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
Riding without leathers-bad idea
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Samray wrote: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.
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Aladinsaneuk wrote: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.
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