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Old 18 Jul 2010
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Pants

So...

... what pants are you wearing?

It seams the market is populated with countless well ventilated jackets but, as far as i can see, there are limited options regarding pants.

Any info, suggestions regarding pants? I believe some mesh pants with some liners would fit the bill?
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Klim Dakar. Couldn't ask for much more in the way of vents!
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I know about Klim pants but, AFAIK, they do not provide any impact protecion.

Yes, i know, the best would be to wear Enduro boots and protectors under the pants but eventually, sometimes i just want to ditch my Enduro boots and ride with 'regular' equipment.

To be honest, I've tried a zip off model from Held. Never understood why they make a zip-off model (legs can be zipped of) but hence, the pants had nice vents. Unfortunately, they fell apart after two weeks of regular touring. :-/
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I've got 2 pairs, one for cold riding with a zip-off small liner from Scorpion can't remember the model (it goes with the commander jacket) good protection and vents. Too warm form summer though.

For warm weather I've got a pair of BMW summer pants 2 in tan color (with zip-off lower leg), they make nice short for the restaurant/terrasse, they offer good protection as well.

Personally I'm not to keen on mesh equipment, I've seen what they offer for protection/abrasion on real crashed patient (I'm a paramedic) .... and well....I'll pass.... ATGATT
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For warm weather I've got a pair of BMW summer pants 2 in tan color (with zip-off lower leg), they make nice short for the restaurant/terrasse, they offer good protection as well.
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Darien top and bottom. Yes it's a little hot above 90, but fine as long as you're moving. Superb protection.
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