any good deals on draggin' jeans?

**motobull** · 13th January 2006, 19:53

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

**skelstar** · 13th January 2006, 20:12

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

**Wasp** · 13th January 2006, 20:19

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

**emaN** · 13th January 2006, 20:28

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** · 13th January 2006, 22:17

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** · 14th January 2006, 07:11

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 14th January 2006, 07:14

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 14th January 2006, 07:40

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** · 14th January 2006, 07:43

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** · 14th January 2006, 10:37

Originally Posted by 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

What a load of rubbish.

**Harry33** · 14th January 2006, 10:48

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

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** · 14th January 2006, 11:02

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** · 14th January 2006, 11:29

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** · 14th January 2006, 11:55

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?)