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Just wanted to say a BIG thank you for sending me a replacement pair of cargos - they fit great and I can see that they will be better wearing than my previous pair.

I am very impressed that this even happened and i'm glad i contacted Draggin about my faulty cargos - i really wasn't happy with them and therefore the brand... which wasn't fair, as i guess i just had a bunk pair. I have restored faith in this product and I thank you for your time and effort!!

THANK YOU again!

After 5 years of use, and 70 thousand plus kays of riding , my poor old Draggins jeans where starting to show signs of wear and tear and fading. Cant really complain, i rode half way around Australia in them , took them to the States on a ride around Califoria, and lots of other Interstate trips , and general scratching around . I went to Draggins Jeans website, and wrote a comment about how my Draggin Jeans where still serving me well after 5 years riding . About 4 weeks ago i got a Phone call from Draggin Jeans, thanking me for the comments i made about there product . They offered to refurbish my Jeans, to re dye the fabric, which i accepted with joy. Got my Draggin jeans back in the post today, plus a bonus Tee Shirt , and the fabric looks like near new again! Thanks Draggin Jeans for going way beyond the call of duty.

Being 40 years old and new to road riding, I’ve re-entered the sport with a very safety-conscious attitude. First thing I did having bought the bike was buy all the gear, including a pair of black Draggin cargo pants…. thankfully! I had a spill within the first 3 rides – I was being doubled at the time but that didn’t lighten the fall. I landed on my knee and rolled a number of times. Without the protection afforded by the Draggin cargo pants, my injuries would have been much greater. Needless to say I’m happy with the cargos – they’re also very comfortable to ride in, look smart and have lots of handy pockets! Cheers, Carmel.

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

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.

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

To Draggin' Jeans

I purchased a pair of your cargo pants a couple of months back.
Like all safety gear, I was hoping that I would never need it.
Unfortunately, I did need them on Nov 17, at 1:41 in the afternoon.
Traffic is heavy here in the San Francisco Bay area, and the freeway had slowed down to around 25mph (40km).
I was in the slow lane, when a car next to me decided he wanted to exit the freeway, and didn't look for my motorcycle sitting in the lane between him and the exit.
He hit me hard and set me flying. I hopped up immediately, and the pants hadn't even torn! (In the following days I would find that my knees had bruised because there is no armor, but bruises are nothing compared to no skin! Also, besides bruising all over my body, I did not sustain any broken bones.) Thank you so much for developing such a superior product. My skin thanks you. =)

Zack Padilla

Hi Folks,

Firstly thanks for a great product, I have just come back from a 2000km trip across S/E SA and S/W Vic wearing Draggin Cargos with Knox pads.
Very comfortable and versatile, I could step off the bike and go into a pub (very necessary) without the need to change out of 'riding gear'.
My next planned purchases are to be a denim jacket and a K-shirt to allow me to go out completely safe but also 'dress code' appropriate.
With this in mind I often wear short shoes to go out rather than my motorcycle boots, but I am very aware of how exposed my ankles are.
Would it be possible to get socks made from kevlar? I would be very interested in purchasing such a product.
Thanks again for your products and your time.

Cheers,
Geoff Prince

Hi,

On January 7th 2008 - I was hit from behind, by an inattentive driver, as I was slowing down to enter a driveway.
I proceeded to do a very impressive impersonation of superman - without the cape. I flew 5.5 meters in front of my bike, watch from a bids eye view as my baby was being pushed along the ground, on her side by the offending car.
I landed knee/face first into the ground.
I had only a scratch on my helmet and not a mark on me - besides the bruise that would appear on my butt the next day from the car bonnet.
If it had not been for the added padding of the cargo pants on the knee and the kevlar - I would be a lot worse off than impact damage to my knee (no broken skin, just slammed the knee cap into the bones behind).
Over $4000 dollars damage to my 1995 XV750 Virago - but my jeans are fine. Never ride without them.

Regards
Anne-Marie Pijanka
Noarlunga, South Australia

Hi guys.

I just wanted to thank you for the great Profuct you make and the forethought you had in making them in the first place.
I run a computer support business. Due to the rising fuel costs and the fact that I wanted one, I brought a motorbike for my average work day. Draggin Jeans mean I can get off the bike and just walk into my customers premesis' without looking like the Terminator!. I own a set of cargos
5 Weeks ago (After only being on the bike 8 months) I was going between jobs when a stationwagon stopped at a GREEN light. In avoiding a collision I was thrown from the bike and slid along the gutter a little way.
Even while I was sliding I was confident I would be fine, I had seen the video on your website of someone (The owner?) being dragged behind a Dragster on ashphalt with only his Draggins as protection, I knew my skin would be safe.
After the accident I had Sprained my AC joint in my shoulder, a bit of carpet burn on my knees from the inside of the jeans, BUT NO ROAD BURN!! NO GRAVEL RASH!! NADA!! NUTHIN!! My Cargos took the damage, not me. My Jacket was wrecked and my jeans are scuffed but I live to tell the tale.
It has highlighted to me the importance of wearing the right gear! ALL THE TIME!! I know it was only a minor accident compared to other letters you have received, but you don't need to have a big accident to have Draggins prove themselves. Thanks again gang

Kev

Hello Ben:

The cargo pants arrived a week ago. I used them all weekend long on a 1500 mile trip to "The Tail of the Dragon, TN, USA"(I'm sure you might have heard of it, but if not, I suggest you check out the official website by the same name.
This place has the name of your product written all over it, and surely the need for them!) and I was very pleased with the comfort and style they provided, as well as the protection (even thou I didn't have to test them this time, thank God!), but it sure was reassuring to know that I was protected by your product.
The knee pads for some reason, just didn't seem to fit right at all, or to protect appropriately. I had to opt for not using them due to the fact that the pants lack the space for them, a proper way of holding them in place, or the wearing comfort and fit.
I was trying to ride with them on, when one of them just fell right off in the middle of the street, from inside my pants' legs, while riding! As a suggestion, your company should look into the construction of the "5.11 Tactical pants" for possible ideas and improvement options to your product.
They have an ample space for the legs, and have a hidden pocket in the knees, accessible from the inside of the pants, where you can insert kneepads at just the right spot/height. Something of this nature, would be a great improvement on your product.
I would sure like to buy some like that. I think that If I was ever to fall while wearing your product, I would most likely re-saw the kevlar material inside some 5.11 to be able to use that knee pad pocket feature.
Thanks for the ball cap and the T-shirt. I loved them both, but unfortunately had to give away the shirt because I am an XL and it was an M. Everybody in my trip had something to do or say about the pants.
Two of my friends even barrowed them for a while to try them out and to go riding with them. They were more than pleased and impressed, I almost had to fight them just to get my pants back! LOL! I told them about your website and where to find the product.
Well Ben, thanks again for all your great costumer service.

A Very Pleased Costumer

G'Day, I thought I should send you a note about my recent mishap.
Long story short, I highsided my bike at about 80ks which through me about 25foot into a drainage ditch flat on my arse, then the bike landed on top of me with the rear brake disc resting on the inside of my leg just above my knee pinning me down.
It was a minute or so before the rest of the pack got to me, then quite a few more moments before they got the bike off me cause they thought my leg was broken.
The end result was a very bent bike, some bruising to me from the landing and bike landing on me and a second degree burn on my leg, no abrasions whatsoever thanks to the Draggin cargos I was wearing and quite a small burn thanks to the Kevlar at the knees ( it was estimated that the brake disc was somewhere around the 500-600 degree mark when I crashed ) and would have burnt to the bone with out the Kevlar ( leather would have made the matter worse in the way it traps heat).
As it was I was up and walking as soon as the bike was off me, and able to ride the bike away.
Thank you for a wonderful product.

Cheers
Brian

I recently laid my Honda CBR600F4i down going about 40MPH around a turn.
Thankfully I was wearing your cargo pants and complimentary knee pads at the time. I landed directly on my knee and then slid for about 30ft. I was able to ride away with with only a 3in square of road rash on my calf.
The kevlar part of the pants worked flawlessly, but the bottom part of the pants ripped when I slid. May I suggest that it might be worth it to put kevlar all the way down the leg. Either way, the pants definitely saved me from injuries that could have been much worse.
Thanks.

Sincerely,
Jeff Scull
USA

Just thought I would drop you a quick note of thanks.
I've been using your cargo pants now for 1 year & was hoping I would never have to use them, last wed I went down after hitting a skunk on a ramp. Other than some burns on my knees from sliding i'm ok & the pants did extremely well. Other than some stitching from the outter pocket being torn out the pants they didn't even get a hole in them.
Thanks again for making a product that is safe & practical for everyday use.
Ps. I will be buying a pair of your jeans in the near future.

Thanks again
david

Grant,

Received my pants yesterday...
I am totally impressed by the quality, comfort & fit of these cargos.
I have already 'road tested' them (no, not in that way :-j ) and they are simply great to ride in.
thanks again, and I look forward to buying from you in the future

cheers,
Rohan

It was a typical Queensland summer day, about 35 deg. So as we were going in the state forest for our ride.
I thought that my draggin cargo's were the best bet. Riding along the dirt tracks the draggins were so nice a cool, letting just the right amount of ventilation through.
I was dropping back from my friend on his KTM 640, so I decided it was time to catch up.
Riding at a fair pace along this track, I came towards a fairly tight corner doing about 110km/h.
Realising that I was going a little too fast I tried to brake but the ruts were too big, so I decided to try and slide the bike around the corner.
The rear end stepped out very nicely, but the corner was still a little too tight. I slid the rear around further again, then trying to drive out of the corner thinking I have made it.
In a very graceful manouvere I started to low side. Thinking I could save it, continued on but to no success. I low sided at about 90 km/h. Sliding down the track thinking to myself I really hope that these draggins hold up.
I finally stopped picked my bike up dusted myself off, then looked down at my legs expecting the worst. I was so excited when there was no blood at all. Barely even a graze. The jeans had saved me from getting any injuries.
I have always recommended draggin jeans to everyone that I ride with. Now I have even more of a reason. So I continued on the rest of the day all be it a little more cautiously.
I am now a believer of the comfort and safety of the draggin clothing.
Hope to hear from you in the near future.

Regards
Chris Duryea
Qld

Hi Draggin,

I am just sending a quick email to let you know that I have conducted an unplanned field test of your dragging cargo jeans.
I came around a corner which had plenty of sand and gravel - wasn't there three hours before - and came off second best with the grip and gravity contention.
The result was $2,800 of damage to the bike, severe blow to the ego, ripped cotton knee of the jeans and unbroken kevlar panel - albeit blood soaked (a badge of courage or symbol or carelessness!!) due to the bash and friction issues.
I can only say thank you for a great product which definately saved my left knee and hip. The helmet, jacket, boots and gloves took some damage however the first thing to hit the road and take most of the impact was my left knee.
I live in Darwin and they are ideal for hot weather riding. I have the bull denim and cargo jeans and tell any and everyone who rides a bike about the jeans - not just because they are a great product but mainly to get them out of riding in shorts and T Shirts etc.
Quite often when I am wearing the jeans and tell people I have to unbutton them to show the kevlar panels because they don't believe that a comfortable and normal looking pair of jeans can have so much capability.
All the best for a safe and profitable 2001.

Michael Schlatter