| Author | Message | ||
     Dynasport |
I am considering buying a pair of kevlar reinforced riding jeans. I am specifically looking at the Sliders sold by Competition Accessories. Does anyone have any experience with these or other brands? I have heard the kevlar in many of the jeans is stiff and uncomfortable. If that is the case I probably won't wear them much. I'd rather not waste money, so any personal experience would be nice to hear about. | ||
| Pkforbes87 |
I picked up a pair of "Riggs". They're work pants made my Wrangler. Made of Cordura, just like a lot of textile gear. They don't have any armor obviously, but should offer ample protection when/if I find myself sliding along the tarmac. Plus I found them in the "irregulars" section at the local western clothing store for a measly $20. Still can't find what's irregular about them. | ||
| Whisperstealth |
Thanks for heads up PK! | ||
| Gunut75 |
Where else can I get em?! Quite honestly, I have no idea what a "local western clothing store" is. lol. I know I can google it; but while we're all talking........ | ||
| Dynasport |
Well, after spending a few minutes reading about the Riggs branded gear on their website, http://www.riggsworkwearbywrangler.com/Home it pretty much says the pockets are lined with cordura, the pants are made of either a heavy weight denim or a lighter weight cotton material they call ripstop. If they sell a pant made from cordura I couldn't find it. I suppose the pants might provide more protection than normal jeans, but I am not sure how much. | ||
| Whisperstealth |
The double front heavy weight 14,5oz, with cordura pockets would offer much better protection than your average levis! http://www.toughweld.com/products/4697-utility-jea n Carhartt: Style # B292: Cordura® Front Work Dungaree. Doesn't have cordura back panels thought. Still would be great as well. http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&produ ctId=125825&langId=-1&categoryId=10935 I do have a pair of: Style # B136: Men’s Double-Front Work Dungaree/Washed Duck. 12oz. I like them. Work well. More $ than the wraglers, and you can get the wranglers in 14.5oz weight. http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&produ ctId=32068&langId=-1&categoryId=10935 Carhartt Loggers: Double front 14oz http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&produ ctId=32099&langId=-1&categoryId=10935 Wrangler's seems to be less $, but just as heavy duty. Wish either one of them would make a black made in USA truckers jacket. I found one, though... | ||
| Ezblast |
I have a lot of Carhartt stuff as mentioned above but the real ticket to ultra durable is the logging work jeans made by Duluth Trading - supposed to be the toughest stuff made outside of CF - lol http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/duluth-ingenuit y/fire-hose-clothes-apparel/46014.aspx My wife bought me the presentation jacket for work - sucker will last forever - lol EZ | ||
| Sifo |
I got a pair of Sliders a couple of weeks ago. Comfort is quite good IMO. They are a loose cut which helps make them comfortable. They are warmer than normal jeans, kind of like wearing flannel lined jeans, only partially lined. I really wouldn't want to crash in these, but it's got to be better than normal jeans. It's great for times when you want to ride somewhere but really can't wear "proper" protective gear. Or it's just a better choice than riding in jeans as a normal like many do. I just got my second pair on Tuesday as a matter of fact. The sizing on the second pair ran much closer to Levis jeans. The first pair ran a bit looser. BTW, I got the standard ones not the ones that can take the armor pads. | ||
| 86129squids |
I've had at least 2 pair of jeans in regular use, kevlar reinforced HD jeans- yes, bought from my old place of work- don't know about their availability, but I wear them all the time, on and off the bikes, they're THAT comfy. Check with a good HD shop who has capable folks in the apparel dept- they should be able to source some for ya. Once had some "Draggin" jeans, they were hot and chafing, just barely tolerated wearing them. My HD kevlar jeans are 100% more comfy... | ||
| Deltablue |
I have a pair of the sliders, and they wear well, heavier than jeans, but that is to be expected. Be aware that they do run large, so if you want a good fit order one size smaller. I have a friend who swears by sliders, and bohn armor, his experience being the protection is as good as race leather for one fall. I'm good with $75 for 1 fall. | ||
| Stevedplumber |
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Leather-Chaps--pants/Xe lement-Mens-Classic-Fit-Denim-Motorcycle-Racing-Pa nts/54743.html santa brought me these, but you have to watch the sizing.they are not cut like normal jeans. smaller thru the waist and thighs so order a size up... | ||
| Reindog |
Go to American Sport Bike and support Badweb sponsors as well as the Buell community. Al and Joanne stock Draggin jeans which have kevlar. http://www.americansportbike.com/ (Message edited by reindog on June 24, 2011) | ||
| Sifo |
I should add that with the Sliders, if it's not a hot day I tend to completely forget I have my special jeans on. Yes, they are comfortable. I have my doubts about how well the armor would work in the armor version though. No doubt more protection is almost always better, but my mountain biking experience tells me that armor must he held in place quite well to be effective. Adding knee pads to lose fitting jeans just doesn't seem to fit with holding armor where it needs to be. I think they will hold armor in the hip area too, that may work fairly well. With armor I think I would be less likely to forget that I have my special jeans on though. | ||
