| Author | Message | ||
     Gregoxb |
Whenever I ride the bike I always feel exposed and vulnerable on the lower extremities. Problem is I'm not a leather guy, nor textile. Came across these jeans, they are supposed to be a full technical jean that can substitute for leather. They certainly command a hell of a price at $500. Do you guys think they are worth it? http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rokker-original -raw-jeans | ||
| Sifo |
What do they do for you that a pair of Sliders, or similar Kevlar lined jeans not do at a fraction of the price? | ||
| Britchri10 |
+ 2 on sliders. c$80.00 a throw & they are well made and do offer protection from gravel rash etc'. Chris C | ||
| Aesquire |
http://www.schoeller-textiles.com/uploads/media/Sc hoeller_Protective_ENG_02.pdf Looks like "better than denim" protection. The video claims there is Kevlar in the lining, as it's super-duper high tech blend. The company that makes the stuff says it's the midline material for abrasion. All in all, nice, and if a t-shirt and a wood box from Switzerland are important to you, then go for it. As to comfort, the fancy fabric may be much better. Kevlar jeans take a few washings to soften up. I've been seriously considering a set of Kevlar lined jeans, but for $500? The next most expensive kevlar lined jeans on the same website are half as much, and $100-150 looks like the mean. That's probably only lined in the seat and knees, though, not full lining. So, my impulse bottom line is , "really nice but too expensive" Worth it? hard to say. Could be. Any other opinions? | ||
| Sifo |
BTW, I don't see any jeans as a substitute for leather. I still see the Kevlar jeans as a step up from normal jeans. I'm sure they would be a one time use thing if I ever actually use them. | ||
| Gregoxb |
They claim 11 seconds of abrasion resistance at a 60-65mph off for a 150-180lbs rider. Water resistance, and 4 season usability. You guys buy that? Is that even impressive against the competition? (Message edited by gregoxb on December 09, 2013) | ||
| Skntpig |
I got a pair of Shift brand Kevlar lined for $50 or $60. They were on closeout and had a dark and lighter blue to choose from. They are comfortable and seem strong. Search around and you might still find them. | ||
| Dcc46 |
a little less expensive option with full coverage http://leananglejeans.com/ | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Leather, I'm still here, my skin's still intact, nuff said. | ||
| Sparky |
Aerostich has heavy duty denim Protekt jeans with removeable TF armor knee pads & cotton-lined 500 cordura like nylon in knee & seat areas for $117. They also have a lighter duty type of riding pants for $30 less, Arborwear canvas pants, which accommodates the same armor knee pads as mentioned above. Both of these are made in America which means a lot to some folks on this board.  | ||
| Nm5150 |
Bohn armor ? | ||
| Ezblast |
I like my Duluth Firehose logger pants - they have done fine by me. EZ | ||
| Jb2 |
Diamond Gusset Jeans - American Made http://americangusset.com/defender_page Duluth - Made in China | ||
| Kcfirebolt |
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-jeans/rokke r-jeans/review.htm | ||
| Ezblast |
They had to use heavy duty sheers to cut the Duluth off - lol EZ | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
I wear Brosh jeans. They are Kevlar lined at the knees and butt. I bought the optional knee pads. http://www.brosh.com/Default.asp?sType=0&PageId=92038&ProId=415865 Fortunately I have not crash tested them yet, but they are easy to wear and look more or less like normal jeans. They cost $65 plus shipping. Seems like a better deal than the Original Rokkers.  | ||
| Whisperstealth |
Are the Brosh's made in Israel or is that just where they are headquartered? | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
I just assumed they were made in Israel, but just out of curiosity, I took a look at them, and I can't find any country of origin label on them, so I really can't say. |
