Riding without leathers-bad idea

[Aladinsaneuk]

hmmmm

if kevlar was that good - then all the top racers would wear it - ESPECIALLY for wet conditions

I am also concerned about the fit of such things - we tend to have leathers that are tight fits - and not just because of our sylph like figures - but to ensure things stay in place and protect when needed

[Samray]

Pro's and con's granted, but you pays yer money and makes yer choice.

[Samray]

... and thinking about it, my views are probably influenced by having come off at about 130, and demolishing some road furniture, and the textile gear performed better than I had reason to expect. I'd forgotten that!

[Willopotomas]

You'll probably find that what they say is Kevlar is actually something called Dyneema. It's about the strongest fibre on the planet. We cut it with the waterjet as nothing else will touch it.

[MartDude]

Kevlar doesnt vary in quality or with age as leather does.

Age & condition of your gear is, IMHO, something to keep an eye on. I had a low-speed (30 - 35 mph) lowsider 4 years ago; the stitching around the knee armour in the 10 + year old Belstaff cordura trousers gave way, allowing the armour to move, so it didn't do it's job properly. No major damage, but the knee is still as flabby and saggy as a 90 year-old mother-of-nine's tit.

[Kwackerz]

hmmmm

if kevlar was that good - then all the top racers would wear it - ESPECIALLY for wet conditions

I am also concerned about the fit of such things - we tend to have leathers that are tight fits - and not just because of our sylph like figures - but to ensure things stay in place and protect when needed

Some do. Think it was the speedway and sidecars that pioneered the use of it.