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Title: Draggin Jeans
Post by: tunnie on 13 June 2009, 17:00:10
Does anyone have them? Been thinking of getting a pair, i have some waterproof trousers at the moment, i don't ride a sports bike, its the kevlar actually any good?

Do they offer the same protection as normal bike trousers? (non leather)
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 13 June 2009, 17:02:23
If there draggin, you need to pull them up and use a belt  :y ;D
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: tunnie on 13 June 2009, 17:09:07
not that kind of dragging, interesting test methods, but not sure if i wanna trust them  :-/

(http://www.dragginjeans.com/images/Dragging3.jpg)
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 13 June 2009, 17:53:18
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If there draggin, you need to pull them up and use a belt  :y ;D


 ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 13 June 2009, 17:54:53
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not that kind of dragging, interesting test methods, but not sure if i wanna trust them  :-/

(http://www.dragginjeans.com/images/Dragging3.jpg)


...a rather extreme solution for an itchy bottom is it not? :-/ :-/ :y
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: zirk on 13 June 2009, 18:02:14
Do you mean Draggin as in dragged or drag Racing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUKzAORD35I&feature=related
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: tunnie on 13 June 2009, 18:23:54
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Do you mean Draggin as in dragged or drag Racing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUKzAORD35I&feature=related

They look like they work, i think i might get a pair  :)
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: zirk on 13 June 2009, 19:10:02
Think I might gat a pair for work. I'm aways getting my arse dragged into the MD's office. :y
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: LaserLance on 13 June 2009, 19:27:15
Yeah tunnie ,they're ideal for you on your bike . with a decent jacket and a good pair of boots you will be protected , and dont forget to wear a pair of glove's .It's amazing how many berks you see with all the gear and no gloves,human nature to put hands down when you fall .
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: tunnie on 13 June 2009, 21:32:31
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Yeah tunnie ,they're ideal for you on your bike . with a decent jacket and a good pair of boots you will be protected , and dont forget to wear a pair of glove's .It's amazing how many berks you see with all the gear and no gloves,human nature to put hands down when you fall .

Cheers, yeah i got a Dainese D-dry jacket, and some black leather boots.

One thing i do have a problem with is my arms sticking to the jacket, i wear a t-shirt underneath, but my arms sweat a bit, and its hard to get my arms out of the jacket.

Is it worth investing in a long sleeve t-shirt type thing? Maybe something runners use  :-/
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: Del Boy on 13 June 2009, 21:36:55
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If there draggin, you need to pull them up and use a belt  :y ;D
;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: mc9 on 13 June 2009, 21:42:33
Bought these because I can't be bothered to get into the full leather kit every ride but I do want some protection that's better than ordinary jeans. Also the black Draggin jeans can be worn in the office so no need to change when I get to work.

The jeans don't offer any impact protection, only abrasion (the cargo pants have pockets for soft armour, I think). I don't know how much protection they offer as I haven't crashed (and hope not to, so may never know how effective they are).

On real hot days I wear Draggins (over shorts), a Heine Gericke mesh jacket, walking boots and gloves. Easy to take off the Draggins and carry them in your backpack.

I recently read that you need protection from your feet upwards. So feet first, then legs, then torso and obviously head. Not what I would expect, but apparently ankle injuries are very common. (Just remembered that Ted Simon in his recent book described getting trapped by his ankle when he fell off on a bad road).

Cheers

mc9
Title: Re: Draggin Jeans
Post by: Turk on 14 June 2009, 02:52:19
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Yeah tunnie ,they're ideal for you on your bike . with a decent jacket and a good pair of boots you will be protected , and dont forget to wear a pair of glove's .It's amazing how many berks you see with all the gear and no gloves,human nature to put hands down when you fall .

Yep, see them pull up at the shop every day.