Kevlar lined jeans

[Bummer]

Denim goes away in mere feet if you go sliding. Jeans just aren't much protection.

 

Competition Accessories and Fast Company make kevlar lined jeans.

 

The Competition Accessories' Sliders jeans are cut somwhat baggy. Not really a traditional jeans cut. http://www.competitionaccessories.com/category.cfm?Category=2021

 

Fast Company make Draggin Jeans. These have a more traditional jeans cut but seem to run a little small. http://www.dragginjeans.com/Jeans.htm

 

Fast Company also make Draggin' Shirts. These are woven mesh long sleeved kevlar shirts. They have velcro at the wrists to allow a snug fit when adjusted. http://www.dragginjeans.com/Accessories.htm

[Tom]

Has anyone ever used either of these jeans? Tom

[Guest Flash]

A mate uses them and recons that they are warmer than jeans. Have you seen the promo of the guy being towed down the race track on his backside just wearing dragin jeans.

[Bummer]

I haven't tried crashing in them, but I have had both kinds. And the shirt. I currently ride in the Sliders. I grew out of the Draggins during down time after a crash last September. I hope to fit them again soon.

 

The Sliders are lined with a felt like kevlar, while the Draggins are lined with a knitted kevlar. Both line the seat, and knees. Sliders do a section of the sides as well.

 

They are a little warmer than regular jeans because of the added thickness in the lined areas, but it doesn't seem all that bad to me. Of course I suppose I should add the disclaimer that I'm a Boiler operator, and I wear long sleeves in the summer. I don't see them being as hot as leather chaps (another disclaimer, I've never worn chaps) and unlike chaps they cover your butt.

 

The US site no longer has a video that I can find http://www.dragginjeans.com/About.htm, but the Australian site does. http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/productTesting/index.htm

 

I have no doubt they're better than denim alone.

 

I don't really know how the shirt will work in a crash either, but again, it's got to be better than a t-shirt and it's not that much warmer.

[Guest sargeb13]

I wear 'em, and really like them! For fat guys like me, they offer big sizes which are not available in other lines of jeans and riding overpants. They are expensive, however; but, the protection seems equal to leather or goretex. I don't find them any warmer than regular jeans. If anybody knows of a discounted price, let us know.

 

Michael

[juggler]

I'm might have to try a pair of these. A lot less expensive than riding over pants.

[stardbog]

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[r12guy]

I love my draggon jeans

[Bummer]

Icon Make some realy good jeans Too

 

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Aren't they just jeans, though? Nice jeans, I'm sure, but I couldn't find any listed with kevlar lining. No kevlar means no real abrasion protection, which is what I'm looking for. Even two layers of denim isn't going to last anywhere near as long as one layer of kevlar.

[CrazyHorse]

I went down with Kevlar lined gloves they worked pretty well.

[mm482]

I have two pair of the Sliders. They are what I call full cut (baggy) jeans. I am 5'6" and 235, so baggy is good.

 

Earl