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(03-03-2014, 10:17 AM)GUNFTR_imp Wrote: I would recommend a size up. I wear a 34 waist in Wranglers which has plenty of room and the 34 I got in the firehose jeans was too tight to fit on my best day. Granted that's not the exact model of jeans you are talking about, but I am assuming they use the same sizing. I agree that the material seemed very stout.
I've pretty much given up on finding anything like that for riding and am instead investigating some of the "armor" you can wear under normal jeans. I tried on some of the kevlar draggin jeans with pads in the knees and it just looks too wierd and doesn't feel right. If I was going to go with full protection I'd just get some actual leathers or textiles with the armor built in. chaps just don't look quite right on this bike, but maybe some textile chaps? Don't know. Still looking.
Are you considering the Bonn gear? They have a set of under-shorts with padding all around that looks like it would work under baggy jeans. I'd like to hear from someone who's tried them before spending the $.
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That's exactly what I'm considering trying out. I will let you know how it is. The Bohn-Armor-Pants web site looks pretty neat, the price seems comparible to other types of riding pants, but if they are really as "invisible" as they claim, and yet provide some hip, knee and other protection, then I think they might be perfect.
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I own a pair of cargo pants from Duluth with the 3% stretch material and really like them. Comfortable to ride in because they stretch when you sit down on the bike. Rode all over the Alps with them on a summer trip. Also bought their t-shirts which hold up well and have pockets. Had to return some shirts and a pair of pants because the fit was weird. Had to pay return postage.
I had my first motorcycle accident in 50 years riding last September (run off the road by a car) and had removed the armor from my jacket because it was uncomfortable. I paid the price with 6 broken ribs, a punctured lung and a big hematoma on my hip. I landed on my right shoulder and hip. I feel strongly that shoulder and back armor may have prevented some of the broken ribs and punctured lung. Three were broken in front and three in back! I am buying a new jacket (Klim Overland) with high quality, more flexible armor and may buy the matching pants. Yes, they are expensive but my helicopter trip to the hospital was $20,000 alone and my ribs and hip still hurt after 6 months. Just a word of advice to my fellow riders watch out for those cars and wear good protective equipment just in case.
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Ouch... One expensive ride in the helicopter. Glad your okay!
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(02-28-2014, 01:24 AM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: (02-27-2014, 07:07 AM)redbirds_imp Wrote: (02-27-2014, 04:36 AM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: Would you say these jeans are baggy?
My problem with most jeans is they feel tight getting on, and then riding the bike. I have some carpenter jeans that are super baggy; those are ok. I have two pairs of Icon riding cargo pants that have elastic panels in a couple places that help a lot.
I would call the fit "relaxed", they don't bind anywhere on me. Duluth refers to their jeans as "ballroom" because of the crotch panel that accommodates your "gentleman's area".
If they have a "Stadium" version, I'm all set!
If they have a "Stadium" version, I'm all set!
lol. Love your comments Spaceman!
