Draggin jeans?

[Bob]

An alternative are the ones made by Hood. Hood make to measure, so the fitment should be right.

I have reviewed both their jeans and trousers:

Click here for the jeans review

Click here for the trousers review

Hood can be fitted with additional armour. They do ship overseas from the UK.

Hope this helps.

[Katman]

AGVSport and Teknic also do a similar product. Forbes & Davies also do a brand called Hardas.

[Joliet]

Thanks for your input everyone I knew I could rely on KBer's to help me out

[Joliet]

An alternative are the ones made by Hood. Hood make to measure, so the fitment should be right.

I have reviewed both their jeans and trousers:

Click here for the jeans review

Click here for the trousers review

Hood can be fitted with additional armour. They do ship overseas from the UK.

Hope this helps.

They sound quite good. It's nice to know there are alternatives out there!

[Sparky Bills]

I have personally seen the Draggin Jeans work.
And recommend them to everyone.

[Joliet]

I have personally seen the Draggin Jeans work.
And recommend them to everyone.

cheers. The ones on trademe didnt meet the reserve but I did bid on them .. hopefully the lady will be kind enough to offer them at a fixed price

[Hanne]

I have a pair of the 8s, usually an 8 in jeans but found the draggin' ones were bigger than usual sizes. They are thicker too and I don't actually find them particularly comfy because the kevalar lining makes them feel quite different to regular jeans and also they are prickly!
Then again I am VERY fussy about jeans and I know some people like their jeans looser... as for height, if you get draggin' jeans they will def need to be taken up as I am about 5'5 or so and mine are down to my heels.
haven't tried any other brands though, might be differnces there.

[georgie]

My mate talked me into buying a pair (I thought that they were kinda ugly and high wasted - I'm so vain!). I have, much to my suprise, worn them quite a lot - but not since the weather turned to crap... Soggy jeans are not fun.

The Kevlar bit around your knee is quite big, so I would think it will suit most heights. I'm 5'4 and they are a couple of inches too long for me, must get around to taking them up...

Anyway, i'll get to the point now - they have gotta be better than regular old jeans if you come off the bike, and it's nice to go places and not make the horrible codura swishswish sound when you walk, BUT I still think they are a bit ugly (mine are anyway - maybe shoulda tried more styles on), not waterproof, and offer way less protection in a crash than 'proper' motorcycle pants.

My 2 cents

[Quasievil]

I will do deals on Ladies Kevlar sliders at the moment for $150.00

These are the same spec as those mentioned before ie

Soft Kevlar (in all the right spots)
Double stitched
12 oz denium
etc etc

Check them out here

http://www.quasimoto.co.nz/products/?product_id=25

need to move them out as got different stuff coming in.

cheers

[heyjoe]

Haha I did think of doing that .. anyone know any stores in ChCh that stock womens Draggins? ..

Hey there Joliet,

Here's another guys comment.

There are a few shops in CHCH that stock Draggin jeans but I have found most of them stock just a few of the different types and that makes it hard to do as Drider87 said in Post #2 suggested. The best shop for the Draggin jeans and other Draggin pants incl cargoes range that I have found is Leather Direct on cnr of Columbo & Tuam St. Their stuff is located nearer the back of shop on shelves near the changing rooms area. I would suggest this would be the best place to try them on to see how the fit/look. I find you do notice the extra layer of kevlar in the jeans as you move about and sit but it isn't a bother and is soft to the touch.

I have a pair of Draggin Traffic style jeans that have the faded blue jean look. I find them reasonably roomy and I use them for around town mainly. I wear leather pants for more serious riding out of town.

Hope this helps.

[Joliet]

My mate talked me into buying a pair (I thought that they were kinda ugly and high wasted - I'm so vain!). I have, much to my suprise, worn them quite a lot - but not since the weather turned to crap... Soggy jeans are not fun.

The Kevlar bit around your knee is quite big, so I would think it will suit most heights. I'm 5'4 and they are a couple of inches too long for me, must get around to taking them up...

Anyway, i'll get to the point now - they have gotta be better than regular old jeans if you come off the bike, and it's nice to go places and not make the horrible codura swishswish sound when you walk, BUT I still think they are a bit ugly (mine are anyway - maybe shoulda tried more styles on), not waterproof, and offer way less protection in a crash than 'proper' motorcycle pants.

My 2 cents

Mm yes, I can imagine other types of motorcycle pants would give better protection, but at a max speed of 70 on my little RD50 then I don't think I'll do as much damage, as say, someone whos cruising at 120. *she hopes*

I tried some on yesterday and the knee squares sit over my knees .. just. But when I bend my knees in them like I'm sitting on a bike then they cover them fine.

Cheers for your 2 cents

[Joliet]

Hey there Joliet,

Here's another guys comment.

There are a few shops in CHCH that stock Draggin jeans but I have found most of them stock just a few of the different types and that makes it hard to do as Drider87 said in Post #2 suggested. The best shop for the Draggin jeans and other Draggin pants incl cargoes range that I have found is Leather Direct on cnr of Columbo & Tuam St. Their stuff is located nearer the back of shop on shelves near the changing rooms area. I would suggest this would be the best place to try them on to see how the fit/look. I find you do notice the extra layer of kevlar in the jeans as you move about and sit but it isn't a bother and is soft to the touch.

I have a pair of Draggin Traffic style jeans that have the faded blue jean look. I find them reasonably roomy and I use them for around town mainly. I wear leather pants for more serious riding out of town.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, I was going to check out Leather Direct but we ran out of time in the parking lot but I did try on a pair in the Harley shop and they fit ok.

[BuFfY]

Reading through the posts, I had a different experience with them. I found they were a smaller fit than my normal jeans (and I have quite a lot), and they were a horrible cut on me.
I am used to a more "modern" cut I guess, and they did attempt that, but I really don't think I would be comfortable wearing them around. I found that the "boot cut" was more of a straight leg, and were a very strange fit. Tight in some places but really really baggy in others. And as others said, they gape a bit at the back, but I suspect this is due to the height of the waist.
I really do suggest looking around at the different brands, a lot have been offered here, and I really need to do the same.
You being shorter, you might find the cut of them make them much bigger on your thighs, but I am not sure of your body shape.
I am very fussy with jeans and can't wear uncomfortable ones at all, especially on the bike.

So best of luck with the hunt, and let me know what you decide on because I really need to invest in some of my own

[jrandom]

I found they were a smaller fit than my normal jeans...

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[Joliet]

Reading through the posts, I had a different experience with them. I found they were a smaller fit than my normal jeans (and I have quite a lot), and they were a horrible cut on me.
I am used to a more "modern" cut I guess, and they did attempt that, but I really don't think I would be comfortable wearing them around. I found that the "boot cut" was more of a straight leg, and were a very strange fit. Tight in some places but really really baggy in others. And as others said, they gape a bit at the back, but I suspect this is due to the height of the waist.
I really do suggest looking around at the different brands, a lot have been offered here, and I really need to do the same.
You being shorter, you might find the cut of them make them much bigger on your thighs, but I am not sure of your body shape.
I am very fussy with jeans and can't wear uncomfortable ones at all, especially on the bike.

So best of luck with the hunt, and let me know what you decide on because I really need to invest in some of my own

Yeah it's sounding like I'll definitely have to shop around. I guess it'll be better to have a look in shops where I can try them on rather than ordering them online, even if it would end up cheaper to get them on Trademe. The hunt commences! And I'll definitely let you know how I get on