SOCIALDRAGGINS - 2009

I bought my first pair of Draggin Jeans from Grant when he started his factory. They have been on trips around Australia and I'm still wearing them. This year I was clipped by a 4WD at an intersection in Geelong. The jeans saved my leg with only a large bruise, and the bike suffered $4000 damage. Thanks, Draggin Jeans.

Hi Jen! I just received the Draggin Jeans today and guess what? I am wearing them right now and I don't even noticed! I mean, you can wear those without even knowing that you actually wear protective gear. The fit is excellent, I can't wait until spring (today was the first snowstorm of the season here in Québec...) to test them on my bikes!

I'll keep you in touch... By the way, if you want me to place a new product in our "Du nouveau" section of our next issue, feel free to tell me which one..

Thanks again,

Marc

Dear Draggin,

In regards to an email I sent to you a few weeks ago,Thank you!

Kristy Guy is my name,I informed you of a concern I had with my black cargos.Someone contacted me and asked if I could send them in.I did that and today I just received a brand new pair in the mail,along with a FREE t shirt.

I really want to thank you guys! THANX so much I really appreciate what you did for me,and I love my t shirt too!!!


Thank you so much

Much Appreciated,

Kristy Guy

Been wearing my draggin jeans for a while now and I'd never go out on my bike without them. Got knocked off about 18 months ago by a idiot car driver which couldn't see a red light at a roundabout. Went from bike to bonnet and then several rolls along the tarmac. Sustained a broken arm but the jeans stood up really well, just a couple of tears in the denim. Best money I've ever spent!

i had an minor disagreement with a signpost in which my bike lost, was due to a car cutting into my lane and having to swerve wide. I am convinced that the draggins prevented my bar end from stabbing my leg in the upper thigh as i was thrown from the bike. many thanks to my draggins, best jeans i've ever owned, comfortable and practicle.
keep up the awesome work guys.

Just a quick note of thanks to Draggin Jeans. Lost my Blackbird on Kariong Hill coming out of Gosford on the way to work last Tuesday. The Bike is a write off. I broke a bone in my hand and dislocated a finger. I did not have any other injuries. I slid over 15 meters along the road, The Draggin jeans are holed through the denim on the knees. The motor cycle jacket I was wearing is shredded from the right elbow down. I am thankful for the quality of your jeans. My only decisions now are what model of Draggins to replace the my "used ones" and when I get my next "Bird".
Many Thanks
Grant
Green Point, NSW

I am the proud owner of a pair of your jeans. My story may be different than most that you get, in that I have not had the opportunity to 'test' your product other than wearing them. All I really want to say is that these jeans are by far the most comfortable pair of jeans that I own, they look fantastic and I wear them in preference to my Gap jeans or Levi's, even when not riding my much beloved VStrom. I love the solid feel and they are by far the most comfortable pair of pants that I own. Well done! I have every intention of having a small collection of Draggin in my cupboard to use as everyday wear.

I'd like to thank you for making such a "less pain" saving product. I had to bail yesterday at 90kph from a collision to the back of a vehicle on the motorway. My knee and hip took a lot of the impact on the bitumen, after sliding 25 metres. I got up and looked at my legs, wow, the jeans were cut through but the Kevlar, barely damaged. My jacket and gloves were a total mess but my jeans...well I could stick a patch on and use them again. (Joke) I recommend with my life a pair of your jeans. Thanks so much for helping to save my limbs.

I own a pair of Cargo Draggins. A little over 3 months ago i came off at about 60kmh onto bitumen whilst wearing my Draggins (totally my fault).

I fractured my shoulder blade and suffered some slight road rash just above the belt line of my cargo's, but the cargos themselves held up just fine. The only noticeable damage is to the right lower leg (where i assume the pants slid between my boot and the road), and even this is only minimal. "Grazing" to the material rather than worn through.

The side of my upper leg and hip where i must have hit the ground look completely undamged, and i still wear the same pants to this day.

Just wanted to say how impressed i was with the Draggins, and that i will certainly continue to buy them.

Just a quick note to all at Draggin Jeans. Unfortunately, I recently had the miss-fortune of 'road testing' a pair of Draggin Jeans. I went down the road on a right hand bend at approximately 80 KPH, and after sliding along the road for about 10-15 meters, was pleasantly surprised to find the only damage to myself was a slight friction burn to my right hip (and a broken thumb!) and a light scuffing to my Draggin Jeans where I had received the friction burn. To say that I was impressed is an understatement.

