Even leather will not be 100% but it is the best protection. I crashed on the old Aspen Colo track and went through two layer of leather on my right elbow. No armor back then. It hurt so damn bad I though I had broken my elbow.
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Can anyone provide some links to examples of some good pants and jackets?
Even leather will not be 100% but it is the best protection. I crashed on the old Aspen Colo track and went through two layer of leather on my right elbow. No armor back then. It hurt so damn bad I though I had broken my elbow.
I tumbled for 20 feet and slid for another 40 feet at around 40 miles per hour, see how well jeans protect you.
ATGATT because road rash hurts
I looked after a SQUID today. Jeans and t-shirt low speed fall 20 - 30 mph. Nice load of road rash up his back and calf. On Friday saw a CBR RR rider who was t-boned doing 40mph. She was fully geared and wearing armour. 1 X broken Clavicle, no road rash, lucky girl. The argument for not wearing gear is thinner than the Australian Ozone layer.I do. Yeah good comparison. Bullet proof jacket got like 36 thick industrial strenth kevlar / aramid layers and these jeans got like 1 and it is a crappy one too. Too thin. Knee sheen armor by bohn, icon etc and heavy duty leathers on top will do just fine.
The only thing I can say is, they are better than shorts.
I looked after a SQUID today. Jeans and t-shirt low speed fall 20 - 30 mph. Nice load of road rash up his back and calf. On Friday saw a CBR RR rider who was t-boned doing 40mph. She was fully geared and wearing armour. 1 X broken Clavicle, no road rash, lucky girl. The argument for not wearing gear is thinner than the Australian Ozone layer.
Gear up and be safe.
Nelly