Dealing with your gear? Not looking like a Newb?

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blair · #21 Unread post by **blair** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:11 pm

is there any data on how much more protective these draggin jeans are?

Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:22 pm

This is from the Australian web site. Its not actual data like you requested but you can watch someone get pulled behind a dragster wearing the jeans.

http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/download ... aggins.wmv

Justice75

spin · #23 Unread post by **spin** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:32 pm

the minimal gear is NOT for looks but for comfort.

that is my main point here, i dont care what i LOOK like (really, even though i said that in my post) it is more how i feel. wearing a huge leather in the summer.

blair · #24 Unread post by **blair** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 3:20 pm

spin wrote:it is more how i feel. wearing a huge leather in the summer.

If it's really hot, like above 100, it can actually help you feel cooler.

If it's only in the 80s, it will reduce the wind-chill.

In between, you're just going to feel normally warm anyway.

But if you live in a humid place, it could get uncomfortable.

slimcolo · #25 Unread post by **slimcolo** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:26 pm

In heat there is yet another factor. The risk of heat exhaustion/stroke and de-hydration are greatly increased due to protective gear inc. helmets. (especially dark colours) When does protection from heat become more important? If your judgement may be impaired it may be safer to go without protective gear till temperature cools.

Nibblet99 · Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:18 pm

1 tip.... Ask the gym nicely

If they have a reception area, they may well be nice enough to put your helmet and bulky gear behind the desk, or somewhere sensible (be sure to just mention "please make sure the helmet doesn't get knocked about, and is placed right way up"

Duffy · #27 Unread post by **Duffy** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:12 pm

anarchy wrote:quick search on google reveals draggin jeans...

basically, they're kevlar lined jeans for extra protection...

oooooooooOOOOoooh, so Draggin is the brand name. I see, and from the picture from the site I see the added protection. Thanks.

talldude · #28 Unread post by **talldude** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:52 pm

"Kevlar® fabric lines the knees and seat of our jeans, providing superior protection where the motorcycle rider most needs it."

I looked into the Draggin Jeans too. One thing I found is that the Kevlar is only in the knees and seat of the jeans. To me, that says: I better only land on my knees or butt in a spill because anywhere else and the kevlar portion could rip off and not give me the protection I need anyway.

Another option is the Air Mesh Kevlar gear from Cycleport. I did a lot of research on it before deciding to place my order. Even got a few fabric samples and put one through hell to see if it really did have the tear strength they said it had. I was impressed, very impressed.

pigsbladder · Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:05 pm

I wear a tourmaster pivot 2 jacket. It has vents you can open through the arms, chest and back to allow air flow. It works pretty well. I really don't want to wear leather, I don't like it. I have an Shoei RF1000 helmet that I wear which you can open and close vents to allow air circulation. I've ridden in 90+ degrees here in AR and when I'm not moving it's really hot, but otherwise it's just fine.

Helmet
http://www.shoei-helmets.com/road/helmets_road.aspx?h=3

Jacket
http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product ... =231&cat=3

I constantly get weird looks from all the old guys riding in their t shirts and cap on backwards. I'd rather people look at me funny than risk what they're risking.

spin · #30 Unread post by **spin** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:37 am

pigsbladder wrote: I constantly get weird looks from all the old guys riding in their t shirts and cap on backwards. I'd rather people look at me funny than risk what they're risking.

well said.. thanks