How good are Draggin Jeans?

**Duke girl** · 13th April 2009, 19:28

For all of those riders out there who ride with Draggin Jeans on and have had a minor accident on their bike while wearing them, I am wanting to know how well do they hold up?
And are they worth spending the money on, or are you better of spending a bit more towards a new set of Leathers?

**roadracingoldfart** · 13th April 2009, 19:40

I saw a guy last Sat on a Hyabusa and he had the dragons on . From what i saw of his riding skill

i think it will only be a matter of time till he can tell you what they are like.

**Elysium** · 13th April 2009, 19:47

Some people who have binned while wearing the jeans and the results were not good while others say they work. Seems to be bit of a debate still going on on those jeans.
You think because the have bike mag advert space that they must have been professionaly tested, but then again some people are saying they don't work even at low speed bins.

Anyway in my opinion I will never buy clothing like that if I want to be protected, that's what proper leathers/Cordura gear are for.

**aahsv** · 13th April 2009, 20:22

Draggin jeans look good and they probably wont rip in a minor accident, but they're no substitute for armour protection (but you'll still look good on the way to hospital)

**Rob Taylor** · 13th April 2009, 20:24

Dont muck around,buy leather.Skin is hard to come by ,OK....

**Chooky** · 13th April 2009, 20:25

They are better than Levies, but not much better....

**James Deuce** · 13th April 2009, 20:26

They're better than Cordura but not a patch on leather.

I've crashed in them and walked away without a mark. Others have managed to remove limbs. It's all luck if you ask me, but then I'm weird and try not to crash.

**Pussy** · 13th April 2009, 20:33

Originally Posted by Rob Taylor

Dont muck around,but leather.Skin is hard to come by ,OK....

DEAD BLOODY RIGHT!

Gassit Girl used to have a left kneecap, once

Wear a pair of boardshorts, they'll protect you as much as Draggins

**aahsv** · 13th April 2009, 20:40

This dude was wearing Draggin Jeans today - he said the jeans came out ok....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=97068

**Jantar** · 13th April 2009, 20:44

Draggin or any kevlar jeans are just one step up from no protection at all. They are better than just wearing denim, but will only protect against minor abrassions. They won't protect against broken bones or soft tissue damage.

Now, I have 3 pairs of kevlar jeans. 1 pair of Technic and 2 of Hardas. They are great for short rides on hot days, but any serious riding on the highway and I'm in full leathers.

**Hitcher** · 13th April 2009, 20:47

Draggins are great. They're comfortable and will keep your skin on your body in the event that you part company with your motorcycle. For summer and tween seasons riding, they are hard to beat. No amount of armour or cow skin will stop bones breaking.

Anybody who says otherwise probably thinks that armour defies gravity and that flouro vests save lives.

**helenoftroy** · 13th April 2009, 20:51

Originally Posted by James Deuce

They're better than Cordura but not a patch on leather.

I've crashed in them and walked away without a mark. Others have managed to remove limbs. It's all luck if you ask me, but then I'm weird and try not to crash.

Agreed!!

Have crashed on DR and caused cartilage damage to a knee(pants came off unscathed),BUT I always wear knee armour with mine

Find my cargo Draggins incredibly comfortable in both really hot or cold conditions,Usually wear Leather but like my Draggins as another option sometimes....

**James Deuce** · 13th April 2009, 20:58

Yes, thanks to Gubb I have knee armour which works really well. Glanced off an opening door one morning and seriously didn't feel it. Knox armour is very clever stuff.

**Quasievil** · 13th April 2009, 20:59

Dont trust em personally, had a slow bin in my brand (qmoto) they got a hole in them but the scary thing was the friction burn on my knees..................we dont sell them anymore.

Im shocked to see some new style ladies kevlar jeans in a low cut hipster, to me thats criminal !
http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/products/jeans/minx.htm

nice arse tho !!

buy whatever you like but until you see racers wearing jeans stick to leather.