Draggin' jeans

[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. 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. 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

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. 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!

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.