Draggin Jeans

**LilSel** · 12th September 2006, 21:14

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

**phoenixgtr** · 12th September 2006, 21:22

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

**beyond** · 12th September 2006, 21:22

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** · 12th September 2006, 21:26

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** · 12th September 2006, 22:34

Awesome!!!

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

I am convinced lol

**gijoe1313** · 12th September 2006, 23:27

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!)

**Lou Girardin** · 13th September 2006, 21:06

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** · 13th September 2006, 22:19

Originally Posted by 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!)

Camos are in stock at Treads , discounts for kbers too

**ruphus** · 13th September 2006, 22:55

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** · 13th September 2006, 23:16

Originally Posted by mouldy

Camos are in stock at Treads , discounts for kbers too

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

**Hellraiser** · 14th September 2006, 09:49

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** · 14th September 2006, 09:55

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

**Macktheknife** · 14th September 2006, 09:59

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

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

'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.