiwifruit]

they have gotta be better than normal jeans,
i wouldnt wear them as "protection" tho.

[Motig]

Yes your right, you cant beat condoms.:innocent:

[Dafe]

I love them, they're comfortable as!

However, I have my own little rules, that if I'm wearing the Dragon jeans, I don't push the bike at all.

Dragons = Cruising only. I think they're ideal for commuting or riding two up.

[LilSel]

I got a pair today :D yay!!
went to the motomail outlet store.. $109!!
they have a few there but they are going out the door quick.
seconds that... bugger me... I wouldnt have even noticed.
the lil yellow dot shows why they be a second.. pair I got had a small black mark on the end of one of the legs... like.. right at the bottom... fine by me as im a short ass n have to take them up a lil bit anyway :D woop woop..

GiJoe... I saw you on St Lukes Rd at the lights just past western springs rd.. Tootled in the cage but dont think you saw me lol.

Glad I stopped in there for half n hour on my whole one hour off training!! (which included getting from Panmure to Lincoln rd!!) Was thinking I wouldnt have a chance to get any till back from overseas mid nov!! *dance* yay!!

ok...:done:

Yay!! Oh and got some summer gloves too :D more yay!

Oh and after training... a new tattoo... on wrist... ouch...
(stuck in the cage for the next few days anyhow.. will be interesting when put me gloves on again lol)

[trumpy]

Does anyone know where to get that yellow kevlar stuff they sew in? I have a project in mind, modifying a funky 1950's leather motorcycling jacket to be a bit safer in a crash. Fire-poi users get it in strips, but I've not seen it in proper sizes.

How much do you need? I may have some left. Can't remember whether we used it all in a project earlier in the year (old age has poked some holes in my memory banks). PM me with your size(s) and I will be able to tell you if we would be likely to have had anything that size left over...........then to find the box!!??

[Steam]

How much do you need? I may have some left. Can't remember whether we used it all in a project earlier in the year (old age has poked some holes in my memory banks). PM me with your size(s) and I will be able to tell you if we would be likely to have had anything that size left over...........then to find the box!!??

Excellent! I'll measure up, I need to do that anyway, and will get back to you. No troubles if you can't find the box. Thanks