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#1 ·
I'm looking for some advice from those of you who have experience with some of the Kevlar lined jeans. What do you have and how do you feel about their comfort and protection.

I have a pair of the AD1 pants from AeroStich but I'm looking for something for short trips that is a little more convenient but still offers some protections. CE knee pads that are easily removable would be a plus.

Aerostich - They make a pair with externally accessible knee pockets but just a double layer of denim in the critical areas, no kevlar.

Sliders - Kevlar and some type of knee pad attachment, not sure how it works.

AGV - Just released a new model "Corsica" that has Kevlar and was supposed to have knee pad pockets but does not.

Bull-It - Can't find much more than a youtube video. Look nice but I'd like to know details, price, and where to get them.

I know there are a lot of others out there (Draggin, Joe Rocket, etc) but I also need to be able to get them in a 32 or 34 inch waist and a 36 inch length which is where the problem lies.

Any help or advice is appreciated.

Mitch
 
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#5 · (Edited)
I'm looking for some advice from those of you who have experience with some of the Kevlar lined jeans. What do you have and how do you feel about their comfort and protection.
I have some which I wear sometimes in warm weather (with Knox strap on knee armor underneath). But I think the protection of them and most kevlar lined jeans is poor. The kevlar blend reinforcement may (or may not) have sufficient abrasion resistance, but from what I read, the seam burst strength and the integrity of the garment is really poor on many of them. Also on many the coverage is insufficient: many don't cover the side of the leg. Knees and butt isn't enough if you're sliding on your side.

There are a few choices now in CE rated jeans. There's even a pair that's CE level 2 rated which means it passes a higher safety standard than most leather riding pants.
http://bull-it.com/

For CE level 1:
http://www.drayko.com/
I think these are the Australian Draggin Jeans rebranded to sell in the USA (which has its own Draggin Jeans).
 
#7 ·
AGV - Just released a new model "Corsica" that has Kevlar and was supposed to have knee pad pockets but does not.
Knee pad pockets aren't necessary. If you're wearing jeans on the moto, you probably want to be dressed in regular clothes. With the knee armor in the pockets they may hang funny and look odd when you're off the bike. And the knee armor won't be as secure as strap on knee armor anyway. So I wear that under the jeans.

Wearing jeans with the armor in pockets can be sort of like giving up safety for style and getting neither.
 
#8 · (Edited)
I really like the Sliders. Good reviews and not a ton of money. I bought a second pair and ride with them all the time! :thumb:

They run two sizes too big and have plenty of room. :thumb:

Knee armor you have to order seperate which was great for me as the armor bothers my knees. The pant has a knee pocket. :thumb:

I don't know one thing about the other pants.
 
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Would these work for you?

http://www.aerostich.com/clothing/clothing/jeans-and-pants/aerostich-protekt-riding-khakis.html

I also sent AeroStich an e-mail asking them how they felt about the abrasion resistance of the double layer denim in the seat of their Protekt jeans and if they had ever considered adding a Kevlar or similar material between the layers for added protection.

I really like that their knee armor is removable from the outside. I'm just looking for a little added protection for those trips out for dinner, movie, etc. where I can just walk in when I get there. These would be great because I could just quickly pull the knee armor out.

I may have to take a ride to Stich as soon as the snow is gone and look at them in person.

Mitch
 
#11 ·
Yeah, if I tried to wear work pants I'd catch a big old squishy bug on the way in to an important meeting.
 
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#20 ·
I have 2 pairs of SLIDERS 4.0 KEVLAR, one jeans, the other cargo, and I love them. I chose them over the other brands because of the wider area of protection, more kevlar lining. Thank goodness I haven't had the need for them so far. They have mesh compartments for optional knee paddings which I also bought, but decided early on not to put them on as the pants themselves are loose fitting and on impact the paddings might move around and not provide the intended protection. Instead, I wear the SHIFT knee/sheen guards under them.

webBikeWorld did a review of the SLIDERS recently and here's the link:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/sliders-kevlar-cargo-pants/

Also, at competition accessories- I saw a video of these pants wherein they describe the features of the pants. here's the link:
http://www.compacc.com/p/Sliders-Kevlar-4-0-Cargo-Motorcycle-Riding-Pants-Seasonal


I hope this helps.
 
