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Kevlar jeans: the good, the bad and the rip-off

  • 19-05-2020 05:17PM
    #1
    Breezin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 698 ✭✭✭


    Looking for advice on kevlar jeans, as I don't want to boil now it's summer.


    As a BAB, I'm a bit sceptical about a lot of 'innovations' around motorcycles, but I think this is one that makes a lot of sense. But I'm also a bit of a tightwad, and resistant to spending a lot of dosh on brands, and some of the prices would make your eyes water. I know, you pays your money, and you want to be safe, but are there any options out there where you might not pay through the nose?

    I always feel better when I can thwart the system and get something non-brand/Chinese that works, but I realise that might be a tall order in this case.

    I've seen a lot of variety but also fakery in choices online. 'Kevlar' meaning minimal bits of lining inside and suchlike.

    Any words of wisdom and/or experience?


Comments

  • #2
    Breezin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 698 ✭✭✭Breezin


    Well I guess I should have put 'missile trousers' in the title! :D


  • #3
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,903 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    I have kevlar jeans, worn them probably 30 times id day. Then i realised these would be ****e in an accident regardless of how kevlary they are.
    So went back to my textiles.
    If your getting hot. Your not going fast enough. :)


  • #4
    Breezin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 698 ✭✭✭Breezin


    listermint wrote: »
    i realised these would be ****e in an accident regardless of how kevlary they are.


    Cheers. I've obviously dropped the scepticism ball and just assumed they would work! Maybe it is all BS.


  • #5
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,512 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    It is a bit yeah, sorry.


  • #6
    nigeldaniel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭nigeldaniel


    I have a pair of biker jeans myself but for short trips only as I do not think they would offer up much protection in the event of a slide or worse.
    Highways ll, bike jeans got them off the internet from a German bike shop.

    Dan.



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  • #7
    dubal2008
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 89 ✭✭dubal2008


    Megabikes have good Oxford pairs with hip and knee protection and made from a one layer new type of material, approx €130


  • #8
    Breezin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 698 ✭✭✭Breezin


    nigeldaniel wrote: »
    I have a pair of biker jeans myself but for short trips only as I do not think they would offer up much protection in the event of a slide or worse.
    Highways ll, bike jeans got them off the internet from a German bike shop.


    Makes sense... I wouldn't want to use them for longer trips. Just afternoon stuff/essential shopping.
    dubal2008 wrote: »
    Megabikes have good Oxford pairs with hip and knee protection and made from a one layer new type of material, approx €130


    Sounds good. Might check them out for the birthday list (don't ask :().


  • #9
    dubal2008
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 89 ✭✭dubal2008


    Hey i'm 57 this year so none of us are getting younger


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