08-28-2016, 12:25 AM
I had a pair of Sliders and really tried to like them, but they felt overly warm even on cooler days, and the Kevlar was noticeably scratchy even through the liner material. All I could think about while riding was how nice it was going to be to take them off.
I've since converted over to good old Carhartt double-front logger pants. I tested them on a long hot day ride with a pair of Forcefield armored shorts as a base and the Carhartt knee pads in the knee pockets. Compared to the Sliders it was like having on a nice pair of flannel pajamas
. I'm fully aware that even the doubled-up layers of heavy fabric may not last as long as Kevlar in a slide, but it's a risk I'm willing to take. And of course, the Carhartt knee pads aren't CE rated crash protection, but maybe they're better than nothing.
I just took delivery of some Bohn armored pants as an alternative for under the Carhartts, but haven't test-ridden them yet. Hmmm...maybe I'll do that today and report back! Anyway, long story short...for me, the Kevlar was not pleasant. Hot, clammy, scratchy...everything I don't want when I'm riding.
I've since converted over to good old Carhartt double-front logger pants. I tested them on a long hot day ride with a pair of Forcefield armored shorts as a base and the Carhartt knee pads in the knee pockets. Compared to the Sliders it was like having on a nice pair of flannel pajamas
. I'm fully aware that even the doubled-up layers of heavy fabric may not last as long as Kevlar in a slide, but it's a risk I'm willing to take. And of course, the Carhartt knee pads aren't CE rated crash protection, but maybe they're better than nothing.I just took delivery of some Bohn armored pants as an alternative for under the Carhartts, but haven't test-ridden them yet. Hmmm...maybe I'll do that today and report back! Anyway, long story short...for me, the Kevlar was not pleasant. Hot, clammy, scratchy...everything I don't want when I'm riding.