Advice for kevlar pants

[bloodbikes]

I used to wear my favourite scott leather salopettes, but they wore away from years of use, so I swapped recently to a new set of leather pants but find them restrictive, I have been looking on the net for kevlar pants, (not jeans) cargo type pants but still not sure, has anyone got a pair and what are your views, positive and negative for them.  Are there different qualities of kevlar, I know you can get pants with optional CE armour too which I like.
The prices I have seen seem to differ quite a lot, what sort of price have you paid?

Any advice.

 

[Streak]

If you want quality, Ned's Motorcycle Wear are the go, best Kevlar pants I have ever owned, and I have owned draggin and hornee pants to name a couple of brands...

Best part is they give OzSTOC a 10% discount as well, here is a link to all their details, and how to order

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=1971.0

I bought the top of the range pants the IRONHORSE  and I did 5,000km in them, seams are barely noticeable and fit is excellent

[tj189]

+1 with Neds

[Shiney]

Just to throw in another option, I use the Hornee Cargo Jeans.

http://horneejeans.com/catalogue/male/jeans/black-cargo

http://www.motorcyclesuperstore.com.au/on-road-accessories/textile-apparel/hornee-jeans/3595-hornee-mens-black-cargo.html

I like the Hornee Jeans and find them to be a very good product


BUT I did hear from streak a couple of times on the trip to and from the rally, that the Ned's Motorcycle Jeans are very good
When I say he told me a couple of times, he told me a couple of times every day

[Marcus]

Just to throw in another option, I use the Hornee Cargo Jeans.

I also have Hornee cargos as well... great in the summer...

[StinkyPete]

I have had a couple of pairs of Draggins, but won't buy again after the company failed to reply to an email regarding a tear in a seam.   I now wear BikersGear Kevlar jeans, and have worn them for tens of thousands of kilometres in comfort.
I have not tested any Kevlar jeans on the tarmac.

[BigTed]

I have Neds Kelly Cargos: http://nedswear.com.au/product-info/mens-kelly-cotton-cargo/ - great, comfy, and good for all seasons.

Fantastic service from Neds too.
 

[hobs]

Have been wearing Draggin jeans for a while. Have two pair which I alternate as I ride every day. Have not had any issues with them. Did a 8M slide on the road with one pair on, no damage of any kind on the pants, serious brusing on the hip, but no rash. Taken note of the seam issue and will keep an eye out with my pants. Paid $200 each for them and all ok so far. Feel comfortable on just like normal jeans. Hang them out of the sun when drying as the ultra-violet light breaks down the kevlar lining. Appreciate the feedback from others as it gives options when the time comes to replace these pants.

[Sicman]

I have a set of Sartco Killers kevlar jeans which are good, but a bit on the heavy side and feel a bit stiffer as well. They do have pockets in the knees to fit knee pads which come with them.
I recently bought a set of Draggin kevlar jeans which fit better and feel lighter than the Sartco jeans. I paid $229 for them I would reccommend these.  This was before I knew OzSToc had Neds as a supplier.

Cheers