Thanks Draggin Jeans, you quite literally 'saved my arse'!

Hi Don.

Thanks for answering all my questions in prior email.
Just a quick note--had a great ride and really enjoyed wearing the Minx!
Superb product and as I suspected, a total comfort to wear.
Been out of country in meantime--life is a whirlwind as I presume at your side--Dyneema wow!

Teaching on track this week but hope to get Minx up on site as soon as there's a chance.

I had a nasty accident on Sunday 26th July while on a ride with my club (twobaysbranch Ulysses). I was wearing my protective clothing which includes a pair of Cargo style Draggin Jeans. My bike unfortunately was written off, and so were my draggins. The outer material was ripped away but the Kevlar was intact and literally saved my arse. I have attached 2 photos of the damage. I would like to applaud you for having such a great product, although I am still a bit sore I cant wait to get back on a new bike, and I will of course have the confidence of your product protecting me.

Once again a very big thank you to Draggins.

Respectfully yours,
Mark Bedford

I was wearing a £900 Rukka jacket and a pair of Draggin jeans when I took a slide down the tarmac. The jacket was worn right down to the armour, my jeans just had one small hole, abrasions and scuffs, the Kevlar was not worn through anywhere. One of the best riding products I have ever bought in 30 years of riding, saved my skin, thanks!

Just thought I would let you know that I crashed my motorbike yesterday. Fortunately I haven't got any serious injuries. I think the bike is a right off. But I was wearing my Draggin Camo Jeans and whilst the top layer wore off in the slide the kevlar saved me from any grazing.

Thanks Draggin Jeans!

Last month coming around a corner I hit a patch of dirt and washed out the front.
Lowsided, slid across my lane and into the next.
Cordura jacket got some good rips in it, bike was a write-off.
The denim on the draggins tore, but the kevlar worked exactly as designed and saved my left knee from what would have been very serious abrasion.

I recently bought new replacement gear, and didn't hesitate to include another pair of draggins.

They've saved me once and I hope I don't need them again.

I have to say - guys thanks for a really smart, well-executed invention.
Without Draggins, the impracticality of changing in and out of protective legwear would mean many of us simply wouldn't be bothered. I love how with Draggins I can ride in to work, wear them around all day, then come end of the day grab my stuff, jump on the bike and ride home. They really are a great invention.

I just want to thank you for an excellent product. I was wearing a pair old Draggin chinos when I was knocked off my bike by a crazy car driver. I slid 50 meters with the bike on my left leg and my leg on the tarmac. The cotton part of the chinos was marked but did not wear through and the Kevlar held fast and saved my skin, literally. The armour inserts took the initial impact and performed well. I ended up with a dislocated ankle and ruptured tendons but no broken bones and just one insignificant road burn.

Unfortunately, the chinos did not survive the paramedics scissors :)

Hi,
What a great product. I had a kangaroo jump into my m109 Suzuki at 115km p/h and take my leg out and break it in three places and I was able to ride the bike another 15km to hospital where the doctors couldn't believe I rode on.
Well what was I to do, no leg so couldn't get the stand down on the bike and was not about to drop the thing.
The doctors said that the draggin jeans with out a doubt saved my leg from being totally shattered. So guys keep up the good work.
The doctors have no respect for gear they cut my jeans off and they broke there cutters but didn't give me my jeans back in very good shape at all just thought you may want to no thanks and will be buying another pair when I get back on my leg and my bike thanks.

Alan Bilsborough

I recently came off my bike whilst riding to work when a taxi swiped me from behind.
I was wearing a pair of Draggin Kevlar Legs under my work pants (an old pair of king gee tradies) and whilst my work gear was stuffed my K-legs held up great!! Not a scratch on me!!
The best part of the whole experience, aside from your great product, was the look on the driver's face when I jumped straight up and proceeded to "politely" inform him of the inconvenience he had caused me!!
Thanks again for a great product. I have seberal pairs of jeans and camos but the K-legs really came into their own.