#22 ·
Even though I own a couple of pairs of motorcycle pants I managed to crash and slide last fall wearing only reg. jeans on my legs. I can now say with certainty reg. jeans offer no abrasion protection. I'm not sure I would have been any worse off wearing shorts. I won't be making that mistake again. In contrast my jacket, gloves, etc. offered 100% protection.

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#24 · (Edited)
Well I keep searching, but I still can't come up with one great pair that I can get in a 34x36.

I like the AeroStich jeans but still not sure how I feel about the double layer of denim on the back side.
http://www.aerostich.com/clothing/clothing/jeans-and-pants/aerostich-protekt-jeans.html

Sliders look like they might be the way to go and just live with internal armor pockets
http://www.compacc.com/p/Sliders-Kevlar-Motorcycle-Riding-Jeans-4-0

Draggin Jeans also look like they might work out and just accept internal armor.
http://www.dragginjeans.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=JEANS_01

Bull-it jeans look very nice and the CE rating gives them some added credit but I can't find much out about them. I'd like to see a reasonable video on them and a dealer in the US
http://bull-it.com/products/covec-laser/indy/

The Hood Jeans look nice but again I'd like to see some more info, inside-out photos, US dealer, etc.
http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/acatalog/k7-motorcycle-jeans-mens.html

Rhok jeans have the added sliding protection and externally removable knee armor but are only available in a 32" inseam.
http://www.rhok.com.au/jeans.htm

There are a ton of other companies that do 32 and 34 inch lengths but that doesn't so me any good so I haven't even looked into them
http://www.revzilla.com/search?query=kevlar+jeans&x=56&y=21
http://motorcycle.motorcycle-superstore.com/search#w=kevlar+jeans
http://www.drayko.com/mens-drift.php

I'm still waiting for a reply from AGV as to why the removed the internal pockets from the new Corsica.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/agv-sport-corsica-kevlar-jeans

Good thing it's still snowing and I won't need them for a bit yet.

Mitch
 
#27 ·
I'm going to put my vote in for Kyrano C6 jeans.

they are not Kevlar, but Taramid? or something? lined on the inside. soft, but very rugged. the impact protection is light and durable too. $190 to get a pair to the US, and they cut the length to size. I'm 34x34 and a bit snug, but they stretched to fit well. long enough when legs are bent on the cycle. very happy with my pair. get away with wearing th at the office.


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#31 ·
hip pads are in pockets, knee pads are Velcro. Bag Messenger bag Jacket Jeans Pocket
pads are very flexible, like warm taffy, but I'm confident they'll absorb a moderate impact.

Taramid stuff is yellow weave fabric on the inside of the jean Khaki Beige Textile Wool Pattern
covers the butt, outside seams, and legs to below the knee.

waist fit is snug in my opinion, though maybe I'm just getting older, i would call them boot cut. length is exactly what I wanted.


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#35 ·
I still have not heard back from AGV regarding the change to their new Corsica Jeans ...

I did however hear back from AeroStich regarding their Protekt jeans:

"The Protekt jeans that we currently have in stock are made with an underlayer of 600d nylon so the seat and
knee areas have a layer of denim and the 600d nylon which is the same material our AD1 pants are made of."

Given that they are local and have externally accessible knee pad pockets I'm going to take a rider over and look at them (if it ever stops snowing). If I don't like them, the Kyrano C6 will probably be my next choice.

Mitch
 
#37 ·
I consider Kevlar jeans minimum protection. Great for riding around town at 35 mph and below.

Keep in mind that Kevlar degrades in UV so they only have maybe a 5 year life from date of manufacture before they start breaking down and lose their strength.

I also have ICON field armor leg and knee protection.
 
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