https://gusset.com/collections/defenderI'm currently searching for abrasion resistant Jeans that may have some padding for longer rides. I
It can get hot and humid here too. That’s why I bought the mesh jacket. It’s ballistic nylon plus armoured.It gets effin hot here. Sometimes I may just go in a tee shirt, usually with long sleeves. Always boots, gloves & helmet.
Not sure how you come to that conclusion?I watched and the study he cites has a bit of a flaw? The criterion is that a fracture HAS occurred. Which pretty much eliminates any incidences where the armor WAS effective. LOL
It can get hot and humid here too. That’s why I bought the mesh jacket. It’s ballistic nylon plus armoured.
What Jacket did you get?
I have a couple of these (red and the light brown). I know it has some abrasion resistance but will need to research just how good that is.
I am on in a really hot climate but riding at 30mph+ in 95F weather, I've never gotten uncomfortable.
https://www.skullriderz.com/products/road-armor-protective-biker-shirt
Jetmechmarty, thx for the link I'll check those out too.
Tight leathers are to keep the bones from popping out ala complex fracture.For years I rode in jeans and a light shower proof coat. I invested in boots because an A&E nurse told me that foot/ankle injuries where very common. I wore leather gloves because that just seemed sensible. Now I wear bike gear with shoulder, elbow, hip and knee pads because these pointy parts of the body can suffer from gravel rash. My jacket has a back pad and when seated it touches the seat, due to its stiffness it fully supports the jacket and raises it slightly off my shoulders/neck. This is great for me because the slightest pressure on my neck region gives me terrible headaches.
I only ever expected those pads to save me from gravel rash and never saw them as bone break prevention...