buggerit Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 just wondering what other people think about kevlar jeans ive just go a pair as well as my leathers for a cooler option. Quote
acting_strange Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 I'm wearing mine at the mo as the cooler option.... Quote
RantMachine Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 I've got a pair, pretty happy with them although the knee pads have a tendency to gradually work their way out of place. Quote
buggerit Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 Glad to hear you guys rate them gonna test them out in the morning if im out. Full leathers can get s bit much sometimes! Quote
Tango Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 I've had a pair of Hood ones for a few years now.......good in this sort of weather..... Quote
Ali in Austria Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 I've tested them in anger. The Kevlar remained intact although the outer was shredded as you would expect. I did suffer some pretty nasty friction burns though which have left lasting scars. Hasn't put me off wearing them in the heat. Quote
Benn Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Burns are better than road rash! I need to get a pair for this weather. Quote
Joeman Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 seem to be a big price range of kevlar jeans...whos paid what price for good ones??? Quote
Tango Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 seem to be a big price range of kevlar jeans...whos paid what price for good ones???I got some Hood ones....they were about £100 including armour......but have full Kevlar lining.....and don't look bad for biking jeans.......I'm very happy with them..... http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/ Quote
Throttled Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 I think they are a perfect compromise for hot weather. I have not had an off in mine, but by all accounts they work, just expect them not to survive like textiles and leather may do. There are plenty from £50 to £100. I have RST ones which cost £75 and Red Route which were £100. Quote
BikerMooFromMars Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 There are plenty from £50 to £100. I have RST ones which cost £75 and Red Route which were £100. I got Red Route ones for £40 at BMF! Tho I bought mine on a skinny day methinks cos they're a tad tight for me, and a teeny bit too short!! So I tuck em in my scabby £5 biking boots. With my too-big Furygan jacket...I really need to get some new gear...!!!!!!Never had an off in them - I'd just recommend you make sure you get ones that have built-in armour too Quote
buggerit Posted July 20, 2013 Author Posted July 20, 2013 will give mine a try out tomorrow thanks everyone. hopefully wont be trying them out too much if u know what i mean! Quote
whitedevil Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 I have some red route ones and they're crap. Hardly any coverage of kevlar but they were only 30 quid from bmf. I have some hood ones now which are fully lined with para-aramid and 100 times better than my others. Check ebay as I got my hoods brand new for 45 quid. Quote
buggerit Posted July 21, 2013 Author Posted July 21, 2013 Well just went to snakes pass on mine today and weather wasnt great but I was still fairly warm. I think there a good alternative to leathers. Quote
Guest Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 I recently purchased this jeans in just £79.95 which is in good quality. Quote
Throttled Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 There are plenty from £50 to £100. I have RST ones which cost £75 and Red Route which were £100. I got Red Route ones for £40 at BMF! Tho I bought mine on a skinny day methinks cos they're a tad tight for me, and a teeny bit too short!! So I tuck em in my scabby £5 biking boots. With my too-big Furygan jacket...I really need to get some new gear...!!!!!!Never had an off in them - I'd just recommend you make sure you get ones that have built-in armour too My trousers are a bit too big for me. The sizing is crap and I some which said they were the same size were not when I tried then on. That is a cracking price for the trousers. Quote
Throttled Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 I have some red route ones and they're crap. Hardly any coverage of kevlar but they were only 30 quid from bmf. I have some hood ones now which are fully lined with para-aramid and 100 times better than my others. Check ebay as I got my hoods brand new for 45 quid. I agree the kevlar coverage could be more, it basically covers your backside and round your hips and down like shorts. What I like is the size and fit of the armour. I use the ones with the jeans for the knees and forcefield hip stuff which is huge. Quote
buggerit Posted August 17, 2013 Author Posted August 17, 2013 The more I wear mine the more im prefering them to leathers. Still wear a jacket but liking the jeans lots Quote
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