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Post by scootdudeman on Jun 24, 2011 16:16:30 GMT -5
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Post by sparkn on Jun 30, 2011 8:31:18 GMT -5
IDK, I think you can get to the point that wearing too much protection is like not minding if the TSA fondles you because they're "protecting" our airways. I don't know about that rain gear. It doesn't look at all designed for motorcycles. Have you tried Jafrum? They sell from the low end to the top end and cater to just about everyone. |
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Post by ♣Luke♣ on Jun 30, 2011 12:12:43 GMT -5
gosh,if i wear that hillbilly pads shorts here in arizona, i'm gonna be the talk of the town.
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Post by bullet on Jun 30, 2011 12:54:10 GMT -5
Sorry about your spill but am glad you will be ok. A scooter can be replaced but you can't. I am also happy to see by your avatar that you wear good equiptment.
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Post by stock on Jun 30, 2011 13:12:49 GMT -5
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Post by scootdudeman on Jun 30, 2011 13:52:08 GMT -5
If you ever fall from your scoot on your hip you will be thinking about hillbilly pads too. I have a huge painful blood red bruise (hemotoma) on my left hip. Thankfully nothing was broke. The hillbilly pads go underneath your pants. You can't see them, especially if you wear baggy jeans. They fit just like biker shorts , pretty comfortable. It's a cheaper option than buying motorcycle pants that offer less padding than Hillbilly pads.
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Post by stock on Jun 30, 2011 14:25:06 GMT -5
To each their own. I thought you asked what other people used?
I am not seeing how those are going to hold up in a slide (jeans only last a second) and I would expect foam is going to tear also? Textile riding pants, however provide both slide and impact protection. One of the pairs I linked cost $44.95 while yours cost $43.50-$59.99 plus you are talking still needing knee pads.
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Post by scootdudeman on Jun 30, 2011 18:40:38 GMT -5
To each their own. I thought you asked what other people used? I am not seeing how those are going to hold up in a slide (jeans only last a second) and I would expect foam is going to tear also? Textile riding pants, however provide both slide and impact protection. One of the pairs I linked cost $44.95 while yours cost $43.50-$59.99 plus you are talking still needing knee pads. Yeah that's cool Stock. I didn't say everybody should only get hillbilly pads, I was referring to people that don't wear anything. Those motorcycle pants look great, however, it's only 1 pair. I can wear these hillbilly pads under any pants. The hillbilly pads are made of a polymer reinforced foam. When I slid and fell down I had soaking wet jeans on and they don't even have a mark on them and I slid a good 10 or more feet. I didn't even get a road rash on my hip, just a huge bruise from the impact. The con about motorcycle pants is they are super hot to wear in the summer. Btw, the padding on those motorcycle pants are not as thick as the Hillbilly pads, that's another reason why I didn't get motorcycle pants. I'm more concerned with the impact. You would probably have to drop doing a 100mph in order for the padding to disintegrate. It's not cheap run of the mill foam padding. I ride a scooter not a sport bike and I don't ride anymore than 60 mph tops. You pay for what you get, in order to get top protection in motorcycle pants you have to pay top money. Those cheap motorcycle pants you posted are not going to cut it. I've done extensive research on padding and I believe I made the best decision with the bugdet I had to work with. |
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Post by stock on Jun 30, 2011 23:26:44 GMT -5
The con about motorcycle pants is they are super hot to wear in the summer. Not true of mesh pants. I have worn mine with shorts underneath in over 100 degree temps, they are much cooler than jeans, better air flow. I've also worn them with wind pants underneath in 40 degree temps for long freeway rides and been fine. I know a guy that crashed in the Jafrum pants at 35-40MPH and walked away just fine. Of course every accident is different but they held up better than anyone thought for "cheap" pants. To be honest I can't wear them simply cause they aren't height adjustable. I sport Olympias because they design their gear with armor adjustments to accommodate height variations. |
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Post by scootdudeman on Jul 1, 2011 4:21:39 GMT -5
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Post by wooddogg on Sept 25, 2011 15:44:18 GMT -5
I live in Hillbillyville, the Ozarks.
Many ride their scoots wearing shorts, flip-flops, and baseball caps on backwards.
Now that's how hillwilliams roll here, lol.
wooddogg.
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Post by inuyasha on Sept 25, 2011 15:48:33 GMT -5
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Post by scootnwinn on Sept 26, 2011 0:29:54 GMT -5
I think HillBilly pads were meant for comfort not protection. You made the right choice. I only have one pair riding pants and have had them for 10 years or more now and never felt like I needed an extra pair. TourMaster is a great brand it just lasts and lasts. It works too makes crashing almost fun, almost.
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