Thanks again,
Kate Lidgard
Sydney Australia

I was involved in an accident that could easily have been much worse.
I was saved from serious injury by the safety gear I was wearing.
My bike was completely written off and the insurance assessor was surprised to hear I walked away from the accident.
I was able to do so in part because my Draggin's prevented serious abrasions to my lower body (except for my knee which was the primary point of contact after impact!).
I've come to the conclusion the only thing better than owning a pair of Draggin Jeans, is having two pairs so you can always wear one while riding!

regards,
Jason
QLD, Australia

Hi,
I wrote my bike off and slid down a dual carriageway here in the UK 2 weeks ago wearing a pair of urban camo draggin jeans with Knox knee armour in them.
This was a massive crash, with a high speed slide, and I'm pleased to say that although my knee took a bit of a bash on the impact, the jeans held up fantastically well - in fact they just looked a little bit dusty when I came to a halt! Awesome, thanks very much.

Simon
UK

Hello Draggin Jeans

I have received my jeans and they fit perfect. They also look fantastic and I'm very impressed with the quality.
Just wanted to say thank you, and comment you guys on an excellent customer service and a prompt delivery.
My husband is in a process of ordering a pair of NextGen's as we speak.
We will certainly be returning for more as needed.
I will also mention you guys on our motorcycle club online forum.

best wishes
Milda B, US

As a member of a motorcycle club, I some time ago arranged a local motorbike shop to give our members a deal on Draggin Jeans after a member came off and injured himself.
So far the club has purchased numerous pairs, myself included. After being taken out in a collision today and taking the skin off the left knee, I was surprised to see that the jeans did the job and though minor bleeding, the jeans were unmarked, but my injury minor compared to what could have been.
Personal experience with your product now I can only congratulate you making a comfortable and safe piece of riding gear.
Great work guys, every bike rider should have a pair.

D. Fellson, Australia

Last weekend I collided head on with a very large kangaroo.
I was probably travelling at about 110 kph. I skidded, tumbled and somersaulted about 30 meters along the tar and had a helicopter flight to hospital.
The end result was a broken arm which was pinned and plated.
The draggin jeans I was wearing saved my legs and the jeans were virtually unharmed, however I will be buying a new pair and would never ride a bike without wearing them. I could not commend Draggin Jeans highly enough.

D. Melmeth
Wards River, NSW, Australia

G'day.
Just a note to say how much I like your Kevlar Legs. I was given a pair in June last year, and in winter I would keep the things on after I got to work they were so warm and comfortable, and in summer I wear them every weekend for long rides.
Any riding gear is hot once you get off the bike, but I reckon these are no worse than many other forms of leg protection, and on the bike they are fine and feel very natural.
I'm so impressed I intend to get the Sweatshirt and gloves soon. I fortunately haven't had to test them (or any other gear, in a decade of daily riding) yet in a mis-hap, but their total coverage gives me a lot of confidence.
As testament to how comfortable they are, I got up for work one morning, as usual put my Kevlar Legs on first then my other clothes, including army boots, had my breakfast, walked outside and got on the bike and started it up.
I looked down to see I was not wearing any pants!

Regards,
Matt Bishop

Hi DJ

On December 21, rode from the coast near Coffs Harbour to Cameron Corner and into South Australia before sundown. 1450km, About 70 per cent off-road.
Up and sunrise the next morning and rode back again.
Wore the Draggin Jeans both days. Very comfortable, thanks. Ideal for the job.
Here's a pic on a dune about 50km into South Australia.
Read Full story at TBAM Issue #26

Tom Foster
Also see the Draggin Jeans Yellow Stinger Camos in this preview video of the ride:
http://www.tbam.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=343&Itemid=1

Injured pride more than anything. Crash knobs saved all the important bits on the bike but the exhaust and the fairing don't look too flash. I figure I was somewhere between 40 and 50kph when I lost the front.
A combination of new tyres, smooth road and an off camber roundabout did the damage. I was out scrubbing in the new tyres so I knew to be careful but must have pushed it a bit too far. How embarrassing.
The jeans did their job to perfection! The Kevlar was in just the right spot and the only damage to me was a nice little bruise. The logo on my jacket sleeve is warn down, the logo on the jacket shoulder is a bit melted but there is hardly even any wear on the denim.
Needless to say I'm very impressed and very happy I was wearing my Draggin Jeans! Thanks for saving my skin.

Simon,
Greenvale, Australia