Draggin Jeans - Any good?

easyrider · 9 Jun 2011 at 10:23

BennyC said:
Aye, what I meant was that I won't be thundering down the outside lane of the motorway north of 70mph.

I ordered some last night so will post up thoughts & impressions when they arrive.

The most difficult thing I found is finding a pair that don't look horribly dated! The Hornee claim to be almost 300% stronger than other kevlar jeans on the market and from the images on their site don't give the impression the fashion police will be on my tail.

Interesting to see what you make of them..I'm after a pair

Knubje · 9 Jun 2011 at 15:04

I bought a pair from here recently off the back of a thread similar to this about gear:

http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/

My old ones got too old/small. So far this pair is really excellent, quality madeand comfortable. I'd recommend them!

BennyC · 9 Jun 2011 at 17:15

I've a feeling that I may need the next size up due to the size of my legs, as I do a lot of squatting and have trouble with regular trousers as it is. I need double pleats on the front of my work trousers!

My mums a seamstress so could take the waist in providing her needles can punch through kevlar :eek:

Edit: They'll be here tomorrow

FunkyCowie · 9 Jun 2011 at 23:54

Kevlar found in motorcycle gear is a loose weave type that stops abrasion not puncture so your mam's needles will be alright.

BennyC · 10 Jun 2011 at 07:36

FunkyCowie said:
Kevlar found in motorcycle gear is a loose weave type that stops abrasion not puncture so your mam's needles will be alright.

Awesome stuff.

How come the a previous poster mentioned that ambulance crews don't carry shears. I guess cutting in a scissor like manner, is similar to abrasion?

eidolon · 10 Jun 2011 at 08:51

I got the Aussie Biker ones in the end myself. Fortunately I haven't tried them out properly (ie by sliding down the road) but they're nice and comfortable and look pretty much like regular jeans.

Luke · 10 Jun 2011 at 09:58

Did you end up getting them on eBay? I've got a couple of pairs now and really like them. They seem to have larger areas of kevlar/aramid than my last Hood jeans did.

easyrider · 10 Jun 2011 at 10:14

Luke said:
Did you end up getting them on eBay? I've got a couple of pairs now and really like them. They seem to have larger areas of kevlar/aramid than my last Hood jeans did.

They seem cheap over the competitors...They don't look as good as the Hornee imo.

I like the dark blue Hood's they look modern and not like "Dad" jeans

eidolon · 10 Jun 2011 at 12:41

Luke said:
Did you end up getting them on eBay? I've got a couple of pairs now and really like them. They seem to have larger areas of kevlar/aramid than my last Hood jeans did.

I think that was the only place I found them.

I went for Black and so far I've got no complaints really.

FunkyCowie · 10 Jun 2011 at 23:19

BennyC said:
Awesome stuff.

How come the a previous poster mentioned that ambulance crews don't carry shears. I guess cutting in a scissor like manner, is similar to abrasion?

The shears/scissors are special... just ultra sharp and actually don't cost much, still they are not standard kit for ambulance crews.