| Whatever |
Thanks guys for reminding me how much I am missing my heavy duty Carharts...  I fell in love with them when a guy from Seattle came through Madison wearing them on his tour across the country. They never wear out and they pass the requirement of 'no jeans at work' if you are a professional who has to go down to the factory floor (probably one of the most asinine work place rules I have encountered at a client location). But now they are packed away in my storage unit in Wisconsin. Bummer. As far as comfort in super hot weather... you cannot beat cotton BDU's made by Propper... after a break in period. I started wearing these while driving cab because you have so many pockets to stash money and other valuables in if you need to RUN AWAY from some perp coming at you. They were a life saver last summer when I had to work down in some trenches while we were looking at 100+ heat index. However, they afford almost no protection at all whatsoever if you are riding in them. I have been thinking about altering some of mine with armor pockets and/ or kevlar re-inforcements. Just have not had the time or money to do it right now. I bought a pair of women's Red Route kevlar jeans recently on sale at Cycle Gear. I don't know how well they will work if I crash in them... which I hope I never have to find out... and I removed the knee armor because it was mis-placed and didn't cover the knee correctly and dug into me... but they are dark blue so they look fairly respectable, have some stretch to them and are easy to throw on for quick trips. I feel like I am riding in diapers, so they would not be great for a long trip. However, my new mesh First Gear armored pants beat all these by a monster mile... they have no stretch so I got them large enough to acommodate my love affair with Ben and Jerry's. Without anything under them or just panties on, they are going to be my best bet this summer. Yesterday I was pretty comfortable starting home in 80 + degrees and riding in a wicked rain storm.  | ||
| Harleyms |
I have a pair of the Shift lodown jeans, very comfortable and the only external clue that they aren't normal jeans is one extra seam that runs across the top of the knee On sale here | ||
| Dwardo |
I just bought a pair of Sliders. I am very happy with the fit, comfort, and quality. It is hard to say how much the kevlar would actually help in a slide, but it would have to be better than plain jeans. I previously bought a pair of Fieldsheer kevlar jeans and they are so shoddy that the pockets are coming off from me putting my wallet in them. Hard to imagine them staying together in a crash. | ||
| Ezblast |
You know - the Duluth pants are so tough, that if you can get them to fray or rip, they will replace them free, and if your not satisfied they will give you your money back - no questions. I have 6 pair of the double panel front Carhartts but the bottoms are fraying, the next sets of pants I'll buy will be Duluth - I've frayed and worn out Kicking Jeans and Tough jeans, and other CF jeans they just are not up to the task. EZ | ||
| Danger_dave |
Just remember they are a compromise. I wear them around town and for low speed work. They are better than denim and not nearly as good as leather and CE Armour. | ||
| Azxb9r |
the Duluth pants are so tough, that if you can get them to fray or rip, they will replace them free, I have a pair of the Duluth trading firehose cargo pants. They are as comfortable as jeans but made out of firehose material, which is supposed to be very abrasion resistant. If you wanted any armor or padding though you would have to put something like the Bohn armor underneath them. | ||
| Luftkoph |
Diamond Gusset motorcycle jeans 100% american made kevlar in butt hips and knees Ive had a pair for 5 years now,I buy their regular jeans for every day use also, and they last a long time.Did I forget to say 100% american made. Ive seen the Duluth stuff nice but not made in Duluth or Minnesota they don't tell you were they are made so most likely mexico. | ||
| U4euh |
Daluth Trading- Jeans made out of firehose material, lined or unlined. While I choose to only wear leather or textile on the bike, these jeans saved my hide during a snow sledding event, losing only the right rear pocket due to shards of sharp metal. I would imagine they would offer a lot more protection than just a standard pair of denims. | ||
| Whatever |
I am going to have to get some of these... http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/fire-ho se-work-cargo-pants-34505.aspx?ev3=recommended_hom e | ||
| Arcticktm |
Judging by how fast I went through the mesh sliding pants in my recent get off, a kevlar patch in jeans wouldn't give me much confidence. The multilayer armour that I had put in the First Gear Mesh pants stopped me from getting any rash. The mesh was completely gone on the knee area. | ||
| Skntpig |
+1 on Shift lowdown jeans. I just got a pair of each color. Nice and comfortable. Would buy again. Good price | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Sliders sold by Competition Accessories. Good choice. I have two pair of these. Excellent jeans. Hold up well. Good looking. They have more kevlar than most jeans in it's price range. |
