Denim vs. Asphalt
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RE: Denim vs. Asphalt - 3/16/2007 1:01:05 AM
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13brsxsrr
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I low sided across two lanes of hywy at about 65 and I had a hole on my knee cap when it was all said and done. Don't get me wrong I ride in jeans and not my two piece some times. The jeans held up descent but I'd rather fall in leathers.
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RE: Denim vs. Asphalt - 3/16/2007 4:10:09 AM
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rippn
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They say... heavy levi's, are generaly worth about 3 ft... balistic 20ft, give or take... leather, med duty...'bout 40ft... good leather suit, 85 ft
So many ,variables in a crash... I want to have the BEST chance of survive'n one... and the healing process. Screw anyone that ever tells you..." your over geared". Invest in your future, your worth it !
Free and clean, Ripp'n
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RE: Denim vs. Asphalt - 3/16/2007 7:25:42 AM
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Illushun
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quote:
ORIGINAL: rippn
They say... heavy levi's, are generaly worth about 3 ft... balistic 20ft, give or take... leather, med duty...'bout 40ft... good leather suit, 85 ft
So many ,variables in a crash... I want to have the BEST chance of survive'n one... and the healing process. Screw anyone that ever tells you..." your over geared". Invest in your future, your worth it !
Free and clean, Ripp'n
My friend said to me "Dress for the crash, not the ride." It completely makes sense. While we want to ride to enjoy, the majority of time, we all ride defensively. I spent ALOT of money on gear because of those reasons. Smart moves Ripp'n!
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RE: Denim vs. Asphalt - 3/16/2007 8:47:29 AM
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mannyrios
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You guys are all 100% correct. I do wear leathers, however I'll admit to taking off with my Jeans on. With that said, I was just entertain and curious to know opinions on the jeans I listed. If I'm taking off with Jeans, I rather have better protection that my Gap Jeans. I'm thinking the Draggin Jeans would be the smart purchase.
That's folks!
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RE: Denim vs. Asphalt - 3/16/2007 1:35:42 PM
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Tahoe SC
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that test is flawed.
with sand, the weight is equally distributed across the surface area of the jean contacting the asphalt for an almost even wear patch...
if you were wearing it, your weight would be heavily concentrated in one area or a few smaller areas, but not ever the entire surface area of the jeans...so as 13brs tested and proved...you won't get very far.
i can't believe they did not account for this in the testing...then again...they aren't researchers either.
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RE: Denim vs. Asphalt - 3/16/2007 1:58:52 PM
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mannyrios
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Awesome analyst. I didn't see that but you have a valid point. In their defense, they're amateurs. It was a good attempt at the very least.
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RE: Denim vs. Asphalt - 3/16/2007 7:29:21 PM
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FFCBRf4i
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Tahoe SC
that test is flawed.
with sand, the weight is equally distributed across the surface area of the jean contacting the asphalt for an almost even wear patch...
if you were wearing it, your weight would be heavily concentrated in one area or a few smaller areas, but not ever the entire surface area of the jeans...so as 13brs tested and proved...you won't get very far.
i can't believe they did not account for this in the testing...then again...they aren't researchers either.
good point and I agree.
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