Hood Kevlar Jeans with Knox Knee Armour

[mbishara]

What do you guys think of this setup for around won commuting as opposed to textile or leathers? I have textile and leathers but they're a bit cumbersome for the short commutes. I just don't want to forsake safety as well because we can go down at anytime. A friend of mine went down in front of his house as he was pulling away. But going to a restaurant or something like that around town is a little bit more complicated with leathers or textile. Or are Kevlar jeans more hype than anything? If they are so then my textile over pants can come off pretty quick in front of a restaurant anyways


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[squeezer]

Well, I think you just generated a few pages of philosophical rumination on safety...

My take:
The only good gear is the stuff you'll actually wear. I wear Kevlar jeans with knee armor most of the time when I ride because I find it the most comfortable. It's unlikely it has the same abrasion protection as armored textile (which I sometimes wear) and definitely doesn't have as much abrasion resistance as leather (which I don't own). It's much better than regular jeans (which I also sometimes wear when commuting).

Many here will argue that armored leather is the safest choice. They're correct -- that's why the racers wear it. Many away from here will argue that not riding motorcycles at all is the safest choice. They're correct too. This isn't a right-or-wrong answer kind of question. The risks that come with riding -- from the gear you wear to the way you ride to the decision to ride at all -- are variable and you have to base your decisions on your own comfort zone.

Wear what makes you comfortable. Enjoy the ride.

I'd skip these, though.

[Hambonee]

What do you guys think of this setup for around won commuting as opposed to textile or leathers? I have textile and leathers but they're a bit cumbersome for the short commutes. I just don't want to forsake safety as well because we can go down at anytime. A friend of mine went down in front of his house as he was pulling away. But going to a restaurant or something like that around town is a little bit more complicated with leathers or textile. Or are Kevlar jeans more hype than anything? If they are so then my textile over pants can come off pretty quick in front of a restaurant anyways


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I wear Kevlar gear but it's the stretch kevlar....Motoport stuff

I also have a pair of Kevlar jeans...the Kevlar in those is MUCH different than my overpants and jacket. It looks to be the same stuff they mold into helmets but use multiple multiple layers of..

To be honest..I doubt it is any more effective than the cotton as it's pretty dang thin.

But as the guy above me said...the best protection is what you wear...

Bulky or not I wear my jacket and pants everywhere I go. I have kids and riding is risky enough. Got bumped the other day by a car in a trafffic circle going to work. I didn't go down(though now have a paint mark on the corner of my saddle bags...bastards! ) but it further reinforced that attitude of wearing gear...

[mbishara]

ATGATT for sure. I was trying to find an easier way than spending twenty minutes getting ready just for a twenty minute ride. But Kevlar jeans plus all of the armour might not save me that much time anyways.

I have three children of my own so the gear is very important.


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[Hambonee]

ATGATT for sure. I was trying to find an easier way than spending twenty minutes getting ready just for a twenty minute ride. But Kevlar jeans plus all of the armour might not save me that much time anyways.

I have three children of my own so the gear is very important.


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don't mean to be lectury..sorry!

I just don't know..after owning a pair..how effective the Kevlar jeans are..at least the brand I had looked questionable at best and for 120 buck rather buy some overpants...or at least add it to a fund for some

[tbzep]

I think hip armor is about as important as knee armor.  Hip pointers don't feel good.  Hip fractures definitely don't feel good.  I'm thankful I was wearing armored leathers when I went down a few years ago.  Even with the armor, my knees and hips were still sore.  I haven't looked at kevlar jeans, so I don't know if hip armor is included in the construction.  If it isn't, I'd go with some well armored textile overpants and stuff them in a bag at the restaurant.

[Papa Lazarou]

In summer I use Draggin jeans. I do have the Knox armour to go with them but I haven't been arsed to put it on yet.

[highside]

Jeans AND armor sounds like a bigger PITA than just putting on overpants, which takes about 30 seconds.

I dont think the kevlar jeans offer sufficient protection or comfort to be worth the cost.

[expatbrit]

Jeans AND armor sounds like a bigger PITA than just putting on overpants, which takes about 30 seconds.

I dont think the kevlar jeans offer sufficient protection or comfort to be worth the cost.

Part of the reason I ride in heavy jeans is not wanting to take off and stash jacket and overpants at my destination. It'd be OK if I still commuted, but I'm spoilt in that I don't have to. When I'm at a restaurant, the cinema, etc, I find having the pants ... bleh.

Getting the gear ON isn't the issue (except for a quick pop to the shops, and then I'm either changing into kevlar jeans or getting dedicated gear on anyway, so who cares). It's deal with it at the destination.

The perils of motorbike riding. As with several above, I choose to take the risk of wearing heavy, re-inforced jeans for convenience and still use the bike. It definitely increases my risk, but I acknowledge and accept that.

[mbishara]

An even better setup for the longer rides might be the Kevlar jeans below the mesh pants.

For the shorter rides the armored pro sport under garments with the Kevlar jeans...


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[tomttt]

If not wearing leather, I wear either armored tex. if very cold, or leather lined and armored jeans (Cortech DSX) when warm/hot. I have never owned or actually seen the Kevlar lined jeans, so can't comment. I realize the limits of the jeans but in 85-95* temps leather is just too hot. Just my $.02.

[mbishara]

Would you believe that my perforated leather is cooler than my mesh?

It's just that it's heavy but I do feel more protected with the Leather than anything else.


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[mxvet57]

Would you believe that my perforated leather is cooler than my mesh?

It's just that it's heavy but I do feel more protected with the Leather than anything else.

This man speaks the truth.

Stopped the leathers will be hot but when i get moving and get the air going through them i am very comfortable. I've gone down with leathers and they did there job. No damage to me. I'd rather ware down the cows skin than my own.

[mbishara]

My Hood jeans came in yesterday. At first they seemed tight until I realized that it's a higher waist line and hd to be hiked up higher than what I would usually do with my Levi's.

Still not sure if my Forcefield under armour will fit properly under the Hood jeans. I'll know more when the Forcefields do come in.

One thing for sure is that I would like to use the Forcefields if I'm riding a few miles with my jeans. Because the Forcefields have additional padding for the thighs and shins in addition to the knees and hips.

The Forcefields are very well rated during impact testing as well while the Hood jeans should be as good as you can get where it relates to riding jean abrasion protection.

I'll be more confident with that combo except for real riding days where it will be my full mesh or leather outfits, still with the Forcefields underneath because of the additionally armour that even my full riding gear does not have (Forcefield undershirt also has a full back protector in addition to shoulder and elbow protection).

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[Hotbrakes]

Haha, I thought this thread was about those armored hoodies.  

I like knee armor and jeans for around town stuff.  The kevlar jeans are great but size selection can be tricky.

[mbishara]

Update. My Forcefield pants and shirt came in. The Hood jeans came in. Individually they both look to be great products. But if worn together you better order two sizes larger for the jeans. Hood will provide me with a larger pair and will ship them to me next week.

But I do feel better protected with the Forcefield gear. Protection everywhere (spine, back, hips, shins, knees, thighs, shoulders, elbows and I must have forgotten a couple). And the padding is Knox so it should absorb well.

I'll always use them regardless of the riding gear that I choose for a specific day. It also felt cool to the body. We'll see how it actually works out in real riding conditions.


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