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18 Oct 2008
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I tried to order from Giali. A fellow named Jock Jamieson answered my question re shipping to Germany. But after I placed the actual order, I never heard from them again, even after emailing them three more times. Sad.
So I ordered a pair of Draggin Cargos. Received them this morning. They fit well and feel really comfy. Will see how they are on the bike.
(Although I would have liked the Giali Pants better because of the armour. The Draggin Pants have no pockets for protectors. Maybe with a bit of sewing you could fit some between the fabric and the kevlar, but I know I'll never get around to that.)
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18 Oct 2008
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Herts, UK
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Forcefield Armour
Hi Daniel,
I use Forcefield "Limb Tubes". The armour is fitted into a sort of lycra tube you pull on over your leg before you put your jeans on.
Excellent quality, they stay in position and are so comfortable you forget you're wearing them, even walking around.
Available in Germany here: Forcefield Schutzkleidung für Motorrad, Motorradfahrer, Biker, Skater, Snowboarder, Skifahrer, Reiter
Cheers.
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21 Oct 2008
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Have neither Hood nor Draggin. Nor Giali. But have some zip-off Axo MX jeans and some zip-off cotton-poly walking trousers(!) And I'm completely sold on the zip-off at the knee thing. It would be even better if manufacturers put a side-zip that finished where the knee-zip finishes. This would make it extremely easy to get trousers on over boots. Without the trousers having to be so baggy as to risk twisting in an accident. Baggy twisting trousers mean armour in the wrong place. BTW, the knee zip should be above the knee not below. Otherwise you're still lugging your knee armour around when you're walking round Istanbul or wherever.
Hood, if you're listening, make some zip-offs!
And don't be too worried about horizontal seams across the leg of the jean. I for one am not desperate to look as if I am wearing fashion jeans.
Edit: Just noticed this on the Draggin website
Coin pocket is cut larger so gloved hands can get coins and it is on the left hand side so you can keep the throttle open.
I like that. Someone is thinking about what motorcyclists need. Then again, when would I ever need to access the coin pocket with the throttle open?
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