Draggin Jeans. Any good?

[sootie]

This is a good discussion, and I am reading the comments with interest.
Someone once said to me that Draggin Jeans were useless because the kevlar protection was not well enough attached to do any good - Just thought I would throw that in - I have no opinion here, and I am not looking for experience!

[Jantar]

Everything depends on the standard of comfort vs safetey that you are looking for.
On the abrasion test, denim jeans will protect you for maybe 0.5 seconds; kevlar for 5 seconds and leather for 50 seconds.
For impact protection: Denim jeans give none; kevlar jeans give almost none, and leather gives a some. Add armour to kevelar or leather and there is quite a bit.

For most of my riding I wear full leather, but in summer its often a leather jacket and kevlar jeans with soft armour inserts. The last two weeks its been a cordura jacket and kevlar jeans as my leathers are away getting repaired (new zips needed).

[gijoe1313]

I've been reading camo draggin' jeans my entire riding career (even to the extent of getting a custom matching jacket made to match the Volcano red camo pattern). Like everyone says, its the level of protection you desire - if I could get a red camo leather riding outfit, I'd go for that. As it is, it provides no wet weather protection, I do wear back protector and armour inserts (elbow/knee).

It is supremely comfortable, though you need to layer up (I seem to be immune to the cold, but most people freeze). I have tried a cheapy version, but you do get what you pay for. The first pair I had I literally wore to it was ribbons (and thus no protection provided at all!)

I've worn this gear for tens of thousands of kilometers and have not had a problem, but not riding like an arsehat and avoiding being a hood ornament means I haven't had to crash test this clobber! (and no intentions to ever do so!)

[Lozza2442]

Hey Sootie,

Just thought I'd let you know, if you want to reply to several peoples comments you can actually do this in one post.
Go through, see what you want to reply to and push the funky little button next to reply with quote. Once you're at the last one you want to reply to, click on Reply With Quote and it will take you to the normal screen, but all the peoples comments will be there.

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Churr.

[willytheekid]

Everything depends on the standard of comfort vs safetey that you are looking for.
On the abrasion test, denim jeans will protect you for maybe 0.5 seconds; kevlar for 5 seconds and leather for 50 seconds.
For impact protection: Denim jeans give none; kevlar jeans give almost none, and leather gives a some. Add armour to kevelar or leather and there is quite a bit.

+1

I like the idea of Draggin jeans...but I don't like the reality of Draggin Jeans...they are VERY limited protection.(For both impact and abrasion)
Love the camo version and nearly bought some...but the limited impact armour and the fact that they are NOT recommended for highway speed has always put me off. (I live out of town, so need highway speed protection)
But for around town commuting and lower speeds etc, great product and would suit commuters etc wanting lighter gear and still have some protection....MUCH better than wearing jeans etc (Ive seen what happens to standard jeans in a crash...nylon heats up...nylon melts...into flesh! )

Ride Safe KBers...ATGATT

[sootie]

Hey Sootie,

Just thought I'd let you know, if you want to reply to several peoples comments you can actually do this in one post.
Go through, see what you want to reply to and push the funky little button next to reply with quote. Once you're at the last one you want to reply to, click on Reply With Quote and it will take you to the normal screen, but all the peoples comments will be there.

Then you just need to write in what you want to say after each persons comments. Make sure you write after the formatting which says - [ / QUOTE ]

Once you're done, just push Preview post, check it all looks like it should and then push Submit Reply.

Churr.

Thanks Lozza,
hope the hunt for a new bike is going well.

[sootie]

if thats an issue, I see no reason whatsoever that you cant take the gear into an alterations shop, and get more vents put in. pretty easy, cut a slit, insert a zip. remember, clothing can be customised to suit your needs just as much as your ride!

Fair comment I guess, but up until now I have been reluctant to go this far. Cheers

[SMOKEU]

Are Rhino jeans sold anywhere in Christchurch? I want to try a pair of jeans on before paying for something that's the wrong size.

[SPman]

They are stouter and offer more protection than standard jeans (not everyone wants to wear full gear all the time)
They are not comfortable on a 14 hr plane trip!

[theseekerfinds]

I'm onto my second pair of Draggin Jeans (first pair wore out between my chubby thighs after 11 years) and agree with a previous poster that they are great for jaunts to the local dairy or shops etc but for a day out or a track day I wear leather or cordura. they are super comfy and I do highly recommend them. I like them because I like jeans but also because they are comfy and generously cut.

I admit I bought my first pair simply because they were aimed at bikers and the only other jeans that were as comfy were HD ones.. there is such a big range that buying some isn't an easy choice but they are great jeans..

that's my waffle on the subject :-)

[huff3r]

+1
(Ive seen what happens to standard jeans in a crash...nylon heats up...nylon melts...into flesh! )

Denim is cotton. Cotton doesn't melt, it burns and decomposes. Very unlikely to cause damage to flesh, however the road surface certainly will once the cotton has disintegrated!

[Flip]

I have a Dragin suit set and its been down the road.

It worked just fine. I did have both the elbow shoulder and knee knox brand hard armour in it at the time. The only thing I broke was my thumb which got the driver that hit me charged with careless causing.
I was wearing racing gloves at the time also.

Sure its not as good as a full leather road suit but it is much better than std jeans.

Here is a picture of me and the boss on a advanced riding course at Ruapuna. I rate Dragin with the inserts about the same as coudura, I have seen some of those coudura suits pull apart during an off.

What the fuck would I know.

[willytheekid]

Denim is cotton. Cotton doesn't melt, it burns and decomposes. Very unlikely to cause damage to flesh, however the road surface certainly will once the cotton has disintegrated!

Ahh not quite true actually.

Yes "Good" Denim jeans are Cotton, but most are actually 50% cotton 50% polyester and some (well "most" at the warehouse etc) are Cotton/Polyester...and Nylon!...and they DO "melt"

...good "test", put ya jeans on...then RUB...HARD!....if it gets buring hot...your wearing the nylon mix

[Haggis2]

Avoid highsiding at all costs with jeans.

I'll keep that in mind, thanks

[Road kill]

I was it the photo shoot when they dragged some guy down the Easton creek race track in Sydney while wearing a pair of DD's for an advertising thing.

What they never showed in the final magazine pic's was the burns on his arse

Poor bugger couldn't sit down for a week.

Think I'll stick with my leathers thanks.